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Whānau Manaaki Kindergartens

Working for whānau, not for profit.

Whakakitenga | Our Vision: to be a respected leader in early childhood education and a strong advocate for tamariki and whānau

Whānau Manaaki kindergartens bring learning, connection and fun to whānau across Aotearoa.

Whānau Manaaki is a non-profit association providing free early childhood education and community services for whānau across Aotearoa. We offer high-quality teaching and learning with our 100% qualified and registered kindergarten teachers and our skilled and trained educators.

Whānau Manaaki provides administrative, management and property management support to over 100 kindergartens across Aotearoa, supporting educational leadership and professional development to over 800 teaching staff and educators.

A focus on innovation and excellence supports our teachers and educators to provide for the needs of children and their families.

Around 5000 tamariki are enrolled in our kindergartens, and over 80 children are enrolled with our Pasifika-focused Etu Ao home-based services.

Whānau Manaaki children get a great start to their formal education in a caring community environment. Each kindergarten offers its own individual programme, created around community interests along with Te Whāriki - New Zealand's early childhood curriculum.
SPACES AVAILABLE

Enrolments Are Now Open!

Spaces are available at Whānau Manaaki kindergartens across the motu! Our local kindergartens provide 20 hours free for all children from 2-5 years old, low fees after 20 hours, and 100% qualified teachers. Looking for childcare that guarantees learning, friendship, and fun? Find a kindergarten near you and begin the enrolment process today.

Spaces Available at Ngaio Kindergarten

👋 Ngaio Kindergarten has spaces available now. Our service offers 20 hours free ECE for all children...including 2-year-olds. Plus, we open all year-round- including school holidays!
🏡 Pop in and see us today at 65 Ottawa Road, Ngaio.
~ Open 8.30am - 2.30pm.
~ Call us: 04 479 3892
~ Email: ngaio@wmkindergartens.org.nz
100% qualified ECE teachers and most of our kindergartens offer 20 Hours FREE for all tamariki aged 2-5 years old

Whānau Manaaki News

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Government Axes Successful Literacy Project

The government has axed a Pasifika early literacy project (PELP) which was developed ten years ago and which has had positive evaluation results. The programme supports children who learn in Pacific early learning services to successfully transition to school.