Our Location > Forest Lake (Jamieson) Kindergarten

Hours	Monday - Friday Extended Day: Any 6.5 - 7.5hrs between 8am - 3.30pm Morning:8am/8.30am — 12pm/12.30pm Afternoon:12.30pm — 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 07 849 2684 E jamieson@kindergarten.org.nz 0800 CHILDREN (244 537)
Address	70 Storey Avenue, Hamilton
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Enrol from birth. 20 FREE Hours from 2 years of age.

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About Forest Lake (Jamieson) Kindergarten

Forest Lake (Jamieson) Kindergarten is well-respected for delivering high quality, affordable education and childcare. Our philosophy is based on the belief that children who have a strong sense of self worth are willing to risk take and 'have a go' and this underpins all activities undertaken.

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 theEnviroschools Programme (eg. recycling, composting, gardening).
In Partnership with Sport Waikato Under5 Energize to eat healthy, be active and have fun!
Learning based on the NZ Early Childhood Curriculum, Te Whāriki.
Value family/whaanau and kindergarten partnership.
Transition to school programme.

"The resources that are provided, and the structure of teaching is awesome."

- Family Survey

"Children access an extensive range of high quality equipment and resources to support their play and exploration."

- ERO Report

"The children are always having fun and learning heaps."

- 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/whaanau
Activities/Child led learning
9.10am - Mat Time Hui
10.00am - Morning Tea Kai Reminder
Activities/Child led learning
11.55am - Tidy Up time Waa whakapai
12.05pm - Mat Time Hui
12.15pm - Farewell children Haere raa
12.20pm - Lunch Kai - School Day children

Afternoon

1.00pm - Welcome children & family/whaanau
Activities/Child led learning
2.00pm - Mat Time Hui
2.15pm - Shared Afternoon Tea Kai
3.00pm - Tidy Up time Waa whakapai
3.15pm - Mat Time Hui
3.30pm - Farewell children Haere raa