Childcare options in Featherston

We are a community based early childhood service in Featherston, welcoming families from the town and surrounding rural area.    

 Our kindergarten is a place where fun and respect are paramount. We value our relationships with whanau, community and each other.  We want our children to feel safe, have a firm sense of who they are and to be secure in their culture.     

We embrace the dual heritage of Aotearoa and respect our diverse, multicultural community.    

Our children are curious, and love learning, and know that their contributions are valued.    

We offer an environment that encourage and supports children and nurtures the mana of each child in partnership with whanau.              

We encourage parents/caregivers to join the programme, share their aspirations for their child, and take part in fundraising ventures and excursions.     

We have well developed relationships with our local  primary schools and regularly visit them throughout the year.  We support children and whanau for a positive transition to school.

Bell Street Early Learning Centre is a privately owned education and care service, situated in Featherston. The co-owners also operate Bell St Early Learning Centre Ltd in Martinborough. The centre is licensed for 23 children, including eight up to two years of age. Thoughtfully organised learning areas cater for the needs of infants, toddlers and young children in a mixed-age setting.

The philosophy emphasises the importance of an environment that values strong parent/staff relationships being paramount to good quality care and education.