A kindergarten in St Albans, Christchurch, that has been part of the local community for more than 100 years, with several generations of families having attended. It is run by Kidsfirst, and the website says the kindergarten's relationships with parents and whānau are built on trust, respect and open communication, with face-to-face conversations valued highly.
The kindergarten is on Cornwall Street, behind the supermarket. Look for the Kidsfirst flags. Within a kilometre, Open Locally lists seven other childcare services. The nearest are BestStart Montessori St Albans, 0.4km away, and Learning Curves Montessori, 0.5km away and rated 5.0 from 2 reviews. BestStart Cranford Street is 0.6km away and rated 4.9 from 39 reviews, and Forfar Nursery and Preschool is 0.7km away.
The kindergarten is at 13 Cornwall Street in St Albans. Our pick in St Albans for a family who wants a long-established community kindergarten close to home.