Welcome to

Parkland Kindergarten

Phone: 06 356 8960
Mobile: 021 882 984

Email: parkland@rka.org.nz

41 Parkland Crescent, Palmerston North 4410

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Education, learning through play, 100% qualified teachers, and amazing play spaces - learn about the Ruahine Kindergarten Association approach that's part of all our locations.

Why Us
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Belonging, Empowering, School Connections, Responsibility.

At Ruahine Parkland Kindergarten, your tamariki are nurtured through aroha (love), play, and strong relationships.

Our kindergarten feels like a second home. A place where every child is valued for who they are and supported to grow into a lifelong learner.

We are a proud Green-Gold Enviroschool and teach children to care for the environment through gardening, animal care, composting, and recycling. Through these everyday activities, tamariki develop confidence and resilience.

Here, children take risks, build strength, and discover what they’re capable of.

It takes a village to raise a child – find yours with us. Pop in anytime — or if you'd prefer to book a visit, get in touch and let’s organise your free tour today or enrol!

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What you need to know

Enrolments are now open.

  • Age range: 2–5 years old

  • Session times: 8.45 am–2.45 pm

  • Up to 20 hours free for 3–5 year olds, beyond that, fees apply (we can also help you find out if you’re eligible for childcare subsidies)

  • Proud to support a sustainable world - we’re an Enviroschool

  • Open throughout the year except public holidays and teacher-only days

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Why whānau choose us as their village

  • “Parkland Kindergarten is really important to us. I tell everyone to enrol their children here.”

  • “It’s a great kindy, safe, friendly and well supported. With three young children, it has become an extended family.”

  • “Kindergarten is very important for our daughter's development and integration into Parkland School. Amazing teachers and support.”

  • “Teachers are invested in the whole of each child. Our Parkland kids are so very blessed to have such skilled teachers to guide and care for them as they learn in amazingly relevant and rich ways.”

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Why should you come for a tour?

Visiting our locations is a great way to see which is the right fit for your tamariki and whānau. During your tour you’ll meet us, check out our learning spaces and get a feel for our values and routines. It’s also the perfect opportunity to ask any questions you might have.

Come and discover the difference Ruahine Kindergarten Association will make for your whānau - we’ll be thrilled to show you and your tamariki around!

Get in touch and let’s organise your free tour today.

Find your people

We’re very friendly—so come say hi! We’d love to arrange a time for you to visit.

Phone: 06 356 8960
Mobile: 021 882 984

Email: parkland@rka.org.nz

41 Parkland Crescent, Palmerston North 4410