At Manu Kindergarten, we take great care in creating an environment that feels welcoming and beautiful. Indoors, the space is cosy and homely, with soft lighting, natural textures, indoor plants, and large windows that offer views of the outdoor greenery.

Many of our resources are handmade from natural materials and have been treasured in the kindergarten for years. Quality wooden furniture, along with hand-made and recycled materials used throughout the space, contributes to the overall sense of warmth and homeliness. The open-plan layout allows for clear supervision, while still offering protected spaces that support uninterrupted, focused play.

Outdoors, the environment has a relaxed, backyard feel, with grassy areas, fruit trees, flowers, and a vegetable garden. We have a large sandpit with a sand kitchen that provides tamariki with endless opportunities for imaginative play. Other features include swings, a play platform, climbing equipment, a playhouse, and a variety of loose parts for open-ended construction.