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Nestled within the Redwood community and situated alongside the picturesque Redwood Park, Kidsfirst Kindergartens Redwood offers a serene and enchanting environment. Inside, the kindergarten exudes a homelike ambiance, providing children aged 2 to 5 years with access to carefully curated resources that stimulate critical thinking and exploration. Embracing the unique essence (mana, wairua, and mauri) each child brings, the kindergarten fosters mindfulness and awe for the surrounding world while promoting respect for the environment in which they play and learn. The beautiful and expansive backyard features large, well-established trees, lush grass, a vegetable garden complete with a worm farm, and an abundance of native birds and insects. This outdoor haven grants children the freedom to engage with the natural world, regardless of the weather conditions, enabling them to develop a deep understanding of the complexity and wonder of their environment while nurturing their connection with nature. Additionally, children are empowered to choose and utilize a range of real resources, including saws, hammers, nails, gardening equipment, spades, and shovels, thus gaining valuable lessons in managing risks and making safe choices.