Carterton Preschool

Why Choose Carterton Preschool?

• Family and community focused.
• High teacher child ratio.
• Qualified passionate registered teachers.
• Our programme incorporates Te Whāriki (Early childhood curriculum) and is educationally focused, stimulating and enjoyable.
• Family Group Teacher system.
• Educa online portfolios.
• We provide morning and afternoon tea and encourage a healthy eating environment and culture in our Preschool.
• Strong links to local schools.
• A unique transition to school programme and holiday programme.
• Clear consistent boundaries to support children’s development.
• A bright cheerful well resourced environment.
• Environmental focus, including, climbing trees, mud pit, willow hut, worm farm, and vegetable garden and weekly trips to the Mangatarere stream.
• A large interesting and challenging natural outside play area with covered outside space.

Preschool Philosophy

Carterton Preschool is committed to working with parents and whānau to keep children safe, physically and emotionally, in a secure and healthy environment.

We provide a programme that is a balance of free play and set activities, all of which are enjoyable, fun and creative.

By building children’s confidence and self esteem, we support the wonderful learning journey which prepares children for their transition to school, and we equip them with skills for life-long social and educational success.