Kidsfirst Kindergartens Opawa-St Martins 8 Butler Street, Saint Martins, Christchurch, Canterbury 8023

Welcome to Kidsfirst Kindergartens Ōpāwa St Martins, located in the beautiful city of Christchurch, New Zealand. Our kindergarten is situated on Butler Street, right on the edge of Hansen’s Park and just a short distance from the Ōpāwaho river. Nestled at the foot of the Port Hills, our institution offers a unique and picturesque setting that provides a special connection to the natural environment.

With a long-standing reputation for quality care and education, generations of families return to our kindergarten because of the happy and fun-filled times experienced here. Our spacious and landscaped grounds offer plenty of room for children to engage in challenging and physically active play. Surrounded by native trees and gardens, they can explore and participate in an array of creative and sensory experiences.

Inside our kindergarten, you'll find an open, expansive, and inspiring learning environment that encourages collaborative ways of working. Designed for children aged 2 to 5 years, this environment provides numerous opportunities to try new things, inspire curiosity, and develop creativity through play. We strive to create an atmosphere full of fun that promotes independence and a sense of belonging for our children.

At Kidsfirst Kindergartens Ōpāwa St Martins, our teaching team operates from a set of values that promote a love of learning, passion, and wonderment. We nurture your child's imagination, building on their interests, skills, and abilities. Every person in our kindergarten, including both children and adults, is valued as both a teacher and a learner.

As a member of the Enviroschools program, we are dedicated to educating children, parents, and whānau about the environment and our responsibilities within it. Using innovative methods, we teach our children about sustainable practices and encourage them to become citizens for positive action.

Our experienced team of kaiako (teachers) works closely with families to promote your child's learning and development. We warmly welcome you and your whānau (family) into our kindergarten, celebrating your language, culture, and identity. Your participation brings a richness to our program.

Beyond the kindergarten gate, we regularly embark on adventures in our local community. We have an established Bush Kindergarten program that focuses on challenging children, fostering teamwork, and developing leadership skills. Our visits to Mt Vernon, a great natural setting, allow our children to climb trees, mud slide, explore caves, and create their own fun.

We have formed close partnerships with local schools, ensuring a smooth transition to school for both you and your child. Regular visits from new entrant teachers to the kindergarten further support this transition.

We recommend initially enrolling your child for at least two full days, gradually building up to five days at their own pace. This allows our teachers to get to know your child and provides consistency in supporting their learning.

Nau mai, tauti mai - come in any time! We would love to show you around and make you feel welcome at Kidsfirst Kindergartens Ōpāwa St Martins.