A kindergarten in Parklands, Christchurch, next to Parkview School and between it and the Te Pukeko sports centre. Kidsfirst Parklands is at 20 Chadbury Street. The website describes a peaceful, natural environment where children learn through hands-on discovery and rich language learning, guided by the whakataukī "Let the uniqueness of the child guide our work". It describes the centre as a welcoming and homelike place, with an outdoor area, a routine that sets aside time for activities, and a focus on each child's own interests.
Reviewers describe a team that knows and cares about each child, warm and welcoming staff who help create a sense of belonging, and patient teachers. One parent says their son feels confident and settled each day. Another says the spaces are amazing and the routine supports a child's growth, mentally, physically and socially. Reviewers mention the outdoor area and the happy children.