Childcare options in Cashmere

Pebbles Montessori Cashmere opened in September 2015 and operates from a beautifully renovated villa in Cashmere. We are licensed for 37 children aged 3 months - 6 years and are open every day from 8.00am – 5.30pm including school holidays.

We embrace the Montessori philosophy as well as our early childhood curriculum Te Whariki. Our teachers are early childhood trained or in training and are Montessori trained or experienced.

OUR VISION

For children to see themselves as competent and confident learners in an environment of peace, respect and collaboration.

Our Learning Priorities:

​We have woven together Tātaiako competencies and Te Whāriki strands to create 5 Learning Priorities relevant and unique to our centre and our local community:

HAUORA - HOLISTIC

WHANAUNGATANGA - RELATIONSHIPS

WHAKAUTE - RESPECT

MANA TE REO - COMMUNICATION

HĀPAI - JOURNEY

Nau mai, haere mai and welcome to Landsdowne Terrace Playcentre

Playcentre is unlike any other early childhood education organisation. At Playcentre, both children and their parents / caregivers attend.

At Playcentre children get the opportunity to learn and explore in a fun and safe environment.

The curiosity and creativity of our tamariki is nurtured in a way that allows them to learn about themselves and their world.

Your child will be given a chance to explore, create, climb, read, sing, experiment, play music, wear costumes, have their face painted (or do it themselves!), garden, do carpentry with real tools, bake and cook, build sandcastles, swing, slide, dance, spend time in nature and get messy.

The activities change every day. Playcentre parents all bring different skills, interests, and cultural backgrounds to add to the rich learning environment.

We welcome families with children aged 0 – 6 years. Mixed age play allows your children to engage with others older and younger than themselves. Pre-schoolers learn how to communicate, share and negotiate with empathy for their younger peers.

At Playcentre, families come together and lifelong friendships are formed.

We welcome you to visit any time during the year. You are entitled to three free visits so come and check out what we do – we would love to meet you and your family!

Located off Hackthorne Road, Kidsfirst Kindergartens Cashmere offers a serene and accessible location near Cashmere Primary School. The kindergarten provides a well-equipped and spacious learning environment, where children aged 2-5 have the freedom to engage in uninterrupted play and make independent decisions about their learning. The kindergarten's big backyard offers ample space for exploration and the development of physical skills, with moveable equipment that allows children to set their own challenges. Featuring green grass, barked areas, gardens, and specially designed equipment, the outdoor area promotes children's physical growth. Additionally, the presence of large trees provides shelter in various weather conditions, while tranquil spots offer peaceful settings for moments of calm reflection.