About Us
Building Bright Futures Through Fun and Learning.
Proudly affiliated with New Zealand Kindergartens, a not-for-profit incorporated society and registered charity.
Our values
Whanaungatanga – kinship and collectivism
Manaakitanga – reciprocity and goodwill
Kotahitanga – unity
Aroha – compassion, affection and regard
Kia Manawanui – perseverance, determination, persistence and dedication
Meet The Support Staff
Kalena
General Manager
The way each kindergarten is a perfectly unique blend of the kaiako, tamariki and whānau that attend. I love that everyone is welcome and included. I also enjoy the large outdoor play spaces and all of the fun opportunities tamariki have to thrive.
New York is an incredible city that has so many cultures and ecosystems, and a cafe on every corner, theres no where else quite like it.
Debbie
Office Administrator
Normally you would find me in the office however when I’m out and about in the kindergartens – I enjoy being asked by the tamariki “what’s your name” – such inquisitive little people! So awesome to watch them grow into confident young children during the couple of years they spend with their teachers and friends at kindergarten.
My favourite travel destination – anywhere for a change of scenery – be it the Mackenzie country, Wanaka or Christchurch – spending time with family and friends or a trip “across the ditch”, dream destination – return to Canada and see more of Europe.
Tania
Kindergarten Support
The Ashburton Kindergartens are a great place to spend time in each day. I love that each Kindy allows the children to develop and grow at their own pace, having amazing resources to support them in their interests, dinosaurs never seem to go out of favour!
My role within the Kindergartens is giving support to the teachers, allowing them to have some extra one on one time with tamariki to build on the skills they learn each day. I have experience in different learning models.
Outside of work I love to go to the gym, bake and cook. I actually trained as a chef pre children.
Sarah
Speech & Language therapist
I work around all five of the Ashburton Kindergartens and enjoy entering the welcoming, caring and fun environments created by the teachers and children at each kindergarten.
I really enjoy getting to know the children and their caregivers that I work with and watching them grow in confidence with their increased communication skills.
I love spending time outdoors – gardening, riding my horse, walking in the hills and having fun adventures with my family.
Join the Ashburton Kindergarten Association Family!
At the Ashburton Kindergarten Association, it’s all about the kids – not the profits.
We believe every child deserves top-quality, affordable education, and we’re putting our money where our heart is. Instead of focusing on shareholders, we reinvest everything back into our kindergartens and amazing staff. We’ve proudly served the Mid Canterbury community since 1945, supporting our youngest learners every step of the way.
Want to be part of an association that’s shaping bright futures in Mid Canterbury?
We’d love to welcome you! Members provide a community voice for any special projects we are working on and are entitled to exercise the rights of membership including attending and voting at Annual General Meetings. Membership is free.
For further details please contact Kalena.
