About Fernside Pre School

Semi rural environment

50 children

• 10 under two
• 20 toddlers (2 and 3 years old)
• 20 pre schoolers (3 and 4 years old)

Open 7:30 - 5:30

Session Times

• Morning Session from 9 am to 12 pm
• Afternoon Session from 12 pm to 3 pm
• Full Day Session from 9 am to 3 pm
• Additional Time prior to morning session (7.30 am to 9am) and following afternoon session (3pm to 5.30 pm) can be booked in half hour blocks

Family owned and operated

Rural farmyard feature around pre school for children to interact with animals and enjoy

Natural, rural themed materials in outdoor area

Brand new purpose built centre

• warm
• functional layout
• separate sleep rooms
• fantastic staff facilities
• copious storage
• extensive activity areas with up to date resources
• higher staff-to-child ratio than required by the Ministry of Education

Learning experiences include a mixture of free play and group times, all based on Te Whaariki

Transition to school programme in pre schoolers room every afternoon between lunch and afternoon tea time

Learning journey books for each child containing learning stories showing unique and memorable moments for every child