At Kidsfirst Kindergartens we find new sources of inspiration each day... we're inspired by our tamariki, the fantastic teaching teams, involved parents and the supportive community. Together, we're working to give our youngest learners a great start. Does your child come to us?

There are over 70 Kidsfirst Kindergartens and Early Learning Centres.

* SOME CONDITIONS APPLY

TERM DATES:

Term 1 Starts 23 January Ends 13 April

Glacier Country ELC Starts 9 January

Term 2 Starts 1 May Ends 7 July

Term 3 Starts 24 July Ends 29 September

Term 4 Starts 16 October Ends 20 December

Kidsfirst Kindergartens are the first choice 
for kindergartens and early learning centres on the
West Coast, in South Westland, Banks Peninsula, 
Central Otago, Canterbury, and Christchurch.

We encourage children to learn, play and explore... 

kindergarten is about developing while having fun.



Ko tā mātou he āwhina i ngā tamariki mokopuna kia ako,
kia tākaro, kia tūhura - kote mahi a te pūtahi tamariki
nohinohi he whakawhanake, i te taha o te ngahau

KIDSFIRST KINDERGARTENS ARE A NOT FOR PROFIT ASSOCIATION
THAT HAS DEVELOPED AND MAINTAINED KINDERGARTENS IN CHRISTCHURCH, CENTRAL OTAGO,

BANKS PENINSULA, CANTERBURY AND ON THE WEST COAST
FOR OVER 100 YEARS - AS THE PLACE LOCAL KIDS COME TO LEARN, PLAY AND HAVE FUN.