Kindergarten or Childcare?

We offer you the best of both - quality early childhood education and care through Kindergarten sessions, school hour sessions or full day and Full Week options

Session Times:

Morning Session
(Between 8:00am - 1:00pm)
Afternoon Session
(Between 1:00pm - 5:30pm/5:00pm Fri)
'School Hours' Session
(Between 9:00am - 3:00pm)
Full Days
(Between 8:00am - 5:30pm/5:00pm Fri)

Nutritious morning teas, lunches and afternoon tea supplied
W.I.N.Z. Childcare subsidies available
Staff fully trained with Diplomas of Teaching & Bachelors of Education (Early Childhood Education)
Individual child assessment and work portfolios

Farm Friends Early Childhood Centre
Philosophy Statement

At Farm Friends Early Childhood Centre we offer children and families a unique quality learning environment in a safe, rural setting. Children and families can experience a warm, caring atmosphere in which to build and extend relationships with each other and their community. We recognise that children learn best through play, and encourage each child to explore and participate at their own pace. As teachers we aim to ensure that learning experiences challenge children's skills, knowledge and interests, and that opportunities are not limited by gender ethnicity, culture, ability or background.

At Farm Friends we value an open partnership with parents and Whanau and recognised the importance of a professional, stable teaching team, committed to their own development. We acknowledge and respect the dual cultural heritage of the partners of the Treaty of Waitangi, and celebrate the cultural diversity of our community.

At Farm Friends Early Childhood Centre children will have the opportunity to:

Feel part of a special environment
Feel good about who they are and what they can achieve
Build friendships and work independently and alongside others in small and large groups
Explore, experiment, problem solve and take risks
Feel confident about communicating in a range of ways and sharing their ideas, feelings and opinions
Take responsibility for themselves, each other, our animals, and their environment
Make their own choices and learn by doing
Follow routines and work within appropriate limits
Explore their creativity through involvement in art, music, movement, drama, and storytelling experiences
Build on early reading, writing, maths and science skills
Develop an awareness of their bicultural heritage
Value each other for who they are and what they can contribute
Have fun!