Papamoa COAST Kindergarten

About

We are a non-profit educational service for 3-5 yr olds. We operate under the Tauranga Regional Free Kindergarten Association.

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OUR PLACE
Situated in the coastal suburb of Papamoa our kindergarten largely supports the transition into each of the four main Papamoa Primary schools

OUR PEOPLE
We have a long standing, solid staff team consisting of five fully qualified and registered teachers, an administrator and a cleaner. We also have a very supportive parent committee.

OUR PROGRAMME
We run age specific programmes for 3-4 yr olds and 4-5 yr olds. We have a strong focus on sustainability education and a highly regarded maths and literacy programme with an emphasis on school preparedness.

OUR PRACTICES
We provide a structure which fosters teacher lead, group learning and child initiated free play/work. We strive to get this balance right for the specific age groups we teach. We work hard with our children to nurture a sense of responsibility for ourselves, others, our place and our planet. We create opportunities for children to be industrious and work with real purpose.
Children are required to bring a packed lunch (am tea and lunch). We have a litter-less lunch policy which encourages only packaging that can be reused or recycled.

OUR OPERATING HOURS
Term Times
8.30 - 2.30. Mon - Wed (for our older children)
8.30 - 12.45 Thu - Fri (for our younger children)
Sessions on all five days are offered to older children, although these places are limited.
Home-based care outside of our operating hours can be arranged through our umbrella service the Tauranga Region Kindergarten Association.


OUR COSTS - Public kindergartens are essentially free if you use your Government hours with us, but we are run on donations - $5 per full day and $3 per half day
(If you choose not to use your Government FREE hours with kindergarten, then a fee is charged of $5 per hour).