Our Programmes

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Explorers (ages 2-3yrs)
  • We support each child to gain a sense of belonging as they begin their learning journey at preschool.

  • develop self-help and self-care skills

  • build relationships, developing trust

  • supporting through transitions

  • nurture curiosity and creativity

  • learn through trial and error

  • engage in new learning experiences (eg: messy play)

  • aim to balance free-choice learning alongside structured learning (mat times, morning and lunch breaks)

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Trans4mers (4 years old)

Transitioning from Explorers: This programme is designed for up to 10 children. We run Trans4mers every day, for one and a half hours.

  • offer consistent learning opportunities

  • begin to build a more structured framework of learning

  • encourage and build on following instructions

  • expect children to take responsibility in their learning environment

  • introduce a new learning environment and new skills

  • introduce letters and symbols

  • learn to recognise our names and start to learn the different letters of it

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Pathfinders (B4 School).

Pathfinders: This Programme is run every day in the afternoons for 2 hours and sets the foundation for a 9am-3pm primary school day.

  • begin to teach our children to read and write

  • continue building on the structured learning experiences of Trans4mers

  • aim to prepare each child to their full potential for school readiness

  • build confidence in their own abilities to able to succeed in school

  • Preparing children for school with focused learning in reading, writing, numeracy, science, and the arts. We help build confidence, independence, and readiness for a full school day.

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Our Costs

  • 3-5 year olds: 20 ECE funded hours per week (FREE)

  • Additional hours (over 20): $10 per hour

    ECE (Early Childhood Education) funding applies for eligible children aged 3-5 years.

  • 2-3 years old: $7 per hour

    Need help?

    If you are unsure about enrolment or what your child may be entitled to, please do not hesitate to contact us, we're happy to assist. Some families may also be eligible for WINZ childcare subsidies.

Hours Of Operation

Monday to Friday 8am-4pm

Doors open at 8am for preparation. Children may arrive from 8:15am. Learning programmes begin shortly after.

Our Team

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Tony Bracefield/Mr B

Manager

Aunty Melitta

Registered Head Teacher/First Aid Qualified

Aunty Stacey

Acting Registered Head Teacher/First Aid Qualified

Aunty Leanne

Registered Teacher/First Aid Qualified

Aunty Lynn

Registered Teacher/First Aid Qualified

Aunty Siniva

Teacher Aide/First Aid Qualified

Aunty Yna

Registered Teacher

Aunty Leah

Registered Teacher

Aunty Nimo

Admin

Thomas Raki/Tommy

Marketing Manager

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About Us

Love God, Love People, Love Learning

At St Andrew's Preschool, we provide a warm nurturing environment where each child is known, valued, and encouraged to thrive.

Our teaching is intentional and guided by biblical values, helping children grow in character, confidence, and curiosity. We build on each child's strengths through planned learning experiences that support their development spiritually, emotionally, socially, and academically.

As a Christian preschool in Aotearoa, we follow the ECE curriculum with a strong foundation in faith, fostering skills for life - like kindness, resilience, problem solving, and independence. We partner with parents to plant seeds that will grow into a lifelong love of learning and for the Lord.

"Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it." Proverbs 22:6