Pahiatua Early Learning

Welcome to our warm and friendly Ruahine Pahiatua Early Learning Centre, a place where pre-school children of all ages thrive and become confident, competent learners.

Our centre has two age-specific and well resourced indoor and outdoor areas.  Children aged under 2 enjoy a home-from-home area with specialist teachers, age-appropriate toys and learning resources,  a safe and comfortable sleep room plus an outdoor play area.  Our over 2 year old's have a rich and spacious indoor environment a wonderful playground, both offering heaps of opportunities to learn and have fun.

Our responsive and supportive teaching team empower children to take responsibility for their own learning, and follow their interests to become confident, competent learners. Children reach their potential by learning all aspects of the curriculum through rich interactions with each other, and having the time and space to play.

Our centre is a place where manaakitanga and whanaungatanga are celebrated, and where every child is included, valued and loved for being an individual. Children are celebrated and supported through their dispositions for learning, unique interests and passions.

Strong sustainable practices are in place to support children in exploring aspects of our natural environment and our gardens are lush, and a hive of activity for children and teachers.

Our centre is open Monday to Friday, 7.30am - 5.30pm, and closed between Christmas and New Year, plus five days per year while teachers participate in professional development (dates to be advised on enrolment; please note there is no fee charged when the centre is closed).

An hourly charge of $5 applies for tamariki under two years of age. Three, four and five year old's may attend our centre up to 30 hours at no charge, and two year old's may attend up to 10 hours at no charge.