Sunnynook Private Kindergarten

Inside Our Preparation for School Programme.

Ever wondered what “preparation for school” looks like at kindy? At Sunnynook Private Kindergarten we support children with daily literacy and maths. Inquiry and problem-solving activities as well as social and emotional learning woven into everything. It’s all about empowering our children for their next big step into School.

Ready to see it in action? Book a visit today.

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We Speak Your Child’s Language.

At Sunnynook Private Kindergarten, we know every child’s language journey is different. Some of our tamariki arrive speaking two (or even three!) languages at home, while others are starting with little or no English at all.

Our teachers provide gentle, tailored support so children learning English as a second language feel safe and included, capable, celebrated and confident to find their voice in their own time.

We love to honour the languages spoken at home. Whether that’s through songs, stories, or simply learning a new word from whānau. Because every child deserves to feel seen, heard, and proud of who they are.

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Over 40 Years of Building Foundations.

For over 40 years, Sunnynook Private Kindergarten has been nurturing tamariki and helping them build strong foundations in literacy, maths, and confidence for school. We believe in blending play-based learning with intentional support so children thrive in every way.

Curious about what our long history means for your child’s learning journey? Book a tour and see how we do things differently.

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We love the funny, thoughtful and wise things our tamariki say!
Today we heard:
💬 “When I grow up, I’m going to be a jellybean doctor.”
What’s the funniest or sweetest thing your little one has said recently? Let’s share a laugh! 😂

Settling in at Kindergarten is different for every child — and that’s okay! Some jump right in, while others need a little extra time and reassurance.
Here are a few things that can help your child to settle:
🌟 Short attendance initially before full days
🌟 Saying goodbye confidently and cheerfully - we welcome you to stay to play for a short time, and then it’s best to confidently say goodbye.
🌟 Bringing a favourite comfort item from home
🌟 Trusting that we’ll comfort and support your child when you leave. Our team is experienced in supporting children to settle and build trusting relationships, and your child’s sense of belonging here is our priority.

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Meet Louise, who has been teaching at Sunnynook Private Kindergarten for almost 20 years.
That is a rare thing in any ECE service these days.
Louise may have the wildest hair on our team, but she has the heartiest laugh!

Come meet our experienced teaching team at Sunnynook Private Kindergarten and feel the difference that experienced teachers make https://www.sunnynookprivatekindergarten.co.nz/

Many of our children start Kindergarten with no English. Our wonderful team of experienced teachers specialise in supporting children with English as a 2nd language. It doesn’t take long before these children are understanding and speaking English with confidence.

We welcome children from all languages and cultures. Come see us at https://www.sunnynookprivatekindergarten.co.nz/

“The best Teachers i have ever seen in NZ. "Aranya’s mum
❤️ We’re so grateful for our amazing families.

Biting. One day it seems our young toddler is a sweet, cheery little bundle of joy, and the next minute we are giving them a cuddle and feeling a painful bite on the shoulder. Even worse, the educators in their childcare centre are telling you that your child has started to bite other children and “we need to talk about this.”

Sharing this useful blog for parents. If you have a child who has started to bite recently, this blog offers some valuable insights and suggestions to help you and your child through this phase...

Biting: what to do when your child is biting others This blog is written for parents of young children. What can you do when your bundle of joy starts biting others? We take a dive into strategies and what you need to know as a parent when your toddler is biting others.

"Friday Feels"
One of our tamariki said today:
💬 “I love coming here because it’s my favourite place in the whole world.” 🥹
These little moments remind us why we do what we do.
What does your child love most about Kindergarten? Share a smile with us below!

Participating in cooking experiences provides so much rich learning for children. Measuring, science concepts, cooperation and turn-taking, and then there’s the taste testing!