Orapa (Waitara) Kindergarten
At Orapa Kindergarten teaching practices and learning experiences for children are guided by the cultures, values, beliefs and aspirations of families and whānau. Warm and trusting relationships are built in a welcoming, nurturing and safe environment where whanau participation in the programme is welcomed.
Tamariki/children are encouraged to:
- support each other (tuakana-teina), and become socially confident and competent.
- drive their own learning, explore and make discoveries
- develop positive attitudes to learning i.e. perseverance, responsibility, independence, confidence to take on new challenges
A strong emphasis is placed on promoting the physical well being and safety of children.
- Tamariki/children are encouraged to develop healthy eating choices to maximise productive learning.
- The expansive outdoor play area provides opportunities for tamariki to develop physical well being through activities i.e. athletics, sports, yoga, skipping, creative movement and more
- Tamariki learn skills such as turn taking and sharing, problem solving, negotiating in an environment where rules and boundaries are fair and safe.
FOOD SERVICE KINDERGARTEN
We are a food service kindergarten and provide cooked meals for tamariki every day.
VAN SERVICE
We offer a pick up and drop off van service within our community.
NOW OFFERING 30 HOURS FREE*
A fee of $6.00 per hour applies if you have attested any of your 20 ECE hours at another service
*over the age of two.
Address
10 Wood St, Waitara 4320
Hours
Monday to Friday: 8.30am – 2.30pm
Morning Session: 8:30am – 12:00pm
Afternoon Session: 12.00pm – 2.30pm
Contact Us
Email: orapa@kindergartentaranaki.co.nz
Ph: (06) 754 7829
Mob: 027 785 1215
Staffing and Group Size
The staff at Orapa Kindergarten consists of a teaching team of four, a Kindergarten Administrator, a Cook and a Van Driver. The group size is a maximum of 30 children aged 2- 6 years.
Enrol at Orapa (Waitara) Kindergarten
Fill out the form below to express your interest in Orapa (Waitara) Kindergarten.
To enrol your child at a kindergarten, please contact the kindergarten of your choice when your child is approximately two years of age or you can also send us an enrolment enquiry below.
The kindergarten will contact you and let you know when your child may be able to start. The starting time will depend on the length of the waiting list.
If your child is over two, make contact with the kindergarten and kindergarten staff will arrange to enrol your child.
Our Kindergartens are as unique as the children who attend, we take pride in the fact that no two Kindergartens are the same – we encourage you to visit and find the one that best suits you and your child.
Feel free to contact the kindergartens of your choice and arrange a visit. You will be made most welcome.
