A te ao kindy at 15/17 Pensacola Crescent in Broomfield, Christchurch, tucked away on a quiet crescent off Vanguard Drive. The kindy sits under mature trees, and the website describes it as a shaded sanctuary. Its open-plan setting encourages children to learn at their own pace, with spaces for creative work and imaginative role-play. The kindy describes its approach as built on manaakitanga and kaitiakitanga, which means care for others and care for the environment.
Customers say the teachers are supportive, respectful, polite, generous and warm, and that children are drawn to their kindness. One parent says their child had trouble settling at first, but with time and gentle guidance is now thriving and looks forward to kindy each day. Another says both of their children loved their time at the kindy, with a lovely atmosphere and a good outdoor area. Our pick in Broomfield for a kindy with a warm welcome.