Extended Year
100% qualified kaiako
Spacious nature play area
20 hours free
Welcome to
Wharerangi Kindergarten
A Place to Learn, Grow and Belong.
- 5th January 2026 - 22nd December 2026
- Monday – Friday: 8:30 am – 12:45 pm
- Monday – Friday: 8:30 am – 2:30 pm
Kia Ora and a warm welcome to Wharerangi Kindergarten!
At Wharerangi Kindergarten, we believe in nurturing curious minds and compassionate hearts. Our Kindergarten offers a safe, inclusive and stimulating environment where children aged 2-5 can explore, create and grow at their own pace. Rooted in the values of respect, whanaungatanga -relationships and lifelong learning, we partner with families and the community to support each child’s unique journey.
Our passionate and experienced Kaiako – teachers foster a play-based curriculum inspired by Te Whāriki, New Zealand’s early childhood education framework. We embrace a holistic approach, supporting not only cognitive development but also social, emotional, physical and cultural wellbeing.
We encourage strong connections between home and kindergarten, recognising parents and whānau as a child’s first and most important teachers. Whether it’s through daily conversations, shared events, or learning stories, we’re here to walk alongside you every step of the way.
We’re proud to be part of the Napier Kindergarten Association, and we look forward to welcoming you and your tamariki into our learning community.
Nau mai, haere mai – Welcome to Wharerangi Kindergarten
Vision and Philosophy
Our children and whānau will belong to a calm, engaging and colourful community where children learn through play supported by teachers who are nurturing and passionate.
Calm is a mindful atmosphere that nurtures the senses.
Engaging is the freedom to interact with people, places and things.
A colourful community is connecting with others; a place for all.
A nurturing teacher builds intimate relationships while holding the space.
A passionate teacher is an evolving teacher.
Meet the team
Kirstie Osgood
Kaiako Matua
Bachelor of Teaching and Learning (Early Childhood)
National Certificate in Māori
Current First Aid Certification
Keely Foley
Kaiako
Bachelor of Teaching (ECE)
Current First Aid Certification
Angela Mills
Kaiako
Bachelor of Education
Current First Aid Certification
Katie Matson
Kaiako
Bachelor of Education (Teaching – ECE)
Current First Aid Certification
Fiona Hewetson
Kindergarten Support Worker
