Enrol at Rangiora Nursery School
Information for parents & caregivers
Choosing the right preschool is an important decision. You want somewhere your child will feel safe, known and excited to explore – and somewhere that feels right for your whole whānau.
Rangiora Nursery School is a community-based, not-for-profit preschool for children aged 2 to 6. Since 1938, we have been providing local tamariki with a fun, flexible and nurturing place to learn, play and grow.
The best way to get to know us is to come for a visit. Meet our teachers, explore our indoor and outdoor spaces, and see Nursery School in action.
A place where children can thrive
Our experienced teaching team takes the time to get to know each child, building strong relationships that help them feel secure, confident and ready to learn.
With a teacher-to-child ratio of 1:8, we can provide individual attention and meaningful support throughout the day. Each child also has a dedicated Key Teacher who works closely with them and their whānau.
Our large, well-resourced indoor and outdoor environments give children plenty of room to move, create, investigate and follow their interests. Our mixed-age setting encourages friendships, cooperation and tuakana-teina relationships, with older and younger children learning alongside one another.
Because we are a community not-for-profit centre, the funds we receive are reinvested into our people, facilities, learning resources and experiences for tamariki.
Come for a visit and a play!
Before enrolling, we encourage families to visit the centre with their child. A visit gives you the opportunity to:
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Meet our teachers
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Explore our indoor and outdoor play spaces
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Ask questions about your child’s needs
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Discuss suitable days and session times
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Learn more about fees and funding
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Talk through the settling process
There is no pressure to make an immediate decision. We want you to feel comfortable, informed and confident that Nursery School is the right fit for your child.
Enrolment and availability
To ask about enrolment, contact our team with your child’s age, your preferred days and your anticipated start date.
We can then talk you through current availability, session options and the next steps.
Once you are ready to proceed, you can complete our enrolment form and return it to the centre. Our team will work with you to plan visits and help your child become familiar with their new environment before they begin.
Ages and session times
We welcome children from 2 years old through to school age.
The centre is open:
Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 3.30pm
Our session options are:
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9.00am to 3.00pm
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8.45am to 3.15pm
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8.30am to 3.30pm
A minimum six-hour session applies.
We close for five weeks over the Christmas holiday period, during the first week of the July school holidays and on public holidays.
Fees and funded ECE
Children aged 3 and over
We offer 20 Hours ECE to eligible children aged 3 – 5.
A maximum of six funded hours can be used each day. Hours attended beyond the six funded hours are charged at $8 per hour, or part thereof.
Children aged 2
Our standard published daily rate is: $35 per day
A discounted daily rate of $25 may apply to siblings under 3 years old, unless otherwise agreed with centre management.
12 Hours Free ECE for 2-year-olds
Until the end of 2026, we are offering up to 12 hours of free ECE for eligible 2-year-olds.
This offer provides:
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Up to six free hours per day
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A minimum booking of two days
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Terms and conditions apply
Please contact us to discuss eligibility and available sessions. Additional childcare subsidies may also be available for qualifying families. Our team can help you understand the options and direct you to the appropriate information.
Helping your child settle in
Starting at a new preschool is a significant change, whether it is your child’s first experience of early childhood education or they are moving from another centre.
We take a flexible and individual approach to settling. Introductory visits give your child time to explore, become familiar with their teachers and gradually build confidence in the new environment.
Your child’s Key Teacher will work alongside your whānau to understand their routines, interests, personality and support needs. We will keep communicating with you throughout the transition and adjust the process where needed.
What does a typical day look like?
Our programme provides plenty of time for child-led play, supported by thoughtful teaching and a flexible daily rhythm.
Children can choose from indoor and outdoor activities, creative experiences, physical play, group learning and quieter spaces. The day also includes shared morning tea and lunch times, tidy-up time and an end-of-day mat time.
Our routine may change when we have special visitors, celebrations, trips or other learning experiences.
Children bring their own:
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Morning tea
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Lunch
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Optional afternoon tea
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Named water bottle
Please send food in a clearly named lunchbox. A quiet sleep space is available for children who need to rest during the day.
Useful information
You can download the following documents before your child starts:
Complete this form when you are ready to enrol your child.
Read the centre’s latest published ERO information.
Ready to take the next step?
Come and see what makes Rangiora Nursery School such a special place to learn, play and belong.
Book a visit, ask about availability or contact us with any questions. We would love to meet you and your child.
Rangiora Nursery School
4 Wales Street, Rangiora
Corner of Wales Street and East Belt
Phone: 03 313 7734
Email: admin@rangioranurseryschool.co.nz