Ngā Whetu (2-5 yrs)

Come and See Us!

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

Te Whāriki

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

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.

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.

Twenty Places

Ngā Whetu; Stars shine and so do our young children.
Ngā Whetu in its whole sense nurtures, supports and celebrates the holistic way children learn and grow, healthy in mind body and spirit.

Each point of the star represents each strand of Te Whāriki, - the Early Childhood Curriculum which underpins our teaching practice.

Well-being =	The health and well-being of the child is promoted.
Belonging =	Children and their families feel a sense of belonging.
Contribution =	Opportunities for learning are equitable and each child’s contribution is valued.
Communication =	The language and symbols of their own and other cultures are promoted and protected.
Exploration =	Children learn through active exploration of their environment.

We aim to provide a rich variety of experiences for our Ngā Whetu which reflects these strands so that our young children grow up as competent and confident learners, secure in their sense of belonging and in the knowledge that they make a valued contribution to society.

We provide a stimulating and enjoyable environment with plenty of opportunities for your child to learn through play, while interacting with others and building friendships along the way. Their work choices of art, craft, sand, water, play dough, music and outdoor activities ensures your child will experience an enjoyable fun filled learning environment