Central Kids Kindergartens - Kihikihi

About Central Kids Kindergartens - Kihikihi
About Free Kindergarten
Free Kindergartens typically offer sessional or part-day early learning programmes led by fully qualified teachers, following Te Whāriki and emphasising learning through play, social interaction, and community involvement. These centres cater to families seeking high-quality education in a not-for-profit, community-based setting with strong ties to local whānau.
What Is 20 Hours ECE funding?
20 Hours ECE is a government-funded initiative that helps reduce the cost of early childhood education for families with tamariki aged 3–5. Eligible children can receive up to 20 hours of funded care and education each week at participating services. Centres can set their own enrolment patterns and may ask for optional charges, but the funded hours themselves should be free of compulsory fees. If you are unsure how this works at Central Kids Kindergartens - Kihikihi, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
Central Kids Kindergartens - Kihikihi currently has a roll of 52 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 2–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
European tamariki are the largest group (63% of the roll), alongside māori, pacific, asian, other children.
Roll and demographic figures are based on data supplied by the Ministry of Education and were last updated on 01/07/2024.
Parent Reviews
“Kihikihi Kindy was definitely the right place for our daughter, a calm and caring learning environment that helped get her ready for school, great facilities with activities that challenged her and fostered her creativity. We can’t thank the team for helping build confidence and compassion. Thoroughly recommended.”
“My kids loved their time at Kihikihi Kindergarten, they always enjoyed going, often not wanting to leave and they still love returning to visit their teachers. The play spaces are amazing with wide open spaces especially outside. I recommend to everyone who ask”
“Kihikihi Kindergarten is the best all throughout Te Awamutu Area. My girl absolutely loved it there, the teachers & office ladies are awsome.. I would recommend this kindy to everyone i know looking for Kindy for there babies 💯”
“Right from my first moment of contact with them, they made myself and my son feel welcome. My son started there very soon after our initial visit and he enjoyed every moment he was there, even if the first few days were emotional for the both of us (he was the only one of my four children who had to attend an early childhood education facility due to me having to return to work). The staff were fantastic and comforting, and it helped that my son already knew some of the children already attending there. Another fantastic thing that I want to mention, is the increase in hours of them being open! Makes life easier when you have a school hours job! My son has since started school and is thriving (after initially missing his friends that are still at kindy) all because I feel that this kindy and the staff set him up for success! Thank you everyone!”
“Kihikihi Kindergarten has been an amazing place for my daughter! From day one, the teachers have been incredibly welcoming, supportive, and genuinely passionate about what they do. It’s clear they truly care about every child’s growth and well-being. The learning environment is warm, fun, and engaging, with plenty of hands-on activities that spark curiosity and creativity. I’ve seen such positive changes in my daughter—her confidence, social skills, and love for learning. Communication with parents is also great. I always feel informed about what’s happening and appreciate the effort the team puts into making every day special for the kids. Highly recommend this kindergarten to any parent looking for an inspiring place for their little one!”
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