Country Gate Early Learning is a locally owned and operated early learning centre at 608 Marychurch Road in Matangi, Hamilton. It is licensed for 72 children aged 0 to 6, and it works with children through three rooms. Kiwi Room takes babies from about 0 to 2 years, with up to 12 children. Pukeko Room takes children from about 2 to 3.5 years, with up to 21 children. Tui Room is the pre-school room for children from about 3.5 to 6 years, with up to 37 children. The centre says children have open spaces to explore and take risks, and learn through play in nature.
The centre says it values relationships with tamariki and whānau, and that it respects and welcomes all cultures in the Matangi community. A minimum of two days a week is needed to enrol, so children can settle into routines and friendships. Visits to the centre are recommended before enrolling but not required. Fees include public holidays, so no discount applies when a holiday falls on a child's usual day. A 10% sibling discount applies from the second child of the same whānau. The website lists a six-month free opening special for the first 20 enrolments, which is a recent offer.