Wharerangi Kindergarten Essex Street, Tamatea, Napier, Hawke's Bay 4112

Welcome to Wharerangi Kindergarten, located in the beautiful city of Napier, New Zealand. As an establishment, point of interest, and school, we take pride in providing a mindful and nurturing atmosphere for children.

At Wharerangi Kindergarten, we believe in creating a calm environment that nurtures the senses and promotes a sense of security for children. Our engaging approach allows children the freedom to interact with people, places, and things, fostering their independence and confidence. We strongly believe in the power of building intimate relationships with our students, holding the space for their growth and development.

Our curriculum is designed to respond to the interests and strengths of each child, allowing them to largely lead their own learning journey. We provide resources and an environment that invites exploration, with imaginative play and literacy being highly visible in our program. Through this approach, children demonstrate confidence, independence, and most importantly, have fun.

At Wharerangi Kindergarten, we value the importance of positive and responsive relationships between teachers and children. We promote tuakana teina relationships, where children play well alongside others and support each other in their learning for sustained periods of time. Our teachers actively seek ways to integrate te ao Māori across all aspects of the curriculum, continually strengthening our bicultural approach.

We are grateful for the trust and support of our parents and families. We have received heartwarming messages of gratitude, such as "Thank you for all of your time, attention, kindness, love, and care that you have spent, given, and taken to my children over the last 5 years." and "Our whanau will miss you all so much. Thank you for the lovely bright smiles we were greeted with everyday."

Our vision is that learning is child's play and teaching is a passion. We strive to create an experience that both children and parents look forward to. We are committed to growing good people for a changing world, and we thank the staff and students of Tamatea High School for their support in achieving this vision.

If you are looking for a kindergarten that offers a mindful and nurturing environment, where children are encouraged to explore, learn, and grow, then Wharerangi Kindergarten is the perfect place for your child. We look forward to welcoming you into our vibrant and colorful community.