Early childhood education and care, Katikati

Where your child feels at home each day

We have been looking after Katikati tamariki since 2016, tucked in behind the main street with a big back garden for digging and climbing. Most of our team have been here for years, so the children see the same familiar faces every morning.

Weekly fees

Fees by age band

Under 2 Pēpi room $395

Full days, 8am to 5pm

2 to 3 Toddler room $310

Full days, 8am to 5pm

3 to 5 Kōwhai room $140

Full days, after 20 Hours ECE is applied

The numbers

Ratios

1 teacher to 5 children Under 2
1 teacher to 10 children Over 2

The day

How the day goes

Arrival and free play
Morning tea
Outdoor play and garden time
Group mat time and stories
Lunch
Rest and quiet activities
Art, music and learning stations
Afternoon tea

The team

Our team

Qualified teachersAll lead teachers hold a current early childhood teaching qualification
First aidAll staff hold current paediatric first aid certificates
Long serviceSeveral of our teachers have been with us more than five years

The centre

About us

We are a small, locally owned centre with three rooms and a strong focus on outdoor play, given Katikati's mild weather most of the year. Many of our families have older children who came through the centre before their siblings, which we take as a good sign we are doing something right.

Hours

When we are open

Monday8am - 5pm
Tuesday8am - 5pm
Wednesday8am - 5pm
Thursday8am - 5pm
Friday8am - 5pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

“Our two boys both went through Kiwifruit Kids and loved it. The teachers know every child by name and always have time for a chat at pick up.”

Sarah, Katikati parent

Come and see

Book a visit

Come in while the children are here — a quiet centre tells you nothing. Bring your child and stay as long as you like.

14 Wharawhara Road, Katikati