A kindergarten at 9 Wadsworth Street in Tākaka, in Golden Bay, Tasman, for children aged 2 to 6. It is part of Nelson Tasman Kindergartens and holds Enviroschools Green Gold. The kindergarten sits in a spacious outdoor area, and the children help care for the flower and vegetable gardens. The programme is play-based, with an emphasis on nature, creativity, bicultural practice, literacy, numeracy, science and sustainability.
The site says up to 30 hours a week are free, and that most sessions are free under the 20 Hours ECE policy. Some fees may apply for extra hours or for children under two, and families are asked to contribute towards extra activities. The kindergarten has regular visitors, including yoga instructors, storytellers and bicultural educators, and it runs workshops for whānau. It has a relationship with the local iwi and is an active member of the Golden Bay Kāhui Ako, the local community of learners. Its teaching team is fully qualified and registered.