Welcome Bay Kindergarten

Welcome Bay Kindergarten Welcome Bay Kindergarten offers preschool education for 2-5 year olds. We are passionate about what we offer and would love you to come and visit us.

Welcome Bay Kindergarten is a government funded public kindergarten. We have 6 fully qualified, registered and experienced teachers and an administrator. We now offer 6 hour days from 8.15am to 2.15pm, with a variety of options! Limited spaces available at the moment but come and see what might work for you and your family. We are Welcome Bay's best kept secret!

A huge thank you to the Garden to Table students from Selwyn Ridge Primary School!We were so lucky to have these awesome...
17/09/2026

A huge thank you to the Garden to Table students from Selwyn Ridge Primary School!

We were so lucky to have these awesome tamariki come over and get stuck into some hard mahi in our garden. They worked so hard, and the front garden is looking amazing!

We are so grateful for the time, energy and care they put into helping us make our kindergarten environment even more beautiful.

Aren’t we lucky to have such an amazing community around us?

Ngā mihi nui, Selwyn Ridge Garden to Table!

Want to be part of an amazing kindergarten community, right here in Welcome Bay?We have morning sessions available.
26/07/2026

Want to be part of an amazing kindergarten community, right here in Welcome Bay?

We have morning sessions available.

02/07/2026

Happy last day of Term 2!

Heres a little fun video we put together for you all to enjoy.

As we celebrate Matariki-the Māori New Year, we are encouraged to reflect on the past, celebrate the present, and look forward to the future with hope.
Just as the stars of Matariki guide us into a new year, our tamariki's aspirations inspire us to think about the opportunities, growth, and adventures that lie ahead.
May their dreams shine brightly, and may this Matariki bring hope, new beginnings, and endless possibilities for all.

Morning Session Spaces Available! We're excited to have spaces available in our morning session programme for next term....
14/06/2026

Morning Session Spaces Available!

We're excited to have spaces available in our morning session programme for next term.

8:15am – 12:30pm

Come and discover a place where children can learn, explore, and create in a beautiful natural environment.

Contact us today to arrange a visit or secure your child's place!

(07) 544 1959
[email protected]

Today at hui time we explored our worm farm and linked our learning to Tupuānuku, the Matariki star connected to food gr...
04/06/2026

Today at hui time we explored our worm farm and linked our learning to Tupuānuku, the Matariki star connected to food grown from the land and the living creatures that help it thrive.

Together, we learnt about how to care for our worms, what foods they love to eat, and what foods we need to keep out of the worm farm.

Thank you to the whānau who have already contributed food scraps. Our worms are always happy to receive fruit and vegetable scraps to help keep them healthy and thriving!

What a wonderful way to connect Matariki, sustainability, and caring for our environment. 🌿♻️✨

Today we were very lucky to welcome Millie’s dad Nick and their beautiful dog Kora to kindergarten to share about their ...
28/05/2026

Today we were very lucky to welcome Millie’s dad Nick and their beautiful dog Kora to kindergarten to share about their important mahi with Search and Rescue.

This was a wonderful opportunity for tamariki to learn more about an important job that helps keep people safe in our community 🐾🚁.

A very special thank you to Nick, Kora, and Millie for sharing this special experience with us today. We loved having you visit! 💛

08/05/2026

Some simple moments in nature hold the biggest magic 🍂✨

Today we explored Anzac Day by talking about people working together to help others.Kobe shared about his dad being in t...
24/04/2026

Today we explored Anzac Day by talking about people working together to help others.
Kobe shared about his dad being in the army and showed his medals, and Lemmy brought in a photo of her great great granddad. We then created our own poppies and medals to show our respects here at kindergarten.
Just a friendly reminder we will be closed on Monday in observance of Anzac Day. Have a lovely long weekend. 🇳🇿🎖️

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15 Portland Street, Welcome Bay
Tauranga
3112

Opening Hours

Monday 8:15am - 2:15pm
Tuesday 8:15am - 2:15pm
Wednesday 8:15am - 2:15pm
Thursday 8:15am - 2:15pm
Friday 8:15am - 2:15pm

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