Where fun meets nature

Take the time to visit Kidiwise Preschool & Childcare and you will find a private centre like no other with trees, grass, two acres of native bush track, a spa pool, resident pony, chickens and double the grounds, with regular weekly activities, a wide variety of resources and established degree qualified teachers to educate your child, mentally, physically and emotionally with age appropriate sensitivity.

Where fun
meets nature

Take the time to visit Kidiwise Preschool & Childcare and you will find an owner operated centre like no other with trees, grass, two acres of native bush track, animals and double the grounds, with a wide variety of resources and established degree qualified teachers to educate your child, mentally, physically and emotionally with age appropriate sensitivity.

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Kidiwise creates new adventures every day

We are open between 7.00am and 5.30pm, we provide wholesome lunches, morning and afternoon teas for the whole Centre and cloth nappies.

Kidiwise Preschool and Childcare has regular learning experiences, including bush walks, miniature pony rides, spa swims, science, bike rides and community excursions. Here is a centre like no other with trees, grass, two acres of native bush track and double the grounds, a spa pool to build water confidence, a wide variety of resources and established degree qualified teachers to educate your child, mentally, physically and emotionally with age appropriate sensitivity.

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Take a look at our preschool in action. We have such a wide range of activities for your children to see and do. This video is just a snapshot of the fun instore for the children that attend Kidiwise.

There is so much on offer at Kidiwise

  • Beautiful native bush, with access to weekly bush walks, miniature pony rides, climbing frames, bike tracks, a science room and a spa pool
  • Healthy lunches and snacks - cloth nappies - all included
  • WINZ subsidies
  • Four completely separate rooms each with their own natural outdoor playground
  • Great parent communication! We like parents to know what their children are up to while at Kidiwise. We have a mobile phone in each classroom for photos to be emailed and to make direct contact between parent and teachers easy.
  • Storypark is used for documentation of each child's learning journey here at Kidiwise.

Come and visit to see if Kidiwise suits your child - Text us on 0273658134 to arrange a suitable time!

Need some extra hours for your child?

Have an unexpected appointment, too much to do or just need a break? We know what it's like and Kidiwise saves the day with Casual Bookings.

If your child is enrolled here at Kidiwise Preschool and Childcare we offer casual bookings of 1 hour blocks or more. This offer is intended as an occasional booking to help our parents/caregivers when something unexpected arises.
All casual bookings are only $10.00 per hour

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3 reasons why you should choose Kidiwise

Quality childcare benefits children

We believe in ' learning through moving'. Your child will benefit from a pony for pony rides, animals, bikes, two acres of native bush for bush walks, a spa pool, regular excursions and large indoor and outdoor spaces

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Tauranga's most unique centre

Kidiwise is an owner operated much loved Centre with four separate learning areas for age appropriate learning and socialisation, high teacher/child ratios, ready for school programme, real food meals and cloth nappies provided, sustainability conscious - 'We love our children',

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For all you early birds

Kidiwise now opens at 7am
Opening hours 7am to 5.30pm

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Get in touch today

Feel free to fill out the form below and we will get in touch as soon as we can. If you would prefer just give us a call and we can book a time for us to show you around. contact us

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We use Storypark to help involve you in your child’s learning

  • Share and communicate privately with the people that matter most for your child
  • View and share photos, videos and observations of your child’s learning
  • Begin a record of your child’s life that you can access anytime and will cherish forever.
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Don't just take it from us,
see what our families think

Today was the last day of my youngest daughter at Kidiwise! What a journey my 2 children have gone through. Both started around 1 and went right through. Supportive teachers and amazing role models. Highly recommend this centre to anyone who would like their children treated in a way you treat your own. We are going to miss you guys!!!!
Caroline Johnston
Kidiwise is a fantastic preschool, my daughters been going a year almost now and is so happy to attend even her big 10 hour days. She loves all the staff, animals, activities, walks, stories, songs etc etc , and of course making friends. Definitely somewhere I'd recommend.
Caroline Woodruff
An amazing centre with an amazing group of educators that not only build a bond with your child but they build relationships with families too. He wont be leaving until he has to go to school.
Jackie Jenkins
My son attended Kidiwise for the last 2.5 years. We loved its bush setting, outdoors focus, flexible hours, separate age group rooms, and the nurturing warmth of its staff. Specifically, thank you so much Anna, Bridget and Courtney, for all the supportive chats.
Kimarina Leach

Kidiwise is an incredible learning environment

Science is fun at Kidiwise

In our science discovery room we really try to get our children hooked on the wonders of science and experimentation. 

Kidiwise has its own two acres of native bush

Looking for adventure for your child? What child would like to be able to climb fallen logs, climb up and slide down a mud slide, swing on a rope swing and jump over the little creek - they can do all this and more at Kidiwise

We even have a spa pool

We try to have as many things to stimulate your child's learning but there is always time for some fun along the way. It's a great way to gain water confidence and safety skills.