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James Gray Kindergarten

James Gray Kindergarten in Kingsley Street, Leamington, provides a welcoming, caring, safe and stimulating educational environment where children and their families / whānau feel included and respected.

With a large playground including giant sandpit and even a ngahere (forest) there are many opportunities for play and learning outdoors.

Inside, there are oodles of resources for Head Teacher Nicola and her passionate team to deliver a programme of learning made fun for tamariki.

Welcome to
James Gray Kindergarten

James Gray Kindergarten in Kingsley Street, Leamington, provides a welcoming, caring, safe and stimulating educational environment where children and their families / whānau feel included and respected.

With a large playground including giant sandpit and even a ngahere (forest) there are many opportunities for play and learning outdoors.

Inside, there are oodles of resources for Head Teacher Nicola and her passionate team to deliver a programme of learning made fun for tamariki.

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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
12.30pm - 3.30pm

Fees

20 Hours free from 2 years old
$5.10 per hour for any additional hours*
(*NOTE: $8 per hour if you have attested any of your 20 ECE Hours at another service)

Contact

07 827 4714

18 Kingsley Street, Cambridge

jamesgray@kindergarten.org.nz

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About James Gray Kindergarten

We are proud of the inspiring and carefully planned indoor / outdoor learning environment enhanced by large play spaces and a variety of equipment and resources available to cater for children’s learning needs and interests. 

James Gray Kindergartens Waikato is well-respected for delivering high quality, affordable education and childcare in Cambridge.

  • 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).
  • Learning based on the NZ Early Childhood Curriculum, Te Whāriki.
  • Value family/whānau and kindergarten partnership.
  • Cool 4 School transition to school programme.
Why choose us?

Why choose us?

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 and waiata.

Nicola
Head Teacher

Nicola -DipTch (ECE)

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