Waitākere Kindergarten is a kindergarten at 12 Township Road in Waitākere, Auckland, at the foothills of the Waitākere Ranges. The kindergarten is run by Auckland Kindergarten Association, and its setting is rich in nature, with trees to climb, animals to care for and a zipline. Its play-based curriculum follows Te Whāriki and puts uninterrupted play first, with room for creative and dramatic play. The website describes a focus on social coaching, emotion coaching and resilience, and on kaitiakitanga, with a free-range pet bunny called Bowie.
Whānau are welcome to stay and spend time at the kindergarten, and the centre has a close relationship with Waitākere Primary. The website also covers Manaakitanga, with children learning empathy through dramatic play and taking care of their belongings and the centre's resources.