Eltham

ADDRESS

14 York Street, Eltham 4322

 

HOURS

Monday to Friday 8:30am–2:30pm

 

STAFFING & GROUP SIZE

The staff at Eltham Kindergarten consists of a teaching team of four, and a Kindergarten Administrator.

 

The group size is a maximum of 30 children aged 2- 6 years.

 

CONTACT

Ph (06) 764 8463 | Mobile (027) 714 0737  eltham@kindergartentaranaki.co.nz

 

NOW OFFERING 30 HOURS FREE

Now offering 30 hours free for all children over the age of two.

 

A fee of $6.00 per hour applies if you have attested any of your 20 ECE hours at another service

TERM DATES – 2024

Term one:
Monday 22 January to Friday 12 July

Term two:
Monday 22 July to Friday 20 December

 

Kindergarten closed: 

Tuesday 6 February
Monday 11 March, Friday 29 March
Monday 1 April
Friday 19 April (Teacher Professional Development day)
Thursday 25 April
Monday 3 June, Friday 28 June
Monday 15 to Friday 19 July
Monday 2 September (Teacher Professional Development day)
Monday 28 October

OUR PHILOSOPHY:

  • At Eltham Kindergarten tamaiti will experience a fun learning environment for all ages and stages from 2 to 6 years, where empathy, patience, perseverance, risk-taking, curiosity and creativity are encouraged and role modelled.
  • Kaiako view tamariki as taonga, and as competent, confident life-long learners. We treasure each tamaiti and all that they bring with them in their kete of knowledge.
  • We are committed to whanaungatanga, building strong working partnerships with our whānau, iwi and local community. We take pride in our natural environment. We encourage and support caring for, and promoting a more sustainable future through Enviroschools kaupapa.

 

“Kia manawa pīharau!”
“Be steadfast, committed and determined to reach your goals! Be strong, with great endurance and stamina!”

 

WHAT MAKES OUR KINDERGARTEN SPECIAL?

  • A commitment to ongoing learning to ensure that Te Reo and Tikanga is visible and reflected in our programme.
  • Strong relationships with whānau and links with our local community- including schools, community garden, library, food bank.
  • Recognition and support for developing children’s Emotional and Social Competence as vital to children’s learning- developing independence skills and the ability to work collaboratively with others.
  • Respect for self, others and the environment interwoven through the programme.
  • Hands on learning, where children are actively involved in decision making, are involved in their learning and contribute to the learning of others.