Sunshine Christian Preschool

Our Programmes

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Rimu Room

It is the settling-in stage for your toddlers (1 - 2.6 years) who learn through their curiosity and active exploration and play thereby making meaningful learning.

Tōtara Room

It is the preparing stage for your children who learn through sustained interests and their language and social needs are supported and extended accordingly.

Kauri Room

It is the transition stage as your children are now growing up to be competent and confident learners.

Wharekura Room

School of learning program with more literacy, numeracy and reading skills developed (at a new entrants level) to get your children off to a good start for school. We promise to teach your child to read and write.

Chinese Bilingual

A special (optional) class to introduce any of your interested children to Chinese culture and language. This programme especially enables the Chinese speaking children to smoothly transition into our English learning environment.

Filipino Bilingual

Our Filipino bilingual programme introduces young children to the Filipino language and culture through songs, stories, and everyday conversation—supporting language development and cultural identity in a fun and meaningful way.

Zumbini

This is a fun, music and movement experience designed for young children. Zumbini combines singing, dancing, and play to support your child’s social, emotional, and motor skill development in a joyful and energetic setting.

Mums and Bubs

Our Mums and Bubs programme offers a caring and welcoming space for mothers and their babies under two years, to connect, share the journey of parenting, and grow in faith together through devotions, singing, and learning more about God.

Fees Schedule

20 Free ECE Hours for 3–5 Year Olds

We offer 20 hours of free Early Childhood Education (ECE) each week for children aged 3 to 5 years, subsidised by the New Zealand Government.

Preschool Fees

Children aged 3 and over:
- First 20 hours per week: Free (ECE subsidy applies)
- Additional hours: $11.00 per hour
- Example: 26 hours/week = 20 free + 6 paid hours → $66/week
Children under 3 years:
- All booked hours: $8.00 per hour
Children under 2 years:
- All booked hours: $9.00 per hour
Note: ECE subsidy does not apply to under-3s

Some families may also be eligible for WINZ childcare subsidies to help with costs. Please contact us for more information or assistance with applying.

Preschool Hours & Holiday Schedule

Sunshine Christian Preschool is open Monday to Friday, from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, for 49 weeks of the year.

We remain open during school holidays, with the exception of a three-week break over Christmas and New Year. The preschool is also closed on public holidays.

Attendance during school holidays is optional, but we kindly ask parents to let us know during the last week of term if their child will be attending over the term break. This helps us plan staffing and activities accordingly.

Our Team

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Tony/Mr. B

Manager

Ruth

Head Teacher/First Aider

Hannah

Office Manager

Esther