Richmond Preschool

We believe in a personal approach to early childhood education where each child is seen as an individual and programmes are developed to meet their personal learning and developmental needs and wants; where the input of families into their children’s learning is welcomed and included in our programme and where every child has equal opportunities to develop their own potential. We also believe in ensuring that children experience an environment where they can explore, try things out, be creative and learn through their play while supported by professional, engaged, happy, amazing teachers. The central part of our philosophy is all about respect and we ensure that we use this as a basis for all that we do for and with the children.

We are all about providing a high quality care and education programme

We believe that each child must be treated in ways that enable them to develop and learn at their own unique pace and to their own individual potential. A key factor in this is treating all children with respect and acceptance and having responsive, respectful relationships between children, teachers and families.

As our centre specialises in childcare and education for children aged 2-5 years, we have the opportunity to focus on the skills required for later schooling as well as the vitally important communication and social skills which are required for life. All of these skills are promoted through a primarily play based curriculum.

We have a wide range of resources which support us in meeting the social, emotional and physical learning and developmental needs of all the children attending our centre.
We also run an effective transition to school programme in our Kea Club for our 4 year olds. This club is to ensure that we help children achieve the skills and knowledge they need to be successful from day 1 at primary school.

• Richmond
• Tasman
• Nelson