A kindergarten at 22 Vickery Street in Kaiapoi, north of Christchurch, Kidsfirst Vickery Street is known for its Big Backyard, a large outdoor space that sits alongside calm indoor rooms. The kindergarten describes its spaces as bright and welcoming, and the children explore the garden and indoor areas each day. Whānau are part of the programme, and the kindergarten says families who come here often form friendships with other local families that last well beyond kindergarten.
The kindergarten is part of the Kidsfirst group, and its website has a page for each centre, with Vickery Street listed under Find a Kindy. The page includes a welcome for visitors from the local community, and the centre invites whānau to take part in the programme.