Merle Leask Kindergarten
Netherby
Welcome to Merle Leask Kindergarten
Where curiosity is encouraged, creativity is celebrated, and every day is an adventure!
What we offer
30 hours free
Kai for Kids meals provided
100% qualified teachers
Morning or full day sessions
8:45am – 2:45pm
A little bit of behind the scenes fun!
The Team
Meet The Merle Leask Kaiako
Rasela
One of the many things I enjoy about working at kindergarten is the professional learning opportunities that we get to go on, that helps inform and elevate our teaching practice, skills and knowledge and keep up to date with. Our kindergarten kaupapa of, whanaungatanga, ukaipōtanga and manaakitanga reflects our local curriculum at Merle Leask and the ways we work alongside whānau, aiga, families to create a holistic and culturally responsive learning environment for all tamariki.
When I am not working, I love spending time and connecting with my aiga and friends whenever I can, which also helps my hauora, well-being.
Lauren
I enjoy working at Merle Leask Kindergarten as I am passionate about education, equity and play based learning. Merle Leask Kindergarten embraces all tamariki and encourages them to participate in the kindergarten programme in a way that suits them as an individual. Through building strong relationships with each child and their whānau I aim to provide the best start to education that I can. I enjoy getting to know tamariki in their own time and help them to build on their pre existing knowledge. Also Merle Leask is a lot fun.
Lisa
The caring, professional teachers that celebrate each child as an individual, allowing them to learn at their own pace, guided by interests, strengths and needs.
I love how the kindergarten environment provides opportunity for exploration and hands-on learning and its inclusive feel ensures everyone is made to feel welcome and connected.
I love to train at the gym and compete in powerlifting and bodybuilding. I also like to get out in nature with family and explore new places.
Alex
I love working in kindergarten because of the amazing professional development provided, the wonderful learning opportunities provided by passionate kaiako around me and building close connections and relationships with whānau and tamariki in our community.
I love to spend time with whānau and friends and I really enjoy cooking and baking as well as getting out in nature for walks.
Our play spaces
Visit us
And see firsthand how Ashburton Kindergartens can be the perfect place for your child’s early education. We can’t wait to welcome you to our family.
We’re proud to be the only early childhood education provider in Ashburton partnered with the nationwide Enviroschools programme.
This partnership empowers our tamariki to lead sustainable practices and environmental action in their learning spaces – helping them care for people and the planet from an early age.
