Welcome to Manu Kindergarten

Our family-owned centre has been providing high quality early childhood education in New Plymouth for over 30 years.

Fully trained teachers: Our team is stable and consistent, with 100% trained teachers. We focus on building genuine, trusting relationships with each child.

Quality over quantity: We intentionally keep our group size to just 20 children per session. This allows for deeper engagement and supports children to feel a strong sense of belonging.

Nature focused: From gardening experiences, nature craft, forest exploration and more, we are passionate about nurturing children’s connection with the natural world.

A young boy with blonde hair playing in a sandbox, digging with a small shovel. He is barefoot and wearing a navy and gray hoodie. The sandbox has various toys and tools scattered around, with trees and a wooden fence in the background.

A group of children is sitting on the grass in a backyard, with one boy standing and smiling in a red and black t-shirt. The children are engaged in a playful activity.

A young child wearing a pink hat, purple rain jacket with white polka dots, black pants, and red rain boots, leaning forward and exploring the forest floor with a small stick, surrounded by green foliage and trees.

"Play is the work of the child—it’s how they explore, discover, and make sense of their world."

—Pennie Brownlee
"Children’s brains are built through responsive, loving relationships. The more connected a child feels, the more they learn."

Nathan Wallis
“He taonga te mokopuna, kia whāngaia, kia tipu, kia rea — A child is a treasure to be nurtured, to grow, to flourish.”

— Whakataukī, (Māori proverb)

Manu Crescent Private Kindergarten

Head Teacher/Licensee — Scott Miller

Phone: 020 4086 4001

Email: contact@manukindergarten.com

4 Manu Crescent, Upper Vogeltown, New Plymouth

We’d love to hear from you! If you’re interested in enrolling or would like to secure a spot on our waiting list, please fill out the form below.