About Us
Nestled in the heart of Maraekākaho, Gumboots is your local community kindergarten. Here, muddy boots and curious minds are celebrated as children explore, discover, and grow through a nature-based curriculum.
Gumboots welcomes children aged two to five years old, supporting every child to grow at their own pace and instilling a lifelong love of learning. We embrace the simple magic of a rural childhood and days filled with unhurried play in a spacious natural environment.
Our Vision
To work in partnership with parents, whānau/family and community to achieve the best possible learning outcomes for all tamariki/children.
Our Mission
Working together to nurture our children as active, imaginative, independent learners in body, mind and spirit.
Our Values
Rangatiratanga
Leadership and self-determination
Manaakitanga
Supporting others/kindness
Kaitiakitanga
Guardianship of the environment
Confident and competent learners
Self-image as learners for life
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As part of our commitment to keeping children at Gumboots safe at all times we have a number of policies and procedures including a robust child protection policy and safety checking process which we regularly review. If you wish to see any of these please contact the supervisor on supervisor@gumboots.org.nz.
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If you would like to have a read of our ero report you can find it here.