A nurturing home for children aged 3-5 years, where the pace of the day follows the rhythm of the seasons rather than the clock, and every small ritual becomes a quiet lesson in belonging.
our kindergarten
Willowsong is proudly fee-free. We have chosen this path with intention, believing that every child deserves the opportunity to experience the beauty and nourishment of a Steiner early childhood education, regardless of their family's financial circumstances.
In place of fees, we invite whānau to offer a$5 daily koha towards kai. Together, this helps us provide wholesome, seasonal food that is lovingly prepared and shared around the table each day — an important part of the rhythm of kindergarten life, where nourishment, gratitude, and community are woven together.
Like all koha, this contribution is given in a spirit of generosity and reciprocity, never expectation. What matters most is that every child is welcomed with warmth, held in belonging, and free to flourish within our Willowsong community.
We value small group sizes, allowing each child to be deeply known, gently guided, and supported in their own unique unfolding. Play is never rushed here; imagination is given room to breathe, and the natural world becomes a teacher in its own right, through mud and leaves, wool and wood, sunlight and rain.
With loving guidance from our kaiako and a strong, trusted partnership with whānau, Willowsong offers a true home for early childhood — a place where childhood is treasured, wonder is nurtured, and community is woven into every day. Here, children aren’t hurried toward milestones; they’re given the freedom to simply be children, for as long as childhood lasts.
Where childhood is treasured, wonder is nurtured, and each child is gently supported to unfold in their own time.
Willowsong Kindergarten is open Monday to Friday, 8:30 am-3:30 pm, offering a steady, familiar rhythm that children can settle into and rely on.
Our roll is intentionally small, with a maximum of 25 tamariki aged 3, 4, and 5 years old, so that every child feels truly seen and gently held within our care.
We’re cared for by five dedicated teachers and our lovely kaiawhina, who bring warmth, consistency, and genuine aroha to every day.
For more information, please email willowsongkindergarten@gmail.com
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