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

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40 Ballance Street
Kawerau 3127
Monday to Friday
8.15am - 3.15pm
Term breaks: OPEN
Phone: 07 323 9324
Mobile: 022 129 7617
Email: ngaririki@centralkids.org.nz
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10 Marshall Street
Kawerau 3127
Monday to Friday
8am - 3.30pm
Term breaks: OPEN
Phone: 07 323 6015
Mobile: 022 517 3308
Email: putauaki@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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