Children First Pre School

Welcome to Children First Preschool

Locally owned for local families

We are a small, privately owned child care centre licenced for 50 children in the heart of Leeston.

We have community in the heart of our centre and a dedicated team of teachers catering to your own child’s needs.

Our Philosophy

“Tell me and I forget, teach me and I remember,

Involve me and I learn” – (Benjamin Franklin)

• Children have a right to a positive childhood.
• We encourage them to be passionate about life itself, living and to enjoy learning.
• We are a safe, warm and nurturing environment where the children feel confident to express and explore their own ideas.
• We provide materials they need to discover new interests, with encouraging and supportive teachers who want them to exercise their inquisitive minds.
• Think of our preschool as a place in the world  where the children can express their own creativity, establish friendships with other children and adults; read books, count, experiment, draw and paint, build and make things, pretend, imagine, explore and have fun.
• To have a positive connection with our local community, we will provide field trips, activities to explore the outdoor environment, to strengthen our use of te reo Maori, NZSL and self-help skills so that each child becomes a competent, resilient person so that they can build strength and give back to their communities in the future.
• We especially celebrate being part of New Zealand, Leeston and the surrounding area.
• We value our diverse community and support the children of all nationalities.