Little Lights Kindy

Little Lights – Inspiring Little Ones to Shine.

Underpinned by Christian values and beliefs, Little Lights is a caring, nurturing and inspiring early childhood centre where children thrive. Located in an idyllic rural setting, and staffed by a team of loving, dedicated teachers, we are the perfect home away from home for local infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

Your little one will flourish here – exploring the great outdoors, making new friends, and developing a love of learning that will last a lifetime.

Set your child up for a bright and happy future. Join us here at Little Lights.

Our philosophy

Te aroha te mea nui, o nga mea katoa, te punga o nga mea ko te karaiti

Love is the key to everything we do, and Jesus is the source of it all

Our Christian philosophy forms the foundation of who we are and what we do. Christian values and beliefs are woven into all aspects of our daily interactions and learning. We aim to create a caring and fun environment where each child feels secure, loved and respected. At Little-Lights, we are committed to providing high staff-child ratios to ensure a quality learning experience for all children. Relationships are key; we support and encourage whānau in any way we can, partnering with them in the care and education of their child.

We consider the created world around us as a gift from God for us to enjoy, learn from and care for. We provide daily opportunities for the children to explore our farm and forest environment and to care for our farm animals.

We want Little Lights to be a place where each child, family and staff member is “inspired to shine” – valued and encouraged to reach their God-given potential in every way.

Our Rooms

Little Lights has two separate areas – one for under 3s and one for over 3s.  This enables us to deliver safe, nurturing and age appropriate learning experiences for all our children.  

Tui Room

This is home to the youngest members of our Little Lights family, our children aged from 10 months to 3 years. The Tui Room has its own playground with access to paddocks and extra space, separate sleep rooms for the younger children and the older children, and a vibrant art room. Mashed vegetables are provided each day along with the main meal.

Kereru Room

Ideally equipped for our busy 3 to 5 year olds, this stimulating and engaging space includes a huge outdoor area with challenging bike track, carpentry area and covered deck space. Amongst the highlights children enjoy here are regular baking and fun-filled forest excursions.

Why choose us?

There are a host of reasons why families choose Little Lights. Here are just a few of them:

• Christian philosophy
• Gorgeous rural setting
• Large natural playground for children to explore
• Farm animals including a miniature horse and goat, chickens, ducks and rabbits
• Delicious cooked meals provided
• Separate spaces for under 3s and over 3s
• Regular excursions to the nearby forest
• Vegetable gardens which the children tend
• Family atmosphere