The place your kid wants to be.

Franklin’s Christian Preschool Centre

St James Kidsway

Belonging

Friendly

Empowering

Innovative

St James Kidsway is a Christian Preschool with a community outlook. We offer a safe environment tucked away in peaceful surroundings. Our modern facility has an extensive outdoor space which is loved by our children, teachers and families alike. Come and see for yourself what’s on offer here at St James Kidsway.

20 hours free for two-year-olds who attend a minimum of 20 hours per week

20 hours free for children from Three – Six years old

*30 hours free for our 4.5 year-olds to help with the transition to school

(The government funding is capped at 6 hours per day for the 20 hours fee scheme
and our hourly rate applies for bookings that exceed 6 hours per day and 20 hours per week)
*Your child must attend a minimum of 30 hours per week otherwise our hourly rate will apply for bookings over the 20 hours free

Term dates 2024:

We close for the school holidays

START	END
30 January	12 April
29 April	5 July
22 July	27 September
14 October	13 December

Who are we?

Our Vision

Our Mission

Our Constitution

Education Review

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OUR MAIN VALUES

Our Philisophy

St James Kidsway is committed to providing care and education for children from two years of age till school age. We believe in the relationship of Tuakana Teina, where children are able to learn from older and younger children.

Our Christian faith is the core belief that underpins our professional teaching practice for the positive outcomes for our children, who then become competent learners able to make a valued contribution to society. The Christian nature of St James Kidsway encompasses an open, caring and respectful relationships.

We acknowledge the expectations and aspirations of the parents and whanau for their children and will work alongside them. We encourage partnership with whanau and encourage them to be involved in the children’s learning journey as well as the centre community.

Teachers embrace the teachable moments. Learning will be fun and exciting. Our curriculum is child-centered and extends on interest and events that take place in the family, community and the wider world. We believe in shared kai times where children are able to gather with friends and kaiako to learn, eat and share stories.

Teachers are carefully chosen, each has special attributes that are needed to nurture and care for children. All teacher’s model love, trust, empathy, peacefulness and respect that makes St James Kidsway a place for children to grow.

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MEET OUR TEACHERS

Our Team

With a passion for helping children learn, we have a dedicated team…

Sharon Harris

Centre Manager

Anita

Registered Teacher

Shanna Stobart

Registered Teacher

Our
activities

Skills That Children Will Learn

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Table/Floor Toys

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Outdoor Games

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Sand Play

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Play Dough

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Building Blocks

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Water Play

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WHAT PARENTS SAY

Testimonials About Little Birdies

“Thank you from the bottom of my heart. My family have been truly blessed to have you been part of such a wonderful environment for our boys to be cared for in. They have all had so much fun. Thank you also for the lovely chats with me – they certainly kept me sane when the kids were little and sometimes you guys were my only adult contact! We will miss you all terribly.”

Ann

We are really touched by that kindness – your preschool has always gone above and beyond – any other mum I have talked to in the area has always said great things about St James preschool. You have a great, and well deserved, reputation.

JESS

The Disco was a great family event. What a fantastic social occasion for all. I loved the way everyone there was friendly and mingled. The children past and present, had a very magical time. What a celebration.

Bennett Family

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