Kindergarten in Christchurch

“Lovely teachers. I love how they individually pay attention to the children's need and write a review and feeback in Educa so us parents can see the progress of what they are learning in school. I often get educated too on how they build up the learning through playing. My daughter loves her kindee so much. It's never a dull moment for her. She often feels sad when it is not her school day, she very much enjoys her kindee. Teachers are so approachable and loving and good values are very much imparted to my daughter. Would rate them higher than 5 star.”

“Amazing kindergarten with great staff & amazing learning opportunities for young children”

“By far the the friendliest staff we have encountered at any kindi. Our young daughter really loved coming to this place. The staff takes really good care of the kids. We had to switch to Halswell Kidsfirst because its way closer to us. But we and our daughter really enjoyed her time at this kindi while she was there.”

“This is a great kindy. It has a huge outdoor area including a large covered area which is good for when it's raining. There are so many different activities set up to keep the kids busy. My daughter loves coming home with crafts she's made using the glue gun! The hours are perfect for my 4year old as she doesn't come home too tired and over stimulated!”

“We had our 3 children attend this kindy, it was and still is their favourite place. The staff are absolutely wonderful and they are the highlight of this kindergarten. Their care and attention to every family is so special. The teachers have incredible knowledge and experience and they form such a lovely bond with the kids. The oldschool feel of the kindy is nostalgic to our childhood with activities and toys we loved as kids too. They always have new and exciting stations setup for the kids to explore. The outside space is ideal, a large sandpit, mud kitchen and woodwork table were amongst our children’s favs. The new playground is coming along so well and we look forward to seeing the progress. Highly recommend this kindergarten!”

“I am very happy to have chosen such a good kindergarten for my children. Helen, Kai, and Ange all great and my kids love them！”

“Great kindy and good enviornment”

“My kid loved it. Great teachers and the parties they threw were off the hook..... For a kindy”

“Great kindy. The teachers are so kind, patient and so engaging with the kids. My daughter loves it”

“What a amazing kindergarten beautiful homely feel and positive atmosphere my son absolutely loves it and is always engaged in the activities put on each day the teachers are wonderful they are all so supportive and work with family's for what's best for each individual child my son has made lovely connections with each teacher and is flourishing I can't recommend bush street kidsfirst enough”

“Our child has been at Cotswold Kidsfirst for just over a year and it's been so great for his development. The teaching staff are experienced professionals who know how to bring the best out of your child. Every day he looks forward to going to kindy. I would recommend kindy to any family considering it, it's such an amazing environment for tamariki.”

“Our two children went here, and although we knew they would be there for only few weeks due to my partner’s work - the relationship they’ve built with teachers and the way they felt so comfortable to be themselves in such a short period is AMAZING. All teachers are absolutely amazing, very warm yet professional. It does confirm that quality beats quantity. Thank you, dear teachers and dear tamariki, for sharing this moment in time with us! ❤️ Thanks to those personalised books we’ll remind kids about this incredible time of their lives, and I’ll for sure never forget how kind and helpful you all were to all of us!”

“Enrolling my son in this Kindy was the best decision I’ve made for him. We moved from another centre (after visiting a few before that) and from the moment we walked in to Selwyn St Kindy we were made to feel so welcome; all staff immediately engaged with me, my son and my younger daughter too. Communication has been excellent, both in person and through the online platform, we always know what’s happening day to day. The kindy has a great large outdoor space and a beautiful and engaging indoor space. The teachers go above and beyond, embracing the strengths of families and celebrating the diverse community. What I love most is the genuine love and energy for the children, they truly put kids first and always take the time to comfort and listen to the children and their needs. They do it all, so many wonderful opportunities for the kids, they seek out interesting learning opportunities They sing with the kids, bake, use lots of te reo, actively teach about managing emotions, I really cannot fault them. It’s the kindy I wish all kids could have!”

“My daughter loves her days at this centre The teachers are great”

“Amazing, lovely and so supportive with both children and teachers!! The best kindy out there ❤️”

“The best Kindy! Amazing, caring teachers and a huge playground. Every day there is a new activity.”

“Could not recommend enough. The most beautiful, nurturing, engaging, and fun kindy. The teachers, Jo, Kelly, and Miranda are fantastic. They are warm, loving, fun, and so knowledgeable. They are dedicated to really knowing each child, and supporting their individual needs and interests. The activities and resources are ever changing and varied. The outdoor space is magical. My three children have all attended, and it really is like a family. I have a child who is neurodivergent, and their support in this has made such a difference to my daughter (and me!). Their engagement with the Ministry of Ed for diagnosis and support, and their hard work going the extra mile and been so appreciated. There will be tears when we leave!”

“Really appreciate the time and energy you have spent on our kids.”

“The Kaiako at Mathers Rd Kidsfirst are amazing. Every morning our whānau arrives to a magical space, and my tamaiti is off for a day of adventures. We love the large outside play area, and the huge range of resources for the children.”

“Definitely recommend. Space is great and teachers are lovely. My 2 kids that went here miss the teachers now”

“This Kindy is just amazing. My son is just so happy and excited every time he goes to kindy. The teachers are great and friendly. Whenever I drop my son off or pick him up it hust feels so comfortable and easy. I would suggest this kindy over and over best one i have ever experienced by far.”

“The Bays is an amazing kindy! Our usual kindy is under renovations so we have come to The Bays for a couple of terms - and we are so impressed! We have been welcomed with open arms and it really does feel like a second home. All of the teachers are so amazing and have created such an amazing culture - they are nurturing, encouraging and respectful. Highly recommend!”