Welcome to Kowhai Childcare
A Home away from Home
KOWHAI CHILDCARE
Welcome to Kowhai Childcare – a homely environment where children are educated using the Waldorf/Steiner Philosophy.
Our childcare centre focuses on meaningful learning experiences in a nurturing, caring environment where children can feel safe and loved. Our aim is to carefully foster and protect the physical, emotional, social and spiritual nature of each child, which allows them to unfold at their own pace in a healthy way.
Ages 6 months to 5 years
Open Monday – Friday 7.30am – 5.30pm
What makes us special
Our Whare
We have two cosy warm whare that are filled with toys and resources which are ‘open ended’ – enabling free and creative play.(the open ended nature of the resources are more for kindergarten aged children – the younger the child the more form the toy has)
All areas of the childcare centre have been carefully planned and designed to provide children with opportunities for play.
Both the Kowhai and Tui whare are situated in park-like surroundings. We have an established vegetable garden and orchard which is an important part of our programme. We provide delicious, nutritious meals to our students – check out the menu here.
Kowhai – Childcare
0-3.5 year olds
Kowhai Whare is an original character homestead with a kitchen in the centre of the building. Kowhai Whare is a homely environment where children can enjoy play in a space that feels very similar to a home.
Tui – Childcare
3.5-5 year olds
Tui Whare is a purpose built centre with an open plan layout. Tui is as much like a home as a childcare centre can be. The kitchen is at the heart of the building; with beautiful soft colours, and wooden floors and furniture.
Rimu – Play Circle
Rimu Cottage Play Circle is a warm and nurturing environment for parents and children. It is a first step in learning about Waldorf Education where parents work quietly on craft, preparing morning tea with the children playing close by.
Play Circle is co-ordinated by a fully qualified Early Childhood Teacher who works closely to support children, parents and whanau.
Play Circle runs on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9am – 12 noon.
Education Review Office Report (ERO)
Where you can find us
A home away from home
Rimu Cottage Play Circles
Physical Address:
68 Te Manatu Drive, Huntington, Hamilton 3210
New Zealand
Phone: 0800 4WALDORF (0800-492 536) extn 1
Email: eceprincipal@waikatowaldorf.school.nz
Kowhai Childcare Centre
Physical Address:
68 Te Manatu Drive, Huntington, Hamilton 3210
New Zealand
Phone: 0508-4WALDORF (0508-492 536)
Email: kowhai@waikatowaldorf.school.nz
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We would be thrilled to meet you!