Pre-School
The local pre-school is an early learning centre licensed for children from 9 months to 5 years of age. It is located in Wairaka Road at the Plunket Rooms next to the library and was originally established by members of the Pukerua Bay community.
It is a small family-orientated centre with two registered teachers and a parent helper involved at each session. There are approximately 12 - 14 children attending each session.
| Session Times | |
|---|---|
| Monday to Friday | 8.50 am - 1.00 pm |
The pre-school joined the Wellington Kindergartens Association in 2006.
A proposal for an extension of the pre-school is currently with the Porirua City Council. The Wellington Kindergarten Association has provided an informational Q&A sheet covering points such as how a preferential enrolment scheme would work and the new Ministry of Education requirements. See also meeting minutes of the July 2011 Residents' Association meeting.
Kindergarten
The local kindergarten has trained teachers who value provision of quality learning experiences for children as they develop and discover ways to be an effective learner on the New Zealand educative journey.
| Session Times | |
|---|---|
| Pounamu Group | Mon, Tue, Thu 8.30 am - 12.00 pm Wed, Fri 8.20 am - 12.30 pm |
| Purerehua Group | Mon, Tue, Thu 8.30 am - 2.30 pm |
| Pikopiko Group | Wed, Fri 8.20 am - 12.30 pm |