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Find a kindergarten

With 50 kindergartens in 27 towns across the central North Island, finding a kindergarten that suits your whānau is easy.

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33 Hinerangi Street
Turangi 3353
Monday to Friday
8am - 3.30pm
Term breaks: OPEN
Phone: 07 386 8748
Mobile: 020 4078 8085
Email: turangi@centralkids.org.nz
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21 Frederick Street, Two Mile Bay
Taupō 3330
Monday to Friday
8am - 3.30pm
Term breaks: OPEN
Phone: 07 378 7993
Mobile: 022 026 4849
Email: waipahihi@centralkids.org.nz
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News and knowledge

Read news and knowledge articles to understand our kindergarten kaupapa and learn about strategies that support tamariki to grow at their own pace.

About kindergartens

Did you ever wonder what the difference is between a kindergarten and an early learning centre?

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Tamariki with additional needs

Central Kids supports tamariki with additional learning support needs.

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Being together - social and emotional learning

Practical and effective ways to foster social and emotional learning for tamariki.

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Talking together - learning in the home

Talking to young tamariki strengthens their speech and language development.

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