Overlooking Ashbury Park, Waimataitai Kindergarten is relaxed, engaging, and encouraging of exploration and curiosity.

Tamariki are encouraged to have positive attitudes towards themselves, each other, and the environment, and we support this through our curriculum priorities of:

Whatumanawa – A healthy expression of emotion

Tamariki strengthen their emotional competence through understanding, expressing and regulating their thoughts, feelings, and actions in a healthy way.

Manaakitanga – Respect and care of each other

Tamariki develop nurturing relationships with each other, showing kindness and respect, enhancing the mana of each child.

Kaitiakitanga - Guardianship of our whenua (land)

Tamariki connect with Papatūānuku, strengthening their understanding and awareness in caring for the environment and everything within it.

Celebrating the cultural diversity of tamariki and their whānau we provide a bicultural curriculum that upholds the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Our large environment fosters strong links to the natural world and is rich in challenges and opportunities that empower tamariki to turn their natural energy into skills for life ‘kia huri te wairua o ngā tamariki mokopuna, ki te toi o te orangatanga’.

Situated at 69 Evans Street TIMARU

Phone: (03) 684 3419

Cell phone (txt messages): 0273 170 084

Email: waimataitai.kindergarten@sck.nz

Hours: Monday to Friday – 8:30am – 2:30pm

Whānau comments: 

“I am absolutely delighted to be writing a testimonial for Waimataitai Kindergarten, I could not speak highly enough of the staff, and the community that supports them. I currently have 2 children at Waimataitai Kindy, both with very different personalities, yet I have found the teachers to be very supportive and used different strategies to ensure that both children are reaching their potential. The Kindy is situated in a beautiful park setting, with a well equipped and challenging outdoor play area. Inside there are plenty more exciting learning environments for the children to explore. I can honestly say both my children have flourished at Waimataitai Kindy. They are more confident learners and they feel a true sense of belonging. 

I feel fortunate that our daughters are a part of Waimataitai Kindergarten. I will be recommending and have done so already.”

“After visiting many childcare providers in Timaru we found Waimataitai kindergarten to be the best fit for our family. Waimataitai kindergarten has opened its doors to our family and extended family and graced us with their fabulous teaching team and curriculum. They have given our children the best stepping stone start into the big world of education. Their continuous growth within our community has enabled our children to develop with the key skills to establish the best beginning with their learning. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for an early childhood provider and we will be forever grateful with the educational compass they have given our family.”

“I am absolutely delighted to be writing a testimonial for Waimataitai Kindergarten, I could not speak highly enough of the staff, and the community that supports them. I currently have 2 children at Waimataitai Kindy, both with very different personalities, yet I have found the teachers to be very supportive and used different strategies to ensure that both children are reaching their potential. The Kindy is situated in a beautiful park setting, with a well equipped and challenging outdoor play area. Inside there are plenty more exciting learning environments for the children to explore. I can honestly say both my children have flourished at Waimataitai Kindy. They are more confident learners and they feel a true sense of belonging.

I feel fortunate that our daughters are a part of Waimataitai Kindergarten. I will be recommending and have done so already.”

“After visiting many childcare providers in Timaru we found Waimataitai kindergarten to be the best fit for our family. Waimataitai kindergarten has opened its doors to our family and extended family and graced us with their fabulous teaching team and curriculum. They have given our children the best stepping stone start into the big world of education. Their continuous growth within our community has enabled our children to develop with the key skills to establish the best beginning with their learning. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for an early childhood provider and we will be forever grateful with the educational compass they have given our family.”