Whanganui Central Baptist Kindergarten (CBK) is an early learning centre at 285 Wicksteed Street in Whanganui, with a Christian kaupapa. It takes babies and children up to six years old, in separate spaces for different age groups. Its curriculum reflects its Christian foundation, and its philosophy is to celebrate each child's worth alongside whānau and the wider community.
The centre is open from 7:45am to 5:15pm, Monday to Friday, all year including school holidays. It closes for three weeks over Christmas and New Year, and on public and statutory holidays. Families can choose morning or afternoon sessions, or a full day, and the website recommends at least two half days over two days a week. Teacher-to-child ratios are 1 to 3 for under-twos, 1 to 6 for two-year-olds, 1 to 8 for three-year-olds and 1 to 10 for four-year-olds. Enrolment starts with a visit, then a pre-enrolment form to join the waiting list, and at least three settling visits before the child starts. Some families qualify for WINZ subsidies, and the centre provides 20 hours of early childhood education.