Phoenix Preschool is a purpose-built early learning centre located at 35 Middle Road, a part of the Ashburton College Campus.
We are licensed for 50 children (from ages 5mths to school entry).
We have two learning spaces with te rūma Kiwi catering for 5mth-3yo, and te rūma Pūkeko catering for 2.5-6yo. Within Te Rūma Kiwi we also have a little space for our non-mobile children called Te Kōhunga.
We have a large team with a collective experience of well over 150years – with several of our kaiako|teachers in the sector for over 20years. We want every child to feel seen, supported and encouraged as they learn and grow. We do this by having a very experienced team and lower ratios with one teacher to four children in our Te Rūma Kiwi or under 3yo; and one teacher to eight children in our Te Rūma Pūkeko or over 3yo – although generally, in both spaces, the ratios are better than this.
Whānau are at the heart of our philosophy. Our wish is for every person who walks through our doors to feel welcomed and truly at home – as though they are part of our family and we are a part of theirs. We deeply value the knowledge and understanding you have of your child and believe the best learning journeys happen in partnership with whānau. Together, we support and nurture each child as they learn, grow and thrive.
