100% qualified kaiako
Spacious nature play area
20 hours free
Enviroschools
Welcome to
Pirimai Kindergarten
A Place to Learn, Grow, and Belong
- Monday – Friday: 8:30 am – 2:30 pm
- 22nd January 2026 - 22nd December 2026
Parents and Whānau,
Welcome to Pirimai Kindergarten – where every child’s journey is valued, nurtured, and celebrated. We are proud to be part of your child’s early learning years and excited to work in partnership with you to support their growth and development.
At Pirimai Kindergarten, we believe in providing a warm, inclusive, and stimulating environment where tamariki feel safe, supported, and inspired to explore. Our team of passionate, qualified teachers is committed to fostering a love of learning through play-based experiences that reflect the interests, culture, and identity of each child.
We embrace the principles of Te Whāriki, New Zealand’s early childhood curriculum, and celebrate the diverse backgrounds of our community. We actively encourage whānau involvement and believe that strong partnerships between home and kindergarten lay the foundation for positive lifelong learning.
Your child’s well-being, sense of belonging, and curiosity are at the heart of everything we do. We look forward to getting to know you and your child, and to sharing in the special moments of discovery, growth, and joy that happen every day at Pirimai Kindergarten.
Ngā mihi nui,
The Pirimai Kindergarten Teaching Team
Vision and Philosophy
Our kindergarten philosophy is founded in respectful and nurturing relationships where children, families and teachers are valued and welcomed. We believe that socialisation is a vital part of teaching and learning and children learn best through play that is joyful and fun.
We acknowledge Mâori as Tangata Whenua and we are committed to being a kindergarten that reflects that responsibility while also committing to providing an inclusive environment for all cultures and abilities.
We embrace our beautiful natural environment and strive to teach our children about environmental sustainability and taking responsibility for Papatuanuki, our planet Earth. We will strive to teach the values and morals of our society including love, kindness and respect for each other.
We will do our utmost to provide an environment rich in literacy and numeracy, foster independence and provide a level of challenge that encourages growth and development in children so that they develop the resilience needed to succeed in today's world.
Meet the team
Kelly Elder
Kaiako Matua
Diploma of ECE
Bachelor of Teaching (ECE)
Current First Aid Certification
Jo Wood
Kaiako
Graduate Diploma of Teaching (ECE)
Masters in Social Science (MSocSci)
Current First Aid Certification
Karen Callaghan
Kaiako
Diploma of ECE
Bachelor of Education Teaching (Primary)
Current First Aid Certification
Cathy Alexander
Kaiako
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Higher Diploma in Education (HDE)
Graduate Diploma of ECE
Current First Aid Certification
Andrea Saladin
Kaiako
Bachelor of Teaching (ECE)
Current First Aid Certification
Alana Titter
Kindergarten Support Worker
Current First Aid Certification
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