*conditions apply
Nau mai haere mai - Welcome
Mayfair Kindergarten is situated in the heart of Mayfair. Our spacious outdoor environment encourages a connection to fundamentals of physical development while also providing intimate indoor spaces for curiosity and discovery.
At Mayfair Kindergarten we provide a kaupapa Māori environment, normalising and validating te reo Māori (Māori language), Mātauranga Māori (Māori knowledge), tikanga Māori (Māori customs) and ahuatanga Māori (Māori characteristics). We also align our practices in an environment which reflects and focuses on education for sustainability which is evident with the mahi undertaken as part of the enviroschools kaupapa.
Whakatauākī:
Heretaunga Haukū nui
Heretaunga Ararau
Heretaunga Haaro o Te Kaahu
Heretaunga Takotoa noa
Heretaunga Ringahora
Heretaunga of life giving dew
Heretaunga of Arcadian pathways
Heretaunga, beauty of which can only be seen by the Hawk
Heretaunga that has been left to us the humble servants
Vision and Philosophy
Vision
Our vision is to be: Te manawa o te hāpori (the heart of the community).
Philosophy
“ko ngā pou, ko te maia, ko te mana, ko te manaaki, ko te mātauranga o ngā tamariki, o ngā whānau me te hāpori”
At Mayfair kindergarten: we nurture (4 m’s)
- Mana (self-respepct)
- Māia (confidence)
- Manaaki (kindness)
- Mātuaranga (knowledge)
of our children, families and community
Our amazing kaiako are (4 m’s):
- Mamahi (hardworking)
- Momōhia (experienced)
- Manawanui (dedicated)
- Mahi tahi (collaborative)
Manaakianga
The relationship of respect, inclusiveness, kindness, and aroha to oneself, others, and our environment. Ko au, Ko koe, Ko ia, tatau tatau e.
Resilience
Being able to pick yourself up and believing in oneself to overcome life obstacles, challenges and in taking risks. Mauria te pono.
Ako
Viewing yourself as a learner which will empower one in the process of learning and understanding. Ka ako au.
ERO Quality Evaluation Report
Coming soon
Hours and Fees
30 hours free early childhood education.
Monday – Friday:
Extended Day:
8:00 am – 3:30 pm (7.5 hours); or
8:30 am – 2:30pm (6 hours)
Term Dates
Starts: Tuesday 23 January
Finishes: Thursday 21 December
The kindergarten will be open Monday to Friday and open through term breaks (excluding Christmas break and public holidays).
2023 Statutory Holidays:
Waitangi Day Monday 6 February
Good Friday Friday 7 April
Easter Monday Monday 10 April
Anzac Day Tuesday 25 April
King’s Birthday Monday 5 June
Matariki Friday 14 July
Labour Day Monday 23 October
Fees
30 hours free early childhood education.
The cost of any hours over and above 6 hours per day is $5.00 per hour per child/tamaiti. This means that there is only a charge for the 7.5-hour (8am – 3.30pm) session.
Hours: 8.00 am - 3.30 pm
1 Day = $7.50
2 Days = $15.00
3 Days = $22.50
4 Days = $30.00
5 Days = $37.50
Kaiako
Cilla Te Kira
Kaiako Matua (Head Teacher)
Diploma of Teaching
(Early Childhood Education)
Bachelor of Teaching
(Early Childhood Education)
Leigh Saunders
Kaiako
Bachelor of Education
(Early Childhood Education)
Janine Curran
Kaiako
New Zealand Kindergarten Diploma
Shaira Takerei
Kaiako
Bachelor of Teaching
(Early Childhood Education)
Pāpara Wano
Kaiako
Diploma of Teaching
(Early Childhood Education)
Bachelor of Education
Hastings Kindergartens
Camberley
Frimley Park
Harold Mayo
Mahora
Parkvale
Parkvale
