Why Kidsfirst

There are so many reasons why Kidsfirst is a great choice

for tamariki and whānau

We’ve been around for over 100 years, putting the children, the learning and the laughter first.

We’re a hundred percent Aotearoa owned and operated, and our fully trained teachers are passionate about guiding tamariki through Te Whāriki, the New Zealand curriculum, using the kindergarten philosophy. We keep our class sizes small so we can get to know you and your child, and our backyards are big and beautiful!

Manaakitanga (caring, nurturing and respect) and whanaungatanga (connection to families and communities) are central to the culture that is Kidsfirst Kindergartens. We weave our histories, stories, songs and language of Aotearoa New Zealand into every kindergarten day.

Find out why our kindergartens are #betterbecause and what parents say about Kidsfirst.

A proudly New Zealand owned and operated not-for-profit kindergarten association with over 110 years of kiwi heritage