At Uplands Kindergarten, children aged 2-5 years old learn and play together. A mixed-age setting reflects the way children naturally spend time with siblings, friends, cousins and people at home and in the wider community. At kindergarten, these relationships become an important part of how children learn.

Language development is about much more than learning new words. It supports children to express their ideas, understand others, build relationships, solve problems and participate confidently in their learning.

Starting school is a big milestone for children and their families – uniforms, lunchboxes and learning to read and write. But the truth is, school readiness is so much more than knowing letters and numbers. At its heart a successful start to school is built on children’s dispositions – the attitudes, habits and ways of approaching learning that children carry with them into new environments.

Many whānau worry about whether their child is eating enough or eating the right foods. If your child is a” fussy eater”  you’re not alone. Fussy eating is very common especially in preschoolers and it’s very normal for them to dislike some foods. When adults respond calmly and with respect, we support children’s nutritional needs and their wellbeing.

Starting kindergarten is an exciting milestone for both children and parents. At Uplands Kindergarten in Remuera, we know that every child settles in differently — some dive straight into play, while others need a slower transition. Both are completely normal.