Ranui Kindergarten

Ranui Kindergarten sits in the heart of the South Invercargill community and prides itself on reflecting that community. It is committed to providing opportunities for each tamaiti to be able to communicate with confidence, persevere with difficulty, understand the wider world around them and have a true sense of themselves as capable and independent learners.

At Ranui Kindergarten, tamariki are nurtured and supported to discover their own capabilities and successes. We work with and alongside whānau to create strong links between home, kindergarten, and community environments. We strive to make everyone feel welcome as soon as they walk through the gate.

Our papa tākaro (outdoor play area) is vast, tree-lined, grassy, and inviting. We have resources available to offer both safe and challenging play for 2 to 5-year-olds. Our indoor space is open and spacious with ample space for messy play, exploring the arts, areas to build with a range of resources, pukapuka, puzzles and games for all ages. We also provide morning tea and a hot lunch for free.

Ngā kaiako support children’s social and emotional development by modelling, coaching, and supporting the language needed to communicate thoughts and feelings. We have a Wahi Marie (quiet space) where ngā tamariki can go to self-regulate, or just to have some quiet time.

Tamariki are encouraged to explore the indoor and outdoor spaces freely. These spaces are resourced in a way that encourages exploration. Kaiako facilitate and support tamariki to explore the play spaces by setting up provocations and being actively involved in their play.

Ranui uses Storypark to keep whānau informed about their tamariki learning and day to day moments, through stories, photos, and videos, and to convey valuable information.

We warmly invite you to visit Ranui to see and feel our space and meet ngā tamariki and ngā kaiako. We have an open-door policy, so any time is a good time.