City Kids supports families and their children over 23 months of age on both a full-time and part-time basis. We offer an incredible environment for your child, and exceptional value. We provide a nutritious morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea, and late snack, all made by our onsite cook taking into account the elements of a balanced healthy diet. 

As of November 2017 City Kids currently has 1 full-time and 2 part-time vacancies. An ECE subsidy for children 3-5 years is available up to a maximum of 6 hours per day, 20 hours per week.
Our Kaupapa.

​City Kids caters for up to 25 children who are between 23 months and 5 years old. Our seven teachers have Early Childhood Qualifications, are registered and are encouraged to continue their professional learning. 

Our vision for City Kids is to create an environment and community that fosters relationships, enabling respectful and inclusive learning for young children and whanau of the 21st century. We are committed to the principles of the New Zealand early childhood curriculum, Te Whāriki, He Whāriki Mātauranga mo ngā Mokopuna o Aotearoa – the strands of the woven mat for the children of New Zealand.
Heritage, Location, Community.

City Kids has been operating since 1986 from a beautiful double storied double bay Villa in Thorndon, Wellington. It boasts a large natural outdoor area, which is often hard to find in the inner city.

City Kids is a not for profit and is owned and governed by the parents whose children attend, meaning that we are here for the families and children. Any profit goes straight back into City Kids to make improvements. City Kids, building and land are owned and governed by current parents in conjunction with the teaching team. 
Our Commitments.
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  • Providing a safe, fun, homelike and inclusive environment for our children to play, explore, and develop positive social interactions.
  • Introducing new experiences, challenges and discoveries in addition to providing educational and creative programs that are based on individual and group interests and observations.
  • Promoting honest and open communication with our families, respecting their rights and opinions.
  • Encouraging family involvement and feedback into the development and delivery of our educational programs.
  • Providing a learning environment where positive sense of self and confidence are instilled. To encourage our children to work through challenges, view mistakes as part of learning, and take positive actions to solve problem.
  • Creating experiences that reflect and embrace the cultures of Aotearoa.
Passion, Expertise, Support.

We plan experiences based on your child's interests, coupled with passions of teachers. Projects around inquiry learning are a large part of our focused planning, and at the same time spontaneous play is valued and encouraged. Your child can inquire and explore at their own pace, with a teacher easily available to talk with them and extend their learning and interest by asking questions and listening to what is driving their curiosity.

Supervised access to technology is used to enhance teaching and learning for your child. We have private e-portfolios available to parents and whanau so they can see photos and videos of your child's day and special events. Parents and whanau can also add their own stories and make comments on the teachers stories. This e-portfolio belongs to your family, and you can take it with you when your child is ready to move on from City Kids.​
If you can’t find what you’re looking for please contact our Supervisor on 04 473 1947, 027 748 9237​ or email us supervisor@citykids.org.nz

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