Palmerston North Early Learning Centre
Palmerston North Early Learning Centre
25 Kipling Street, Roslyn, Palmerston North
Enrolment offer
Receive 50% off fees for 3 months for 0-6 year olds. T&C's apply.
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Enrol your child and receive 50% off fees
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Kia ora!
Kia ora!
I'm Katrina, Centre Manager of Palmerston North Early Learning Centre. I look forward to meeting you and your whānau and welcoming you into our wonderful learning community.
About this centre
Palmerston North Early Learning Centre is a safe, homely and nurturing environment where strong foundations are created for your child’s future.
- A newly renovated space in 2025, you’ll be delighted by our natural, spacious and engaging centre set in the heart of our local community.
- Your child will be inspired by our rich array of play-based experiences in our open plan indoor environments.
- Outdoors, our vegetable and herb gardens provide us with tasty kai. We are now enjoying fresh fruit from our Orchard planted with the help of our community.
- We are part of the Enviro Schools programme working towards our Silver award. We are creating sustainable changes as we care for our place.
0–6 years
A beautiful and nurturing environment for tamariki to learn and thrive in.
Enrolment offer
Receive 50% off fees for 3 months for 0-6 year olds. T&C's apply.
Flexible hours
Open 7:30am-5:00pm with part or full day options
Large outdoors
Tamariki will enjoy our natural outdoor space designed to develop their confidence as they play
Nutritious meals
Healthy kai made fresh each day, including lunch and morning & afternoon tea.
Expertise and knowledge
Experienced in early childhood for over 55 years
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More about us
Convenience
Our central Roslyn location is only 5 minutes away from the Palmerston North hospital and we are enroute to the city if you are travelling from Feilding and Ashhurst.
Extended hours and Storypark - our online parent communication tool, are just some of the ways we try to make things a little easier for parents. Local excursions and fun activities are just the beginning when it comes to being the best we can be for your child.
Our aim is to create the best conditions for your child's learning, wellbeing and care. We also know how important it is to give you the convenience you need and reassurance that your child is in safe hands. Our central Roslyn location, loving team and tailored environment are all waiting to be discovered by your whānau.
Staff who nurture and inspire
Our qualified and experienced teachers are committed to caring for and nurturing your child. They build a strong connection with each child throughout their early learning journey and go out of their way to ensure every child feels supported and their unique needs are met.
Our teachers create positive opportunities for your child to develop physically, mentally and emotionally. They help guide your child as they navigate new friendships, master new skills and build independence and resilience to get ready for school and lay the foundations for lifelong learning.
Engaging environment
Our happy and nurturing environment will inspire, stimulate and empower your child to learn in their own unique way. The outdoor spaces challenge and excite the imagination, while our spacious and light filled indoor areas offer room for reading, rest, and engaging indoor learning experiences. Our children love painting, waiata and the many natural play areas they have to discover.
Connecting with the outdoors
We only know who we are, by knowing where we come from. That's why building a strong connection with nature and our local community is so important. We believe it helps your child develop a sense of belonging and identity and positively influences their learning experiences.
We're so lucky to have so many wonderful options on our doorstep here in Palmerston North. We grow our own vegetable and herbs in our garden and go on community excursions to the local library, visit Bunnings, do some community walks and school visits.
Nutrition and wellbeing
We know that good nutrition is an important part of your child’s wellbeing, learning and growth. At our Palmerston North centre, tamariki enjoy balanced, nutritious meals and morning/afternoon teas throughout the day, helping them feel energised, focused and ready to learn and play. Children also love being involved in food experiences, including using fresh herbs and vegetables grown at the centre in our baking and cooking.
Our meals are prepared by onsite cooks who hold food safety and hygiene certificates and follow Ministry of Health food guidelines. We work with families to ensure any allergies or dietary needs are carefully managed. A weekly meal charge of $10 applies.
Care that grows with your child
We recognise that tamariki at different ages and stages have very different needs. That’s why our approach early learning evolves as your child grows, ensuring they feel safe, supported and confident every step of the way.
We also take the time to get to know each child and their whānau from the very beginning. During the onboarding process, our kaiako work closely with parents and caregivers to understand each child’s individual needs, routines and preferences, helping us create a smooth, familiar transition into care.
For our pēpi and toddlers (0–2 year olds)
Our youngest tamariki are nurtured in calm, secure and responsive environments, with dedicated kaiako who specialise in caring for this age group. We focus on building strong, trusting relationships, as this is the foundation for all future learning and wellbeing.
Pēpi have their own thoughtfully designed spaces, with cosy areas for rest, bespoke cots, and age appropriate resources that support early movement, sensory exploration and discovery. Barnardos Early Learning services offer safe outdoor areas, so they can begin to explore the natural world in a gentle and supported way.
Our routines are flexible and guided by each child’s individual rhythms, ensuring their needs for sleep, nourishment and comfort are always prioritised.
For our older tamariki (3–6 year olds)
Our older tamariki are supported to become more independent, confident and socially connected learners.
They enjoy access to larger indoor and outdoor environments, including adventurous playgrounds that encourage physical activity, creativity and problem solving. Kaiako continue to guide and extend their learning, while also allowing space for child led play, friendships and exploration.
At this stage, there is a strong focus on building skills that support school readiness, such as communication, self regulation, resilience and curiosity, all within a fun and engaging environment.
We’re always happy to talk through how we support each age group, and what this looks like in our centre.
Feel free to get in touch or come in for a visit, we’d love to show you around and chat about how we can support your child’s learning journey.
Supporting the transition to school
We support tamariki to feel confident and ready for school by gradually building their independence, self regulation skills, social competence and love of learning. This includes everyday skills like caring for themselves, making choices, problem solving and working alongside others. As children get closer to starting school, our kaiako work closely with parents, whānau and, where possible, local schools to ensure a smooth and positive transition. We share information, encourage school visits, and tailor support to each child so their move to school feels familiar and well supported.
We’d be happy to talk more about how we support your child’s transition to school, feel free to get in touch or chat with our team.
Fees and subsidies
We want to make your child's early learning and care experience as affordable as possible. We are a not for profit organisation, so everything we do goes back into supporting your child, the centre and our community.
Our fees include:
- Quality education, care and activities provided by our team of teachers
- Healthy lunch and snacks
- Local outings
Current offer:
Receive 50% off fees for 3 months for 0-6 year olds.
T&C's:
- Offer is valid for new enrolments
- Valid for 3 months from enrolment day
- Minimum of 6 hours per day
Did you know you may eligible for fee and ECE subsidies? Talk to our Centre Manager for further information.
What's happening
Learning through play
Our team of teachers are guided by Te Whariki - NZ's Early Childhood Curriculum. They work closely with your child and respond to their unique curiosities by creating an environment that is reflective of each child's needs.
Connecting with whānau
Our whole community benefits from families and whānau being involved in our centre and their children's learning. Connecting with you via Storypark and celebrating festivals are just some of the ways we include families and whānau.
Community Connection
From growing their own veggies and herbs in our veggie patch to local excursions in the community, we constantly look for ways for your child to explore the connection between their community, their environment and themselves
Stay in touch with Storypark
We use Storypark to record and communicate learning as it happens via photos, video, audio and observations within a secure online environment. Parents and whānau can receive instant feedback and plan new ways to extend their child’s unique interests and abilities.
Read what parents say about us!
Debbie RoganBeautiful inviting environment. Caring and knowledgeable teachers. Environmentally sustainable practices.
Hannah RankinA C