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Find a kindergarten

With 48 kindergartens in 27 towns across the central North Island, finding a kindergarten that suits your whānau is easy.

Select a region to find a Central Kids kindergarten near you

27 River Road
Ngātea 3503
Monday to Friday
8am - 3pm
Term breaks: OPEN
Phone: 07 867 7706
Mobile: 027 813 4783
Email: ngatea@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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