A community-based, not-for-profit early childhood centre at 5 Grants Road in Papanui, Christchurch, with a Christian philosophy. The centre says it is child-centred and aims to lay a foundation for future learning, and that children can start their own activities.
Sessions run all day, in the morning or in the afternoon. The centre has a Transition to School programme that identifies five key competencies for school readiness, and an extension group for four-year-olds to build the skills they need for school. Families say the teachers greet them warmly, take time to know each family and help with behavioural or social needs. They describe the atmosphere as joyful and calm, and say the staff have been there a long time. Some families say they value how their faith is part of everyday teaching.
Open Locally lists seven other childcare centres within a kilometre, including Kidsfirst Kindergartens Papanui, about 0.3 km away.