Eskview Kindergarten

Welcome to Eskview Kindergarten

Eskview Kindergarten (located in the Bay View township) encompasses both local and rural surrounding districts and operates within a peaceful, positive environment which supports and stimulates children’s curiosity, wonder and awe in the world around them.

Our kindergarten acknowledges the importance of fostering warm, reciprocal relationships, both with the children and their families, and we are supported by a vibrant local community. Our strong links between the community, families and the kindergartens are maintained though our regular community events, events which really highlight the notion ay this is a place of belonging – this is our place.

We welcome interested families to visit us here at Eskview Kindergarten.

Our Session Times Are:
Mon to Fri 8:45am to 1:00pm
Mon Tue Thu & Fri 8:45am to 2:45pm

Our Staff To Child Ratio:
We have a ratio of 1 teacher to 10 children, with additional non teaching support as well.

Eskview Philosophy:
To provide a unique learning environment rich in opportunities for children to be stimulated and grow in life skills in a harmonious atmosphere, reflective of the local community.

Our Favourite 2009 ERO Comment:
'Teachers successfully create an atmosphere that is welcoming…providing an exciting, richly resourced environment that successfully stimulates and promotes children’s interests….Teachers are highly responsive to children’s interests and ideas. Positive, respectful and affirming interactions are evident between adults and children.

Spacious surroundings and ease of flow between indoor and outdoor spaces provide opportunities for children to play alone or together uninterrupted. A calm purposeful atmosphere is apparent. Thoughtfully planned centre surroundings encourage investigation of the natural world."

View full 2009 ERO report here.

Meet The Staff:
Back Row, Left to Right: Anna Avison, Heather Gilmore, Anne Tasker,
Front Row, Left to Right: Jaime Cullen, Catherine Nichol

Head Teacher	Anne Tasker	Dip. ECE & current first aid
Teacher	Heather Gilmour	Dip. ECE & current first aid
Teacher	Rose Johansen	Dip. ECE & current first aid
Teacher	Catherine Nichol	Dip. ECE & current first aid
Kindergarten Support Worker	Anna Avison

Testimonial:
"Children are able to make choices. The teachers set limits within which children feel safe and able to explore and achieve whatever they set their mind to. They are genuinely loved.

The individual personalities of my children are celebrated and nurtured. The teachers encourage my children to think humanely, to consider others, to consider the world around them and to consider our community and tangata whenua. My children's worlds are enriched with experiences that extend beyond the kindergarten boundaries. Each night when I turn on the news, I am reminded how critical the emotional, physical and spiritual safety of my children is. When my children come to Eskview Kindergarten I know they are cared for in each of these ways.

I trust the teachers explicitly and feel grateful that our family is so woven into the Kindergarten fabric." Kylie (Parent, November 2009)

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Contact Us:

Phone:	06 836 6256
Fax:	06 836 7217
Cellphone:	027 236 6256
Email:	eskviewkgtn@napierkindergartens.co.nz
Address:	11 Petane Road, Bay View, HB

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