Our Board

Country Kids is a Community owned Centre operating as an Incorporated Society. Families (attending), or member of the community who wish to become a member, have the chance to vote and have their say about leadership and the direction of the society. The Board comprising elected members of the Society has overall responsibility for the governance and aims of Country Kids Incorporated which is: “Providing educational facilities and promoting and maintaining Early Childhood education for all families living in and around the Moutere district”.

Elections take place at the Annual General Meeting in September each year. We are fortunate to be supported by an active and caring Board.

The Officers on our Board are:

Phil Grover – Chairman

Maegan Gardner

Russell Manning

Rachael Dippie

Andy Bensemann

Katie Bowron

Nickie Hodgkinson (Manager)

Aimee Thomas (Teacher rep

What parents are saying about us!

Well my child is off to school and again I am so grateful for the fantastic environment of Country Kids. She has loved every minute of J4kids. You guys make so much difference to how our kids grow, develop and learn. Thanks heaps for the time my daughter has spent in your capable hands. Best wishes

Thank you so much for your wonderful care of our children over the last few years. They have very happy memories of their time here, and the special relationships made with their teachers, and the other children. We’ve always been so impressed with the fun, energy, and genuine interest and caring of our children. There is always a high level…READ MORE

To Country Kids Well this is the end of an era – about 6 years long. Our children have been through the doors and onto school well prepared. I know they have had the very best of care and help to prepare them for life at school – and beyond. Thanks so much for all your hard work, time and…READ MORE

To all the wonderful staff at Country Kids, You all have been AMAZING in helping our kids grow & learn & experience such great fun opportunities over the last 10 YEARS You are all AWESOME & ROCK! We will miss you all so much

To the wonderful staff at Country Kids, How do you say goodbye? But more importantly, how do you say thank you? Country Kids has played a significant part in the Early Childhood Years of our two girls. The growth and confidence we have observed of our girls has been priceless! We have enjoyed and loved everything about Country Kids from…READ MORE

Hello, my 4 year old (Jaylee) started Country Kids 2 weeks ago. Friends had told me about Country Kids “check out County kids, it’s amazing”, “the teachers are wonderful”, “the kids will love it”, so I knew Jaylee and I were in for a treat when we visited Country Kids. What I didn’t expect was the warm welcome we received…READ MORE

What parents are saying about us!

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