An early learning centre at 30 Huia Street, near the town centre of Taumarunui, for children aged 0 to 6. It is part of Central Kids, a non-profit kindergarten association that has been providing early childhood education since 1951, with 47 kindergartens in 26 towns across the central North Island.
The centre has a very large outdoor play area, its own chickens, compost and vegetable gardens, and it takes part in the Paper for Trees recycling programme. Its programme blends play-based and structured learning, following Te Whāriki, with a focus on local culture and the environment. The centre describes itself as warm, responsive and inclusive, and says its team is passionate about children.
Families are welcome to visit at any time to meet the team and see the centre. Opening hours vary between the association's kindergartens, so check with the centre for this one.