Childcare options in Te Kuiti

We are a Preschool offering education to 0 to 5 year olds in a beautiful villa located on a spacious section in the heart of Te Kuiti. With qualified Early Childhood Teachers who are passionate about their role in your child's lifelong learning. Come and visit us and see for yourself

Te Kuiti Playcentre is a well-resourced, multi-cultural centre where we get together and have lots of fun! Come and check us out and make some new friends – we promise you a warm welcome and many friendly smiles.

We cater to children aged from birth to school age. We have a dedicated Baby Sleep Room, with cots and spaces to park a buggy. We are very proud of our extensive outdoor play area that caters to a wide range of interests including:

• Amazing bike riding area 
• Variety of swings and slides for different ages
• Large sun-shaded sandpit
• Playground with swing-bridge
• Climbing boxes and planks
• Carpentry area and variety of tools
• Lawn and garden areas
• Fantastic water play with taps into sandpit and lots of equipment
• Covered outdoor area with tables for eating and tables for creative play

Inside we have a painting and collage area, family play area, musical instruments, books, crafts, dress ups, trains and tracks, kids kitchen and shop, dolls area including beds and push-chairs to name but a few. There are tables and chairs for the childrens morning tea/lunch. We also have a childrens shower cubicle which comes in handy!

For the adults we have a full sized kitchen with an oven, microwave, and dishwasher, and a washing machine in the utility area. There’s also a nice comfy couch in the family area.

Parents share the responsibilities and roles of running the centre, and sessions are focused on child-initiated play, giving our children the chance to explore on their own terms. Our Playcentre also emphasises the importance of parents and whanau as the first and most important educators of our children, and members have the opportunity to attend adult education workshops to further develop their skills in working with children. Not only do our children develop nurturing and social skills which have lifelong benefits but the adult relationships developed through Playcentre provide support and life skills.

There is no other organisation for early childhood education and family development quite like it in the world. Thousands of kiwi children, and their parents too, have grown up with Playcentre, so come and join the fun!

Te Kōhanga Reo

The kōhanga reo movement is a unique initiative based on total immersion in Māori language and values with the aim of passing on Māori culture to future generations.

Kōhanga reo emphasise the revitalisation of the culture through te reo Māori and are dependent on the active participation of the whole whānau. The kaupapa of kōhanga reo aims to strengthen whānau capabilities in cultural, social, economic, spiritual and political matters. Education, health and wellbeing are inherent within all aspects of the kaupapa. The prime focus is the whānau – its collective development, growth, accountability and wellbeing set within a Māori cultural context.

Kōhanga reo do not regard tamariki in isolation, but as important members of the whānau. The kōhanga reo philosophy is that tamariki will benefit when whānau successfully operate according to the kaupapa. Tamariki are an integral part of whānau development.

The following key goals are the foundation of te kōhanga reo kaupapa established in 1982:

• total immersion in te reo Māori me ōna tikanga in daily operations
• whānau decision-making, management and responsibility
• accountability
• health and wellbeing of mokopuna and whānau.

The key goals of te kōhanga reo assure that there will be:

• security in te reo Māori
• a supportive, caring environment for mokopuna
• whānau (collective) sharing of responsibilities, knowledge and expertise
• greater respect and appreciation of each other.

Te Kōhanga Reo

The kōhanga reo movement is a unique initiative based on total immersion in Māori language and values with the aim of passing on Māori culture to future generations.

Kōhanga reo emphasise the revitalisation of the culture through te reo Māori and are dependent on the active participation of the whole whānau. The kaupapa of kōhanga reo aims to strengthen whānau capabilities in cultural, social, economic, spiritual and political matters. Education, health and wellbeing are inherent within all aspects of the kaupapa. The prime focus is the whānau – its collective development, growth, accountability and wellbeing set within a Māori cultural context.

Kōhanga reo do not regard tamariki in isolation, but as important members of the whānau. The kōhanga reo philosophy is that tamariki will benefit when whānau successfully operate according to the kaupapa. Tamariki are an integral part of whānau development.

The following key goals are the foundation of te kōhanga reo kaupapa established in 1982:

• total immersion in te reo Māori me ōna tikanga in daily operations
• whānau decision-making, management and responsibility
• accountability
• health and wellbeing of mokopuna and whānau.

The key goals of te kōhanga reo assure that there will be:

• security in te reo Māori
• a supportive, caring environment for mokopuna
• whānau (collective) sharing of responsibilities, knowledge and expertise
• greater respect and appreciation of each other.

Our goal is to provide a unique place for tamariki to learn and grow. Our environment is set out to encourage tamariki to be respectful of things and people within our community, where they will grow to become confident, competent individuals. We aspire to Maniapoto dialect and protocols.