Welcome to Manu Kindergarten
A family-owned centre, providing high quality Early Childhood Education in New Plymouth for over 30 years.
❋ LocationWe’re located in a quiet back section in Vogeltown, New Plymouth. This peaceful setting gives tamariki the freedom to play in a calm, secure place that feels like a home away from home.
❋ Small group sizeGroup size in early childhood is a key factor in determining children’s learning and social development. With this in mind we are maintain a small group size of up to 20 tamariki, aged from 3 to 5 years old.
❋ Fully trained teachersWe have a small staff of fully trained teachers…
Our programme
Guided by Te Whāriki, the New Zealand Early Childhood Curriculum, our play-based programme supports holistic development. We have a rich environment in which children choose their own activities for much of the day. We also have routines and rituals around group time, music and kai, providing just the right amount of structure.
ETC ETC
“We have absolutely loved Manu Kindergarten for our three very different children. The nurturing environment, dedicated staff, and calm, positive atmosphere helped each of them find their place, grow in confidence, and truly thrive.
The teachers are exceptionally caring, fun, and kind. We’ve recommended Manu Kindergarten to many families, and we’re genuinely sad that our time there is coming to an end.”
— Former Manu family
Frequently asked questions
-
Please fill out our inquiry form and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.
-
We do have a waiting list that is filling up quickly for 2026 and 2027.
If you are interested in enrolling your child are not yet on the waiting list please contact us, as sometimes plans change and there may be a space for your child at short notice.
-
We are committed to maintaining a small group size of up to 20 children, which is one of the smallest groups you will find in Taranaki.
-
Please see our up to date fees information here.
-
Yes, at Manu Kindergarten we go out every few weeks to explore areas of local native forest. We also like to travel further afield, visiting locations such as the Govett Brewster Art Gallery, and Pukekura and Brooklands Park. Every second Thursday we enjoy a visit from the library bus.
-
We believe that young children need breaks just as much as their older school-aged peers. With that in mind, our kindergarten calendar follows the school terms.
We close for 2 weeks during school holidays, and for 5 weeks over the summer holiday period, usually opening again in the last week of January.
-
Monday to Friday: 8:45am - 2:45pm during school terms.
We are closed during public holidays.
Manu Crescent Private Kindergarten
Head Teacher/Licensee — Scott Miller
Phone: 020 4086 4001
Email: contact@manukindergarten.com
4 Manu Crescent, Upper Vogeltown, New Plymouth