Kindergartens - the best of the past and the future...
The first Kindergarten in New Zealand was established in Dunedin in 1889 out of the hope that children would be able to have a better life through the charity work of caring citizens. Those pioneers of early childhood education dreamed of a future where all children could have access to a quality of life that was, at that time, the privilege of the wealthy.
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Today we live in a different world. Nelson Tasman Kindergartens takes the rich history of the Kindergarten movement forward into the 21st century.
We continue to serve communities by providing high quality education to children, support for whānau and expertise for the early childhood sector.
Our research programmes are designed to drive constant improvement as well as inform best practice in national and international education journals.
Our programmes are regularly audited by a senior teaching team to ensure all aspects of programming and practice is of the highest quality, using the most up to date knowledge.
All of this is done with one key goal in mind, a goal that has inspired Kindergarteners for over a century – that each and every child deserves the best possible start.
Some examples of the exciting and progressive programmes we offer:
Developing a programme based on the latest research in brain development (Laura Ingram)
Creating a community hub where whānau can access multiple social services and support (Laura Ingram)
Creating a specialised transition to school programme based on physical development (Stoke)
Developing a programme that blends ICT and art (Nayland)
Click here to read more about the history of kindergarten...
Today we live in a different world. Nelson Tasman Kindergartens takes the rich history of the Kindergarten movement forward into the 21st century.
We continue to serve communities by providing high quality education to children, support for whānau and expertise for the early childhood sector.
Our research programmes are designed to drive constant improvement as well as inform best practice in national and international education journals.
Our programmes are regularly audited by a senior teaching team to ensure all aspects of programming and practice is of the highest quality, using the most up to date knowledge.
All of this is done with one key goal in mind, a goal that has inspired Kindergarteners for over a century – that each and every child deserves the best possible start.
Some examples of the exciting and progressive programmes we offer:
Developing a programme based on the latest research in brain development (Laura Ingram)
Creating a community hub where whānau can access multiple social services and support (Laura Ingram)
Creating a specialised transition to school programme based on physical development (Stoke)
Developing a programme that blends ICT and art (Nayland)
