Childcare and Preschool

Kelston

Join us for endless smiles, creativity, and joyful playtime! To learn more about enrollments or to schedule a site visit, call now (09) 930 8533 or email us kelston@justkidz.co.nz

Why Choose Just Kidz Kelston

Flexible Scheduling Options

Our preschool is open from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday, offering year-round service except on public holidays. We provide flexible scheduling options to fit your needs, including full-day, half-day, and part-time attendance throughout the week.

Transparent Communication

We offer comprehensive updates on children's development and learning via online portfolios, allowing for easy sharing with family members. Additionally, each child receives a keepsake portfolio book to revisit and cherish their progress and milestones.

Parent Involvement Opportunities

Parents can actively engage in their child's Childcare & Preschool experience through parent-teacher meetings and special events. We collaborate with parents, recognising them as the child's first teachers, to support and enhance each child's learning journey.

Licensing and Accreditation

Our licensed and accredited Childcare & Preschool center upholds the highest standards for safety, cleanliness, and staff qualifications

Clean and Safe Environment

At our Childcare & Preschool center, you'll find well-organised spaces, extensive childproofing measures, and secure outdoor play areas for your child to enjoy.

Enrichment Programs

Inspired by the Reggio Emilia philosophy and Te Whāriki, the New Zealand ECE curriculum.


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Just Kidz Kelston is a newly built, beautifully designed early childhood education center, licensed for up to 90 learners, including 22 children under two years old.


We are open from 7 AM to 6 PM, Monday to Friday, offering flexible scheduling options such as half-day sessions, school days, and full days, available on both a full-time and part-time basis. Conveniently located near Kelston Shopping Centre, our center allows teachers and families to enjoy the shopping amenities during drop-off and pick-up times. We also provide a designated underground carpark with a helpful elevator and stairs to accommodate your family's needs.


Our childcare center is warm, welcoming, and nurturing. Our team of professionals consists of Early Childhood Education Qualified and Registered Teachers of New Zealand. They are experienced and confident in their teaching methods, ensuring that children flourish and grow during their early years of education.


We are fortunate to have an onsite chef with years of experience in creating nutritious and fun meals for our children. We support children's dietary and cultural food requirements, so please feel free to discuss any specific needs with us. Our preschool center features four wonderful early learning spaces, each named after the beautiful beaches of West Auckland.

INFANTS
We have well executed activity plans that assist in the development of your infant like language, executive function, cognitive skills and so much more. Here are some of the things we work on with your infant.
INFANTS (The Piha Room) - Up to 2 years old

The Piha Room is specially designed for infants up to 2 years old. This room provides ample space for our youngest learners to move around and explore. The environment is set up to create a safe learning space, filled with natural light and all the comforts that our littlest learners need. Rest assured, your children will experience respectful and peaceful relationships with their teachers. We believe in providing an environment where children’s routines are calm and unhurried, with a strong emphasis on communicating with you as their parent or caregiver. Our Piha Room also features a wonderful outdoor area, complete with a sandpit and beautifully designed playground. This area is separated from the older children, ensuring the safety and physical wellbeing of our little ones.

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    • TODDLERS
    Just like our infant activity plans, our toddler activity plans are professionally tested and proven by federal education agencies to promote healthy growth and development of your toddler. Browse our list of toddler activities below.
    INFANTS ACTIVITIES
    • Listen to books read aloud to develop an understanding of words and sounds
    • Develop early memory skills & focused attention during short periods of time
    • Form an attachment to familiar adults and healthy interaction with other infants
    • Work on physical milestones like rolling over, crawling, hand/eye coordination, and more
    • Use the five senses to explore and observe
    • Explore a variety of textures and colours
    • And so much more…
    TODDLERS ACTIVITIES
    • Imitate reading behaviours like turning pages and babbling, and explore writing with scribbles
    • Remember the location of objects like a specific toy
    • Awareness of other children’s emotions and try to help when others are upset
    • Play games that develop throwing and kicking skills
    • Sort and classify objects like helping a teacher make piles of different coloured toys
    • Enter the world of make believe with simple props like toy phones and puppets
    • And so much more…
    INFANTS ACTIVITIES

     

    • Listen to books read aloud to develop an understanding of words and sounds.
    • Develop early memory skills and focused attention for short periods of time.
    • Form attachments to familiar adults and interact healthily with other infants.
    • Work on physical milestones such as rolling over, crawling, and hand-eye coordination.
    • Use the five senses to explore and observe.
    • Explore a variety of textures and colours.
    • And so much more…

     

    INFANTS (The Piha Room) - Up to 2 years old

    The Piha Room is specially designed for infants up to 2 years old. This room provides ample space for our youngest learners to move around and explore. The environment is set up to create a safe learning space, filled with natural light and all the comforts that our littlest learners need. Rest assured, your children will experience respectful and peaceful relationships with their teachers. We believe in providing an environment where children’s routines are calm and unhurried, with a strong emphasis on communicating with you as their parent or caregiver. Our Piha Room also features a wonderful outdoor area, complete with a sandpit and beautifully designed playground. This area is separated from the older children, ensuring the safety and physical wellbeing of our little ones.

    INFANTS ACTIVITIES
    • Listen to books read aloud to develop an understanding of words and sounds.
    • Develop early memory skills and focused attention for short periods of time.
    • Form attachments to familiar adults and interact healthily with other infants.
    • Work on physical milestones such as rolling over, crawling, and hand-eye coordination.
    • Use the five senses to explore and observe.
    • Explore a variety of textures and colours.
    • And so much more…


    INFANTS
    We have well executed activity plans that assist in the development of your infant like language, executive function, cognitive skills and so much more. Here are some of the things we work on with your infant.
    TODDLERS (The Muriwai Room) 2 to 3 Years Old

    The Muriwai Room is specially designed for our active explorers aged 2 to 3 years old. It is sunny and warm, with abundant natural light. The environment is tailored to support our toddlers' rapidly growing capabilities, offering opportunities for individual exploration and peer engagement. We have essential learning areas fully equipped with thoughtfully selected resources that promote experiences to extend your children's learning and foster their creativity. The Muriwai Room features TWO outdoor play spaces, including a sandpit, a little Whare, and even their own little waka, along with various other fun resources and equipment to challenge and support our little ones' holistic development.

    TODDLERS
    Just like our infant activity plans, our toddler activity plans are professionally tested and proven by federal education agencies to promote healthy growth and development of your toddler. Browse our list of toddler activities below.
    INFANTS ACTIVITIES
    • Listen to books read aloud to develop an understanding of words and sounds
    • Develop early memory skills & focused attention during short periods of time
    • Form an attachment to familiar adults and healthy interaction with other infants
    • Work on physical milestones like rolling over, crawling, hand/eye coordination, and more
    • Use the five senses to explore and observe
    • Explore a variety of textures and colours
    • And so much more…
    TODDLERS ACTIVITIES
    • Imitate reading behaviours like turning pages and babbling, and explore writing with scribbles
    • Remember the location of objects like a specific toy
    • Awareness of other children’s emotions and try to help when others are upset
    • Play games that develop throwing and kicking skills
    • Sort and classify objects like helping a teacher make piles of different coloured toys
    • Enter the world of make believe with simple props like toy phones and puppets
    • And so much more…
    TODDLERS ACTIVITIES

     

    • Imitate reading behaviours such as turning pages and babbling, and explore writing through scribbles.
    • Remember the location of objects, like a specific toy.
    • Show awareness of other children’s emotions and attempt to help when others are upset.
    • Play games that develop throwing and kicking skills.
    • Sort and classify objects, such as helping a teacher make piles of different coloured toys.
    • Enter the world of make-believe with simple props like toy phones and puppets.
    • And so much more…

     


    TODDLERS (The Muriwai Room) 2 to 3 Years Old

    The Muriwai Room is specially designed for our active explorers aged 2 to 3 years old. It is sunny and warm, with abundant natural light. The environment is tailored to support our toddlers' rapidly growing capabilities, offering opportunities for individual exploration and peer engagement. We have essential learning areas fully equipped with thoughtfully selected resources that promote experiences to extend your children's learning and foster their creativity. The Muriwai Room features TWO outdoor play spaces, including a sandpit, a little Whare, and even their own little waka, along with various other fun resources and equipment to challenge and support our little ones' holistic development.

    TODDLERS ACTIVITIES
    • Imitate reading behaviours such as turning pages and babbling, and explore writing through scribbles.
    • Remember the location of objects, like a specific toy.
    • Show awareness of other children’s emotions and attempt to help when others are upset.
    • Play games that develop throwing and kicking skills.
    • Sort and classify objects, such as helping a teacher make piles of different coloured toys.
    • Enter the world of make-believe with simple props like toy phones and puppets.
    • And so much more…


    INFANTS
    We have well executed activity plans that assist in the development of your infant like language, executive function, cognitive skills and so much more. Here are some of the things we work on with your infant.
    Preschool (The Whatipu Room) 3 to 4

    The Whatipu Room, located on our top floor, is designed for children aged 3 to 4 years. This room features exceptional learning areas and high-quality resources tailored to help children develop a greater awareness of themselves as learners. Our Whatipu Room encourages young children to plan and monitor their own individual learning and peer interactions. It also includes a beautifully designed dramatic play area, which is very popular with this age group, supporting the development of essential social skills for establishing and maintaining friendships. The Whatipu Room shares a spacious playground on the top balcony with the Cornwallis Room. This playground includes beautiful outdoor equipment and a popular bike track, along with various other fun resources and equipment for your children to enjoy!

    Preschool (The Cornwallis Room) 4 to 6

    The Cornwallis Room, also located on our top floor, is specifically designed for children aged 4 to 6 years. While our curriculum throughout the center promotes readiness for school, the Cornwallis Room offers a variety of experiences to prepare young children for the transition to local primary schools. The learning resources in this room encourage engagement in literacy-rich activities, mathematical concepts, inquiry-based challenges, and holistic growth.


    The Cornwallis Room shares a spacious playground on the top balcony with the Whatipu Room. This playground features beautiful outdoor equipment and a popular bike track, along with various other fun resources and equipment that your children will enjoy. Rest assured, our teachers will support you and your child in having a fun and smooth transition into primary school.

    TODDLERS
    Just like our infant activity plans, our toddler activity plans are professionally tested and proven by federal education agencies to promote healthy growth and development of your toddler. Browse our list of toddler activities below.
    INFANTS ACTIVITIES
    • Listen to books read aloud to develop an understanding of words and sounds
    • Develop early memory skills & focused attention during short periods of time
    • Form an attachment to familiar adults and healthy interaction with other infants
    • Work on physical milestones like rolling over, crawling, hand/eye coordination, and more
    • Use the five senses to explore and observe
    • Explore a variety of textures and colours
    • And so much more…
    TODDLERS ACTIVITIES
    • Imitate reading behaviours like turning pages and babbling, and explore writing with scribbles
    • Remember the location of objects like a specific toy
    • Awareness of other children’s emotions and try to help when others are upset
    • Play games that develop throwing and kicking skills
    • Sort and classify objects like helping a teacher make piles of different coloured toys
    • Enter the world of make believe with simple props like toy phones and puppets
    • And so much more…
    PRESCHOOL ACTIVITIES

    Socialisation: Preschool provides children with opportunities to interact with peers and develop social skills such as sharing, cooperation, and empathy. Through group activities, games, and free play, children learn how to communicate effectively and navigate social relationships.


    Cognitive Development: Preschool activities stimulate children's cognitive development by encouraging exploration, problem-solving, and critical thinking. Children engage in hands-on learning experiences that promote language development, early literacy, numeracy, and scientific inquiry.


    Emotional Development: Preschool supports children's emotional development by fostering a sense of security, confidence, and self-esteem. Teachers provide a nurturing and supportive environment where children feel valued, respected, and understood. Children learn how to regulate their emotions, express themselves appropriately, and develop healthy relationships with others.


    Physical Development: Preschool programs include activities that promote physical development and coordination, such as outdoor play, gross motor activities, and fine motor skills practice. These activities help children build strength, balance, and agility while developing their motor skills.


    Creativity and Imagination: Preschool encourages children to express their creativity and imagination through art, music, dramatic play, and other creative activities. Children have opportunities to explore different materials, experiment with colours and textures, and engage in imaginative play scenarios.

    Preschool (The Whatipu Room) 3 to 4

    The Whatipu Room, located on our top floor, is designed for children aged 3 to 4 years. This room features exceptional learning areas and high-quality resources tailored to help children develop a greater awareness of themselves as learners. Our Whatipu Room encourages young children to plan and monitor their own individual learning and peer interactions. It also includes a beautifully designed dramatic play area, which is very popular with this age group, supporting the development of essential social skills for establishing and maintaining friendships. The Whatipu Room shares a spacious playground on the top balcony with the Cornwallis Room. This playground includes beautiful outdoor equipment and a popular bike track, along with various other fun resources and equipment for your children to enjoy!

    Preschool (The Cornwallis Room) 4 to 6

    The Cornwallis Room, also located on our top floor, is specifically designed for children aged 4 to 6 years. While our curriculum throughout the center promotes readiness for school, the Cornwallis Room offers a variety of experiences to prepare young children for the transition to local primary schools. The learning resources in this room encourage engagement in literacy-rich activities, mathematical concepts, inquiry-based challenges, and holistic growth.


    The Cornwallis Room shares a spacious playground on the top balcony with the Whatipu Room. This playground features beautiful outdoor equipment and a popular bike track, along with various other fun resources and equipment that your children will enjoy. Rest assured, our teachers will support you and your child in having a fun and smooth transition into primary school.

    PRESCHOOL ACTIVITIES

    Socialisation: Preschool provides children with opportunities to interact with peers and develop social skills such as sharing, cooperation, and empathy. Through group activities, games, and free play, children learn how to communicate effectively and navigate social relationships.


    Cognitive Development: Preschool activities stimulate children's cognitive development by encouraging exploration, problem-solving, and critical thinking. Children engage in hands-on learning experiences that promote language development, early literacy, numeracy, and scientific inquiry.


    Emotional Development: Preschool supports children's emotional development by fostering a sense of security, confidence, and self-esteem. Teachers provide a nurturing and supportive environment where children feel valued, respected, and understood. Children learn how to regulate their emotions, express themselves appropriately, and develop healthy relationships with others.


    Physical Development: Preschool programs include activities that promote physical development and coordination, such as outdoor play, gross motor activities, and fine motor skills practice. These activities help children build strength, balance, and agility while developing their motor skills.

    Creativity and Imagination: Preschool encourages children to express their creativity and imagination through art, music, dramatic play, and other creative activities. Children have opportunities to explore different materials, experiment with colours and textures, and engage in imaginative play scenarios.

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