The Southland Kindergarten
Association provides an effective, high quality Early Childhood Education
service that is affordable and accessible to all families throughout Southland.
What we do at Kindergarten
At kindergarten children have fun and learn through play. Our indoor and outside play areas are spacious, attractive and well resourced. This means children have the time and space to play together so they can learn the social, physical, thinking and language skills needed for school.
Teachers work alongside the children, sometimes guiding, sometimes directing and often discovering things together. Creativity and imagination are nurtured as children investigate things that interest them.
Our Kindergartens are part of the community and the children are involved in their community through excursions, visitors and special events.
Parents and families are welcomed and encouraged to participate in our programme's as they wish.
What are the Kindergarten hours?
A variety of hours and times are offered to suit the needs of the community. The different options available are:
- Traditional sessional Kindergarten, offering morning and afternoon sessions.
- Kindergarten Day, that offers extended sessions up to 6 hours per day.
- The Cottage Kindergarten, which offers full day education and care for children aged 2 to 5 years.
Please enquire at your local Kindergarten.
How do I enrol my child into Kindergarten?
We recommend enrolling your child at your local Kindergarten when they are 2 years old. We use a waiting list system for enrolment so entry age is dependent on the number of children on the Kindergarten's waiting list.
If you are ready to enrol your child please visit your local Kindergarten where the teachers will help you with the enrolment process.
Our Teachers
We employ 100% qualified and registered teachers with either a Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood Education, Diploma of Teaching (Early Childhood Education) or its equivalent as a minimum qualification.
Our teachers keep up to date with the latest educational research and trends through participation in high quality local, national and international seminars, workshops and conferences.
What will it cost?
The Government's 20 Hours Early Childhood Education is available at all our Kindergartens. If you bring your 20 Hours to Kindergarten you will not be charged a fee.
Our fee is $4.00 per hour with discounts available where 20 Hours is used at the Kindergarten and your child is enrolled for more than 20 hours per week. Please talk to your local Kindergarten about this when enrolling.
Under 3's are free at Kindergarten if your 20 Hours is to be used at the Kindergarten when your child turns three.
Enrol your child at Kindergarten today.
