KiNZ Otara, Auckland

KiNZ Otara provides exceptional education and childcare for tamariki aged 2-6 years old, conveniently located close to Manukau Institute of Technology (MIT) in Otara. We’re open from 8am until 4pm, perfect for families needing that extra bit of flexibility and for those with school aged tamariki. We offer our families 40 hours childcare a week, including all meals for just $25. Strong connections At KiNZ Otara we pride ourselves on our strong relationships with tamariki, parents and whanau. Many of our whanau have been involved in the centre for several years, enrolling siblings and other whanau members, such as cousins. Some of our parents and whanau used to attend the centre decades ago when it was Clydemore Kindergarten. The team love enhancing these connections over time. Committed teaching team Many of our own kaiako (teachers) have been at KiNZ Otara for up to 15 years as long as the centre has been open. The consistency of care and learning support is important to the team and is appreciated by parents and whanau. Community learning We have strong relationships with some local community groups such as Otara Health and Otara Library. We are very proud to be involved in the Puoro Pirere Programme with Sistema Aotearoa, which works to unleash the potential of tamariki, whanau and communities through orchestral music making. Our tamariki love these music sessions, learning with talented musicians who play the violin and other instruments in the sessions. Health and wellbeing We support the health needs of our tamariki by having the dental van come to the centre a few times each year and check the teeth of tamariki and do some minor treatments on site. We hold monthly Plunket Clinics on site too for the B4 School Checks. KiNZ Otara holds the Pa-Harakeke (Gold) Level of the Healthy Heart Award. We have received it four successive times as it is very important for us to promote healthy eating and physical activity for tamariki and whanau. We provide nutritious morn…