We’re the largest provider of early childhood services in the South Island with a strong emphasis on quality education as well as learning through play.
Children leave Kidsfirst knowing they are active participants in their own learning and with the confidence to give things a go.
Your child’s interests are nurtured and built on, with programme planning accommodating his or her unique strengths. A strong thread of equality and respect for others is nurtured in all our kindergartens.
We actively work with children on building the communications skills they will need for life, encouraging them to express their feelings and needs through language.
Kidsfirst children are well rounded children. With a healthy balance between learning and fun, our kindergartens prepare them for the next stage in their education and the world beyond.
Kidsfirst is continually reviewing its services to ensure they meet the needs of the parents in the communities we serve. You will find three distinct styles of Kidsfirst service: our sessional kindergartens, which operate morning and afternoon sessions, our all day kindergartens, which operate during school hours, and our Early Learning Centre, which operates all year round, five days a week (Monday to Friday) from 7.45am to 5.00pm.