Kidsfirst Kindergartens Edmonds Smith Street

Welcome to Kidsfirst Kindergartens Edmonds Smith Street! Located at 21 Smith Street in Christchurch, we are a beloved institution that has been a part of this neighborhood since the 1950s. Our kindergarten is a point of interest for families in the area, and we value the importance of our past and present families in shaping our kindergarten life.

When you visit Kidsfirst Edmonds Smith St, you will be greeted with a warm welcome from our friendly tamariki (children) and teaching team. Our spacious and well-lit indoor environment is beautifully decorated with examples of our children's learning and artwork. Here, children aged 2 to 5 years experience a balance of predictable routines and free play, allowing them to explore and learn at their own pace.

Our outdoor environment is truly magical. Our garden is filled with natural shade and inspiring spaces for stories, games, and quiet times. It is a wondrous space adorned with native plantings, perfect for curious learners and creative imaginations. Children can enjoy challenging climbing and physical play equipment, encouraging active exploration and physical development.

With green grass, barked areas, gardens, climbing trees, and specially designed equipment, our outdoor space supports children's physical growth and development. Tamariki have the opportunity to use real resources such as saws, hammers, nails, and gardening equipment, learning about managing risk and making safe choices for meaningful play.

At Kidsfirst Edmonds Smith St, tamariki feel comfortable and secure. This is their place, where they can play, learn, and have fun. Our education program reflects and values the rich cultural diversity of our community. We encourage children to build self-confidence, develop their own interests, and explore a broad range of learning experiences, laying a strong foundation for lifelong learning.

Community and connectedness are at the heart of what we do. We believe in including whānau (families) along our early learning journey, embracing their languages, cultures, ideas, and stories from home. Our kindergarten serves as a hub for our community, where families make lasting connections that extend beyond their children's time at our kindergarten.

We have strong links with our local primary schools, ensuring a smooth transition to school for your child. The commitment from our team is to enrich children's lives in a caring, inclusive, and respectful environment. Trust, honesty, respect, and responsibility are values woven throughout our program, and the close relationships our teachers develop with parents and families greatly contribute to each child's learning.

We recommend enrolling your child for at least three full days, gradually building up to five days at their own pace. This allows our teachers to get to know your child, build a relationship, and provide consistent support for their learning.

Nau mai, tauti mai - come in any time! We would love to show you around and make you feel welcome. Keep an eye out for special offers that may enable more children to join our not-for-profit, community kindergarten. However, spaces are limited, and these offers only apply for a limited time. Conditions apply.

Visit Kidsfirst Kindergartens Edmonds Smith Street and become a part of our warm and inclusive community today!