Nourishing children with nutritious, wholesome kai is important to us here at Four Seasons. We have always had a mostly plant based menu, and a rhythm to the meals we eat. At Four Seasons we all eat the same kai together. Tamariki see kaiako and each other trying and enjoying kai, sometimes it may be kai that they not have had before. Tamariki take time to experience different kai and that just because it may not be right one day it may be right the next day.

Our kindy home is also a space for whānau with younger tamariki before the kindergarten years. Learn more about the Playgroup….

Supporting your child’s movement, boundaries, and belonging before kindergarten begins with a beginning understanding of no, stop and go.

In the wake of the Mauao landslide, here are some gentle reflections for parents of tamariki on protecting their sense of safety and wellbeing.

Are you a part of our kindy whānau and planning a holiday? Here’s some info we’d love to share with you.

How we manage our financial sustainability, a guide to understanding our fees and optional charges.

Curious about who we are, how we came to be, and our special approach to early childhood? Read more….

We’re looking for a part-time, casual person to join our team. Are you studying early childhood education? Or just looking for a casual, part-time role?

Curious about why we hold rhythm so dearly? What does it give tamariki…

At Four Seasons Kindergarten, our values are more than words on paper—they are the living heart of our teaching, relationships, and daily rhythms.

Whilst we’d love for life to be joyous all the time, this isn’t reality. We welcome all emotions, especially the uncomfortable ones, with loving warmth.

Sharing a meal happens every day, it's a special time to nourish and connect.

Supporting tamariki with toileting independence is a journey we take together.

Our philosophy guides our approach to teaching and learning as a community at Four Seasons Kindergarten. As part of Steiner Waldorf Education's worldwide network, we share the responsibility of serving Rudolf Steiner's art of education.

As kaiako, we focus on how to talk with tamariki, always asking ourselves: Too much, too little, what does this child need from me in this moment? We pass it through the lens of ‘Is it kind, true, necessary, and is what I am going to offer better than silence?’

At the end of the kindergarten or school day you have a natural curiosity to know all about your child’s day. “How was your day?” or “what did you do today?” are regular questions asked at kindergarten and school pick up time.

Keen to join our community? Here’s the initial information you’ll need to get started.

Create pockets of calm during the festive season

Four Seasons: Our fees explained