Childcare options in Khandallah
Khandallah has a few daycare, childcare and early childhood education options. Book a visit or enquire at any one of them with Kindello. We're here to help you find the perfect fit for you and your child.
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Khandallah - Wellington
Khandallah Little School 2
Our Approach to Quality
Why choose us:
At Little School we believe in empowering children to explore their curiosities and innate abilities, in a nurturing educational environment, that fosters independence, creativity and critical thinking.
Our approach to quality at Little School is anchored in our commitment to excellence, integrating evidence-based practices with innovative teaching methodologies, to provide an enriching, holistic educational experience that meets the diverse needs of every child.
Little School was founded by Maria Johnson in 2002. Maria is a trained Early Childhood and Primary School Teacher. As a teacher she has a passion for an educational focus within children’s first six years of life, leading for many years with a structured, fun and educational learning programme.
Little School involves parents, family/whānau, teachers/kaiako and our extended community in our conversations and decisions to continue our journey together.
Our philosophy
We are passionate about laying foundations for life – to develop a love of learning in each child. Our philosophy is founded on nurturing well-rounded, compassionate, and intellectually creative and curious individuals.
We seek to support families in fostering the following core values that will empower our children to develop:
- A love/aroha of learning
- A love/aroha for the world around us
- A love/aroha for ourselves
- A love/aroha for each other
We are committed to providing a fun learning experience for children through:
- Nurturing loving, reciprocal relationships
- Co-constructing a learning environment that fosters wonder and engagement
- Encouraging curiosity and creative learning
- Empowers children to drive their own learning
- Following children’s interests and strengths
- Supporting children’s cultural and learner identity
Our goal is to nurture each child’s potential, helping them to grow into confident, caring and curious members of the global community.
We believe that our approach to education will empower children not only to excel in their personal and academic lives, but also to contribute positively to the world around them.
Licensed for
20 children
Khandallah - Wellington
Khandallah Little School
Our Approach to Quality
Why choose us:
At Little School we believe in empowering children to explore their curiosities and innate abilities, in a nurturing educational environment, that fosters independence, creativity and critical thinking.
Our approach to quality at Little School is anchored in our commitment to excellence, integrating evidence-based practices with innovative teaching methodologies, to provide an enriching, holistic educational experience that meets the diverse needs of every child.
Little School was founded by Maria Johnson in 2002. Maria is a trained Early Childhood and Primary School Teacher. As a teacher she has a passion for an educational focus within children’s first six years of life, leading for many years with a structured, fun and educational learning programme.
Little School involves parents, family/whānau, teachers/kaiako and our extended community in our conversations and decisions to continue our journey together.
Our philosophy
We are passionate about laying foundations for life – to develop a love of learning in each child. Our philosophy is founded on nurturing well-rounded, compassionate, and intellectually creative and curious individuals.
We seek to support families in fostering the following core values that will empower our children to develop:
- A love/aroha of learning
- A love/aroha for the world around us
- A love/aroha for ourselves
- A love/aroha for each other
We are committed to providing a fun learning experience for children through:
- Nurturing loving, reciprocal relationships
- Co-constructing a learning environment that fosters wonder and engagement
- Encouraging curiosity and creative learning
- Empowers children to drive their own learning
- Following children’s interests and strengths
- Supporting children’s cultural and learner identity
Our goal is to nurture each child’s potential, helping them to grow into confident, caring and curious members of the global community.
We believe that our approach to education will empower children not only to excel in their personal and academic lives, but also to contribute positively to the world around them.
Licensed for
30 children
Khandallah - Wellington
Khandallah Nursery School
Nursery School is a private nursery for children aged 0 - 2 years located in Khandallah.
Our aim is to offer your child a learning environment which is planned with exciting activities.
Their days will be fun and positive.
We value and celebrate the uniqueness of each child and the partnerships we share with families.
We have sourced the best resources available to provide your child with a variety of stimulating programmes through freedom and time to explore.
Nursery Schools provide your child with the opportunity to reach their full potential by
- Providing learning opportunities for children to develop dispositions eg resilience, confidence and curiosity.
- Supporting your child's development as competent, confident learners.
- Developing children's skills to become independent, capable and successful individuals.
- Fostering the development of the whole child.
- Promoting and developing children's natural curiosity and wonder of the world.
- Providing rich literacy experiences through stories and books, rhyme, music and conversation, which will develop your child's language.
- Incorporating music and movement into our daily programme.
We aim to be the first step on your child's journey. There is nothing to stop you giving your child the best start in life - we welcome your visit and enquiry.
Licensed for
30 children
Childcare for every family
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Education and Care
Teacher-led and at least half of the educators will be qualified early childhood education teachers.
Kindergarten
Community-focused childcare, where the teachers seek to involve families and whānau.
Playcentre
Parent-focused and family-orientated approach to childcare. Play-led learning.
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Khandallah - Wellington
Khandallah Kindergarten
Te Roto Mara o Nga Tamariki, the Maori name of our kindergarten, means Garden of the Children. This reflects our philosophy of providing a creative, stimulating, and rich curriculum in a welcoming, homely well-resourced and cared for environment. We promote respectful and reciprocal relationships, and we acknowledge and respect te Tiriti o Waitangi and the diversity of Aotearoa.
The kindergarten is in central Khandallah and is close to the shopping village, bus routes and community facilities. Our building is an attractive well maintained older style villa, set in a pleasant playground with established trees and gardens. The kindergarten has been providing a professional service for 50 years.
We know that families are critical to children’s learning, and we foster a community of learning that includes families and community. We place emphasis on caring for each other and for our environment. Literacy, numeracy, and natural sciences are woven throughout our programme.
We provide quality resources and a wide range of experiences for children including excursions. We enjoy several kindergarten-wide family events each year. Our committee holds a house and garden tour as our major fundraiser.
Licensed for
42 children
Khandallah - Wellington
Onslow Kindergarten
Onslow Kindergarten welcomes you to our kindergarten family.
We are nestled in a back section amongst established trees which provide a private and inviting natural setting. Children are encouraged to work collaboratively to care for their environment.
We have an emphasis on fun, while promoting care and respect for each other and for our environment. We offer inclusive, accessible education to diverse learners and respect all religious beliefs.
Children gain rich and rewarding experiences at Onslow Kindergarten. We provide an environment where children explore, are challenged, and have a sense of wonderment of the world.
Our teachers foster children's wellbeing and interests through important partnerships with parents, caregivers and extended whanau. Literacy and numeracy are woven through the curriculum.
Licensed for
41 children
Khandallah - Wellington
Khandallah Community Creche
Please note - we take children from 18 months onwards when they are more mobile.
We have been providing high quality childcare in Khandallah for over thirty years. Our qualified and experienced early childcare teachers create a safe and nurturing environment for our children whilst encouraging them to explore, learn and to satisfy their naturally curious natures.
Based in Khandallah, Wellington, we provide high quality childcare for children from 16 months old.
We provide a fantastic 1:5 teacher-to-child ratio with highly experienced and qualified teachers. This ensures we can offer your child individual support in their care and education and make crèche a positive learning experience for them. We are licensed for 25 children per day.
The Educational Programme at crèche is based on the New Zealand Early Childhood Curriculum document ‘Te Whariki’. Te Whariki has been developed to provide a framework based on the understanding of how young children learn. Our programme focuses on empowering the individual child to develop socially, physically, and intellectually. It encourages children to explore and experiment through their play and teachers offer extended learning opportunities based on the child's interests.
Licensed for
25 children