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Our Location > Galbraith Kindergarten

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Hours

Monday - Friday
Extended Day: Any 6.5 - 7.5hrs between 8am - 3.30pm
Morning: Any 4 - 4.5hrs between 8am - 12.30pm
Afternoon: Any 3 - 3.5hrs between 12pm - 3.30pm

20 Hours free from 2 years old.
$5.00 per hour for any additional hours*
(*NOTE: $8 per hour if you have attested any of your 20 ECE Hours at another service)
Contact
P 07 824 8976
E galbraith@kindergarten.org.nz

0800 CHILDREN (244 537)
Address

21 Herschel Street, Ngaruawahia
ERO

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Enrol from birth. 20 FREE Hours from 2 years of age.

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About Galbraith Kindergarten

Ko te mea nui, ko nga tamariki, where children come first, forms the foundation of Galbraith Kindergartens Waikato and flows into the kindergarten’s philosophy of:

  • Whanaungatanga, to provide a learning environment in which all tamariki will learn to respect themselves and others, and the kindergarten environment and community, and
  • Manākitanga, to provide an environment for children, whānau, staff and the wider community to feel welcome and valued.

Our programme centres around child initiated learning, based on their interests and fostering discovery and adult supported learning. We consider Papatūānuku (Mother earth) as an important element in supporting children’s learning and this links into many aspects of our programme. Whānau relationships provide the connection between home and the kindergarten to support children’s learning. Whānau input is valued and encouraged in all areas of the kindergarten operations. We have strong relations with our local community and schools of Ngaruawahia.

Galbraith Kindergartens Waikato delivers high quality, affordable (cheap!) education and childcare:

  • Warm & welcoming staff who are passionate about teaching and learning.
  • Safe, caring and stimulating environment.
  • Well resourced and huge outdoor play area.
  • Children develop social interaction and respect.
  • An exclusive early childhood partnership with the Enviroschools Programme (eg. recycling, composting, gardening).
  • In Partnership with Sports Waikato Under5 Energize to eat healthy, be active & have fun! 
  • Learning based on the NZ Early Childhood Curriculum, Te Whāriki.
  • Value family/whānau and kindergarten partnership.
  • Transition to school programme.

"We love that our child is welcomed like a family member."

- Family Survey

"Children experience a high quality programme that respond to their interests and strengths."

- ERO Report

"My child gets a chance to socialise with other kids. I like the wide range of activities that they do."

- Family Survey

Our qualified staff carefully plan programmes that fulfil the early childhood curriculum. We aim to ensure children are competent, confident and successful learners. Children will learn and develop:

  • A strong foundation in reading, writing and maths
  • Art, creativity, music and dance skills
  • An understanding of sustainability and their environment
  • The importance of New Zealand's heritage
  • Social skills, behaviour management and manners
  • Self confidence
  • Learning skills such as independence, creativity and curiosity
  • Friendships that may last throughout their schooling
  • Relationships with consistent, familiar teachers
  • To understand and operate within a structured routine

Teachers provide learning extensions that prepare you child for school which include numeracy & numbers, literacy & language, nature & science, computers & technology, puzzles & games, creative arts, sand & water play, trips, transition to school programme, child friendships… and more!

Children work together at mat time to share daily information, stories, songs, movement, drama & waiata, etc.

A typical daily learning routine

Morning

8.15am - Welcome children & family/whānau
Activities/Child led learning
9.00am - Mat Time Hui
9.30am - Activities/Child led learning
10.30am - Morning Tea Kai Reminder
11.45am - Tidy Up time Wā whakapai
12.00pm - Mat Time Hui
12.15pm - Farewell children Haere rā

12.20pm - Lunch Kai - School Day children

Afternoon

12.45pm - Welcome children & family/whānau
Activities/Child led learning
1.45pm - Afternoon Tea Kai Reminder
2.15pm - Tidy Up time Wā whakapai
2.30pm - Mat Time Hui
2.45pm - Farewell children Haere rā

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Robert Robert

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