New Zealand Kindergartens
TE PŪTAHI KURA PUHOU O AOTEAROA
Early Childhood Education is one of the most effective investments a country can make to improve social, educational, and economic outcomes
Welcome to New Zealand Kindergartens
A Proud Heritage of Teacher-Led, Community-Led Early Childhood Education
Kindergarten in Aotearoa New Zealand is grounded in a rich legacy of community pioneers who believed in the impact of early education. The journey began in the late 1800’s, with the establishment of the first Kindergarten in Dunedin in 1889, followed by Christchurch in 1899, Wellington in 1905, Auckland in 1908, and Invercargill in 1919.
By 1975, 75 independent Kindergarten Associations were operating 384 Kindergartens across the country. Today, 27 local Kindergarten Associations continue this legacy, collectively operating around 669 services.
Our teaching staff is 100% qualified
They are registered teachers, and they are covered by the same legislation and code of practice as teachers in schools. In addition to working with our member Associations, we work in partnership with Early Childhood Education Peak Bodies to advance mutually beneficial mahi.
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Your Local Kindergarten Associations
To enrol your child in a Kindergarten, please select a Kindergarten Association within your region.