Manaia Community Preschool

29/08/2026

🌼 **Glimpse of the Week – Daffodil Day** 🌼

What a beautiful day celebrating Daffodil Day with our tamariki! 💛 We had lots of fun learning, playing and sharing together while supporting a wonderful cause.

A big **thank you to our amazing whānau** for your generous gold coin donations to the Cancer Society. Your kindness and support mean so much. 💛🌼

Ka pai, tamariki! 🌟

16/08/2026

Kia ora whānau! 🌿💚

A big thank you to Manaia School for organising and inviting us to join their excursion to Lake Rotokare! 🌳🦆 Our tamariki had an awesome time exploring, learning, and enjoying the beautiful surroundings. 😊🌿

A special thank you to our wonderful parents for supporting us and joining us on the excursion. We really appreciate your support! 💕

15/08/2026

We always make sure our tamariki feel safe, warm, and comfortable during outdoor play, especially on cold and windy days. 🌬️💛 They enjoyed painting, messy play, and having fun while exploring and enjoying their play. 🎨💦😊

15/08/2026

We encourage our tamariki to develop their literacy skills and critical thinking through learning experiences such as matching, comparing, and colour tablet activities. 🌈📚 These experiences support learning through play in a fun and meaningful way. 💕

25/07/2026

25/07/2026

🌿 Kia ora whānau! 🌿

What a fantastic start to Term 3! It has been wonderful to welcome our tamariki back and see their happy smiles, excitement, and enthusiasm for learning.

Our tamariki have enjoyed reconnecting with their friends, exploring both indoor and outdoor activities, and getting creative through messy play.

This term, we look forward to continuing our journey of Nurturing, Inspiring, and Exploring together as we support each child to grow, learn, and thrive.

Thank you, whānau, for your ongoing support. We can't wait to share many more special learning moments with you throughout the term.

💚 Nurture • Inspire • Explore

09/07/2026

Kia ora whānau,

Please note that preschool will be closed for our Puanga celebration. We look forward to seeing you all on Monday (13-07-2026).

Ngā mihi 🌟

09/07/2026

✨ Celebrating Puanga Together ✨

Kia ora whānau,

We had a wonderful time celebrating Puanga with our preschool whānau. It was lovely to come together, share kai, enjoy conversations, and strengthen our connections.

Our tamariki also created beautiful artwork inspired by the Matariki stars. They were curious, engaged, and enjoyed learning about this special time of the year.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the evening so special. 💙

04/06/2026

🌟 Enrolments Open Now at Manaia Community Preschool! 🌟

We currently have spaces available for children aged 2–5 years.

At Manaia Community Preschool, we provide a warm, nurturing, and inspiring environment where tamariki can learn, grow, and explore through play.

✨ Qualified and caring teachers
✨ Play-based learning
✨ Safe and inclusive environment
✨ Indoor and outdoor learning spaces
✨ Kidscan Free Meals
✨ ECE 20 Hours Free for eligible children

We would love the support of our whānau and wider community. Please help us spread the word by sharing this post with friends, family, and anyone looking for a quality early learning environment for their tamariki.

To book a visit or find out more:
📞 +64 27 274 9297
📧 [email protected]

We look forward to welcoming new families into our preschool whānau! 💚