An all-day kindergarten on Miro Street in Mount Maunganui, which has served the community since 1988. It was formerly called Mount Plunket Preschool, and it is part of the Inspired Kindergartens group.
The kindergarten takes children from two to six years old, and it follows Te Whāriki, the New Zealand early childhood curriculum. The centre says it keeps small group sizes and good staff-to-child ratios, and that it keeps a child's routines where it can, including sleep and mealtimes. Siblings are kept together where possible. The centre values its dual heritage as part of Aotearoa.
Hours are 7.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. The Ministry of Education provides 20 free hours a week for children over three. The group says some of its kindergartens also offer 30 free hours a week from age two, and the website asks families to confirm this with the kindergarten. Session times are usually around school hours, with some longer sessions available.
Families are encouraged to visit. To arrange a visit, call the kindergarten or drop in during the day.
The kindergarten is at 19 Miro Street, Mount Maunganui, Tauranga. Our pick in Mount Maunganui for a family who needs a full day of early learning close to the beach.