Where children learn to love and love to learn
Our rich learning environment supports children to be curious, joyful, and full of wonder as they become active learners and confident problem solvers.
Monday to Friday 8am - 4pm Children aged 2 to 6 years
20 hours free (ECE)
for children 3 years and over
At The Ark Preschool we welcome children from 2 to 6 years old. We offer 20 hours free (ECE) for children 3 years and over. For our two year olds and those doing more than 20 hours fees are $6 per hour, WINZ subsidies are available for those who qualify.
Mā te ngākau aroha e ārahi: Let a loving heart guide your decisions
At our preschool, we weave strong values into every aspect of our curriculum, fostering a sense of community and belonging. Through prayer, storytelling, and kindness, we guide children to develop a moral compass while enjoying their early learning journey.
We absolutely love our Ark family. The teachers have been nothing but amazing, they really engage with the children, encourage friendships, and help build confidence. Our son went from needing someone to come to the gate to say goodbye and not having many friends or knowing how to make friendships.
Now he's got a great group of friends, loves going to preschool (especially tuakana time) and has a confidence he's never had before, which has opened up lots of doors for him, such a wonderful stepping stone into going to school and into the big wide world. Such a blessing to be part of such a beautiful environment.
Two of our sons attended the Ark Preschool and absolutely loved it.
The staff and teachers are very kind, caring and engaging with the children.
Every day different activities are provided, and they tailored those activities to meet the interest of the boys.
We can recommend the Ark to anyone looking for a caring, calm and loving preschool for their child.
We are not a church going family, but have still chosen The Ark as our children’s preschool as we find the quality of education and care to be outstanding. The patience and nurturing the Teachers demonstrate is fantastic.
The Ark has been a place where special memories have been built for our two children. The teachers have always been lovely and caring to all children. Our personal preferences have always been respected and each child has been given a personalised path, focused on their areas of interest.
The Ark has provided a safe space, where children have the freedom to play and learn, and the opportunity to take part in short organised activities within the centre, according to their interests and abilities. The Ark's teachers are like a second family to us, and although our journey there has just finished, we cannot recommend the centre and their teachers more! Thank you the Ark for so much during our children's tender years!
Take your child’s learning journey with us
Discover the nurturing environment we offer at our preschool. Schedule a visit today to see how we can support your child’s early development.