Country Kids

Come and See Us!

Celebrating over 20 years as a community supported, licensed pre-school in the heart of the Moutere district. Google Map.

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Te Whāriki

We follow the early childhood curriculum - Te Whāriki of the Ministry of Education. Learn more about our curriculum planning...

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Community Owned and Managed

Country Kids is an Incorporated Society being non profit making means that all income is used for the benefit of the children and the centre.

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A Great Team

We are proud of our team of teachers and support staff, and we would love to meet you and show you around. Get in touch to arrange a time.

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  1. Serious drainage works required
    Date: May 28, 2010 | Category: Just 4 Kids

    With the recent wet weather at Country Kids some serious drainage work was required. “Look at how much fun we can have after the rain– and it’s real work. We have to get rid of the puddles. They’re SO messy!” River Maintenance 26.5.10

  2. Lee Corlett of Sports Initiative
    Date: May 24, 2010 | Category: Combined activities

    Lee Corlett comes every Friday to Country Kids to lead an Early Childhood physical activity programme. These are fun filled activity sessions delivered region wide by Lee and his team which help develop sensory motor skills in our children. Activities range from developing the skills of rhythm bouncing,throwing,catching etc. to fine motor. eg dexterity/hand eye [...]

  3. Baking
    Date: May 20, 2010 | Category: Ngā Whetu

    We have been doing lots of baking lately. Today we are making Banana cake. Click on the image to enlarge.

  4. Tree walkers come to visit
    Date: May 20, 2010 | Category: Combined activities

    Today the Peace Tree walkers came to visit us. They aim to promote an awareness about the importance of trees to the environment. This is the fourth year they have done the walk but the first time through our area and to Country Kids. They left the Mountain Valley Centre last weekend and will walk and camp, [...]

  5. Group activities in Pikopiko
    Date: May 9, 2010 | Category: Pikopiko

    We are having a busy and fun time in our under two’s, (Pikopiko) this week. Painting is always fun as we explore colours and different ways to paint. Click to enlarge the image

  6. Caitlin’s Pony comes to Country Kids
    Date: May 9, 2010 | Category: Ngā Whetu

    This week in Ngā Whetu we have been learning all about Horses. We went to see the horses in the paddock and then we came back and made our own horse. Aimee and Loraine helped. Loraine brought a saddle and bridle which we put over a drum then we made its head. We went to [...]

  7. Fire Station visit
    Date: May 5, 2010 | Category: Just 4 Kids

    Today, Wednesday 5th our class went to visit our local fire station. Susan and Warren talked to us about basic safety around the home, what we should do if there is a fire  and that every home should have an escape plan. Country Kids would like to thank the Upper Moutere Volunteer fire brigade and [...]