Kauri Park Kindergarten, Auckland

Welcome to Kauri Park Kindergarten, where wonderment and curiosity of the world around us fosters a positive learner identity for a lifetime! We’re located in a quiet suburban area of Birkdale alongside Rangatira Reserve, next to Kauri Park School. We welcome tamariki aged 2-6 years old and offer 20hrs free every week. Licensed for just 40 children, we really get to know our families well and work together to ensure each child has the very best early education. Our philosophy focuses on children’s identity, encompassing four aspects: Self-Identity, Social Identity, Cultural Identity, and their Nature Connectedness. These serve as a framework through which we view each child’s individuality within a diverse community of learners. Relationships at heart Supporting tamariki to develop a sense of belonging and building strong relationships with our parents and whanau is very important to us. We work in consultation with parents and whanau around your aspirations for your child, making time and space for regular discussion. We facilitate an engaged Parent Whanau Group where parents can actively participate in organising fundraising and family events. Individualised transition You can be assured that your child will be nurtured in kindergarten life by experienced kaiako. Each child is unique so an individual transition plan will be designed in partnership with families. We support each child within a group setting and work alongside them to understand and support their unique strengths and interests. Mana and Kaitiaki We have a strong emphasis on social and emotional learning, creating an environment of empathy, communication, listening and kotahitanga (team work). Through group experiences, outdoor play, and collaborative inquiry children learn to cooperate, solve problems and support one another. Tamariki enjoy regular walks to the ngahere (bush) next door, being active caretakers of their environment, supporting their mana. Our environment Kaiako have created a home a…