Te Ara Mātauranga Kindergarten is a Central Kids kindergarten at 11 Manson Street in Taumarunui, Ruapehu. Central Kids is a non-profit kindergarten association with 47 kindergartens in 26 towns across the central North Island, and it has been providing early childhood education since 1951. This kindergarten follows the lead of the children and their interests, using Te Whāriki and the Habits of Mind framework. The indoor and outdoor spaces include a māra kai, or food garden, and a bike track. Children can use the play areas on visits, and families can visit at any time. The kindergarten has also been known as Tarrangower Kindergarten and Manson Street Kindergarten, and sits next to Tarrangower School. Families use the Storypark app to see photos and videos of their child's day.