Kidsfirst Edmonds Smith Street is a kindergarten at 21 Smith Street in Woolston, Christchurch, just off Ferry Road near Woolston Park. The website says it has been a mainstay of the local community for more than 100 years. Its outdoor space is a large Big Backyard, and its indoor spaces are thoughtfully designed. The kindergarten is part of the Kidsfirst network, and describes its approach as nurturing and inspiring local tamariki while connecting families. Calendly booking appears on the site, so visits can be booked online.
Parents say their children felt comfortable and built good relationships with the teachers, even over a short stay. One family's two children were there for only a few weeks, and the family was pleased with how quickly they settled. Another parent attended the kindergarten as a child, remembers play dough birthday cakes, and then sent their own sons there years later. Reviewers mention caring teachers and a safe environment most often. Six other childcare listings are within a kilometre. BestStart Ferry Road is 0.3 km away with 4.7 from 20 reviews, and of the two nearby with ten or more reviews, none rates higher than this kindergarten.