Simply Kids Preschool

Welcome To Simply Kids Preschool​

Simply Kids is based in Onerahi, Whangarei and we are close to local reserves and surrounded by nature.

Our family-orientated childcare centre has been owner operated since 2001. We pride ourselves on offering focused and tailored learning opportunities through our extensive outdoor areas, mini farm, and natural evironment.

At Simply Kids, we strive our best to have your children feel safe and comfortable in an environment that encourages a diverse range of learning experiences and multi-cultural awareness. A trusted relationship between teachers and family/whanau is paramount.  

OUR PLANNED INTERACTIVE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMME encourages children to become active learners, and helps to develop skills needed for their on-going education.

Our programme follows the principles, goals and strands of Te Wháriki; the New Zealand early childhood curriculum. We also follow an emergent curriculum to plan ways to extend the children’s interests and strengths, thereby empowering them “to grow up as competent and confident learners and communicators, healthy in mind, body and spirit, secure in their sense of belonging and in the knowledge that they make a valued contribution to society”

(Te Wháriki; Ministry of Education, 1996, p.9).

For every child, we maintain a personal portfolio that displays their learning journey through stories and photos. Parents are encouraged to share and contribute to your child's learning experience.

ADVANCED KINDY PROGRAMME

All children from 3 - 5 years are given the choice to participate. This programme is offered for approximately half an hour each day. The children participate in fun and interactive learning experiences with a focus on extending their literacy, numeracy, scientific, artistic, sport, music, and carpentry skills. These experiences are designed to extend the particular cognitive, social and physical abilities of this age group. This programme aims to make the transition from preschool to primary school easier for the children.

We also run a NATURE KINDERGARTEN PROGRAMME where outdoor excursions are a regular occurrence. A carefully supervised group of children venture into the Waimahanga bush reserve to make discoveries and learn about the wonders of our natural environment.

We also have a MINI FARM onsite: Leila the goat, chickens, ducks are all at home in our centre. Children can choose to participate in feeding and caring for our animals.