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Summerland Kindergarten2023-09-21T23:18:49+00:00

Kia ora and welcome to Summerland Kindergarten

Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging – At Summerland Kindergarten we have a multicultural community and diverse teaching team who are experienced, passionate and dedicated long serving teachers. Our strength lies in our differences not in our similarities. We value diversity and embrace one another’s uniqueness. We believe that all children have something important to offer and that we are really better off learning together.

Time for learning – We have a calm and unhurried learning environment that creates opportunities for children to explore and extend their knowledge and skills. Our learning spaces are purposeful, meaningful and reflective of children’s interest. We have a big playground equipped with lots of different play equipment where children can practise their gross motor skills and increase their confidence in what their body can do. Our play spaces are well resourced and foster basic concepts of numeracy and literacy.

Ready for school – We support children to develop foundation skills such as literacy, numeracy and social skills like listening, sharing and taking turns with others that are important building blocks for lifelong learning. We have a close connection with Summerland Primary School located right next to the kindergarten and do a termly school visit with our older children as part of our transition to school programme.

Home and kindy connection – We value our families’ involvement in their children’s education and in the running of our kindergarten programme. We cherish the sharing of cultural traditions, festivals, language and celebrations. We have coffee mornings every term where parents gather at the kindergarten to meet and socialise. Our popular annual Market Day is also organised by our wonderful families.

Parent Whānau Group – We have a Parent Whānau Group (PWG) who meet regularly and are involved in the running of our kindergarten.  They support us with fundraisers and sharing ideas of what they would love to see implemented in the kindergarten. They help us in maintaining our veggie garden and orchard.

What we offer – We welcome children from the age of 3 years and are open from 8.30am to 3.30pm, following the school term and holidays. We offer 20 hrs free per week, charging minimal fees for additional hours.

Our fee structure:

  • 3 days (8:30am -2:30pm) FREE ($1 per hour optional donation to help maintain quality service)
  • 4 days (8:30am-2:30pm) $32 per week
  • 5 days (8:30am-2:30pm) $80 per week
  • (If you would like your child to attend a 7hr per day session (8:30am-3:30pm) there is an additional charge of $8 per day)

 Contact us today to organise a time to visit – we would love to meet you and show you around our kindergarten.

  • WHAT PARENTS ARE SAYING

    Even though my daughter just stayed there for a short period of time prior to her primary life, but the teachers over there was so nice, kind and caring, especially during lockdown, i.e. they will often send you messages and videos to see how's my daughter was doing at home and her feelings as well, so I highly recommended this kindy to all who's looking for one!

    Karen Man

  • WHAT PARENTS ARE SAYING

    Summerland Kindy is the best!!!!! Our kids absolutely love it. It is so nice dropping your kids off in the morning and knowing that they are happy and well looked after. The facilities and resources available to the children are great but it's the wonderful teachers that make it the warm, welcoming place that it is. We would recommend it a million times over.

    Peter Stone

  • WHAT PARENTS ARE SAYING

    Our story with Summerland begins when we recently allocated from South Africa last year. From the very first day we walked into Summerland Kindy, we were received with open arms. Summerland Kindergarten has given my daughter a safe haven where she can learn, play and explore. She loves going to school and always excited to go ,this makes it easy for our moms to leave the little ones behind knowing they are safe and looked after. Staff is very helpful and friendly. I would definitely recommend Summerland kindy.

    Vilia Swanepoel, September 2020

  • WHAT PARENTS ARE SAYING

    It's been almost a year my daughter has started going to this and she's always so happy and excited about it. The friendly and loving staff is a big reason ☺️ each morning we are welcome warm heartedly and by the end of the day she's never ready to go home as the activities never come to an end here, so much to do , so much to learn and explore. The staff is amazing I must add they have cooperated with her at their utmost .. each and every child is loved, respected and cared by each and every staff member. And this is the reason my girl wants to go to kindy all 5 days.

    Aliza Sarwar

  • FROM OUR ERO REPORT

    The kindergarten's philosophy promotes bicultural and culturally responsive practices. It highlights the importance of whānau partnerships and teaching practices that respect children as capable, competent learners.

    Summerland Kindergarten 2017 ERO Report

  • FROM OUR ERO REPORT

    Teachers' warm and positive interactions promote children's wellbeing and belonging in the centre. In turn, children are kind to and supportive of each other. Teachers are responsive to families' needs, cultures, backgrounds and interests and incorporate these in the learning programme.

    Summerland Kindergarten 2017 ERO Report

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