Welcome to

West End Kindergarten

Phone: 06 358 2405
Mobile: 021 885 763

Email: westend@rka.org.nz

5 Salford Place, Palmerston North 4412

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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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Experienced Team, Rich Curriculum, Community Outreach, Sustainability.

At Ruahine West End Kindergarten, we believe in growing resilient learners who say “I can”. Your tamariki will be supported to explore their world with confidence, kindness, and perseverance.

We encourage tamariki to lead their own learning. This includes building meaningful connections with people and the environment. As an Enviroschool, tamariki are encouraged to care for the world around them through gardening, recycling, and sustainability.

Our experienced team creates a warm, inclusive space where te reo Māori is part of everyday life. We foster a strong sense of belonging, where your child’s culture and uniqueness will be celebrated.

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: 8.30 am–2.30 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

  • We run a free playgroup Tuesday 9am - 11am. It’s a great way to get to know us and meet other whānau. Get in touch and we can chat about how you can join the fun.

Why whānau choose us as their village

  • “Lovely community family nights with shared meals or bring a picnic and a blanket type events.”

  • “Awesome teachers and such a great place and environment.”

  • “Absolutely loved our experience at West End Kindergarten. Having three children attend, I can say with certainty that it is one of the best experiences and centres my children have attended.”

  • “Such a cool learning environment for the kids, big space for them to be outside in, and the fact that they are an enviroschool and uphold values that we do.“

  • "Amazing team of teachers. Could not fault anything. Super supportive. Always very welcoming and approachable. Aya loved his time at West End Kindy and loved all the teachers."

  • "The absolute best thing about West End Kindy. Cannot rave enough about these wonderful pouako."

  • "We moved to Palmy and instantly Cole's favourite thing was West End Kindy. He made great friends. The teachers noticed his interests, strengths and next steps. Looking through our son's kindy folder, we felt that it captured the past 18 months of his life. We felt that the teachers knew him well and used his interests to help guide his development. They are total experts."

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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: 06 358 2405
Mobile: 021 885 763

Email: westend@rka.org.nz

5 Salford Place, Palmerston North 4412