Ruahine Pahiatua Early Learning by Ruahine Kindergarten Association

Pahiatua Early Learning

Welcome to our warm and friendly Ruahine Pahiatua Early Learning Centre, a place where pre-school children of all ages thrive and become confident, competent learners.

We are a friendly and caring early learning community with strong rural connections and an open-door policy where all are welcome. Relationships with our local community and schools are strong, and we are proud that generations of children have been part of our Pahiatua whānau.

Our centre has two age-specific and well resourced indoor and outdoor areas. Children aged under 2 enjoy a home-from-home area with specialist teachers, age-appropriate toys and learning resources, a safe and comfortable sleep room plus an outdoor play area. Our over 2 year old's have a rich and spacious indoor environment a wonderful playground, both offering heaps of opportunities to learn and have fun.

Our responsive and supportive teaching team empower children to take responsibility for their own learning, and follow their interests to become confident, competent learners. Children reach their potential by learning all aspects of the curriculum through rich interactions with each other, and having the time and space to play.

Our centre is a place where manaakitanga and whanaungatanga are celebrated, and where every child is included, valued and loved for being an individual. Children are celebrated and supported through their dispositions for learning, unique interests and passions.

Strong sustainable practices are in place to support children in exploring aspects of our natural environment and our gardens are lush, and a hive of activity for children and teachers.

Our centre is open Monday to Friday, 7.30am - 5.30pm, and closed between Christmas and New Year, as well as 13th January, 30th May, 7th – 10th July and 24th October when teachers are engaged in professional development.

Please contact our Centre Manager Shannyn to arrange a visit – contact details below - and we look forward to embarking on a journey into learning with you and your child.

Pahiatua Early Learning - aerial — Image by: RKA & R Edwards

What Our Whānau Say

"Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Knowing that there is a bunch of people who I know care about my children just as much as myself, helps me so much to relax and know my kids will be ok."
"My girl is running around like a lunatic! She is so happy, thank you so much for looking after her, you guys do such an awesome job, hugely appreciated."
"Values are gold with amazing staff!"