A caring and safe space, where our tamariki can shine
We have created a very special spacious and natural preschool for our youngest learners, ages 0-6. Our custom-built centre opened in July 2020, and features natural materials, finishes, toys and resources wherever possible. We have a large garden at the front of our centre for our tamariki to learn about nature and get lots of fresh, clean air. We also have access to the grounds of our big sister, Seven Oaks School for further exploration and stimulation of the senses.
Communication is at the heart of our preschool, because we understand that for your child to be relaxed, you need to feel relaxed too. Our experienced and friendly team will call you to let you know how things are going, not just if there’s a problem. We’ll get to know you as well as your child, so we can work together to help them develop into the amazing, confident and loving person they were born to be.
Lots of families are already enjoying the special character of our preschool – why not contact us to arrange a visit and join them?
Small is beautiful
Nursery
We can accommodate up to fifteen 0 to 2 year-olds
Preschool
We have generous ratios for up to forty 2 to 6 year-olds
Dedicated project room
This additional space is for some of the specific learning experiences we offer our tamariki.
(Please note: children can be enrolled up to their 6th birthday)
Where to find us
77 Murphys Road, Halswell 8025
021 0288 4145
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A very special 'Happy Birthday' to our incredibly passionate and dedicated Programme Manager Jody 🎂
Jody is having a well deserved birthday break this week!
Luckily we had an early celebration last week with a special birthday cake!
Happy birthday beautiful human! We are so lucky to have you in our children's lives.
Happy birthday Jody, you are such a star!!!🥇🎖🥇
Happy Birthday from Nirvan side, kind Jody. Lots of love 💘💕
Happy Birthday Jody!
Happy birthday Jody!
happy birthday Jody! looks like a great celebration
Happy Birthday Jody!!!
Happy Birthday Jody! Your simply the best xx
Nawww happy birthday <3
The Seven Oaks team are so grateful to have Bruce as the owner of our preschool. He has worked tirelessly both with Salam in the rain and on his own to build a new soft fall area which includes a new swing frame!
Bruce is passionate about childrens well-being and is always on board when we make requests on behalf of our tamariki.
We hope our tamariki love it as much as we do!
Thank you so much Bruce and the team. This is going to be so much fun for everyone!
Oh my lucy is going to love it!. Thanks for your hard work Bruce and team!
You will get a lot of visitors I think!!🤣
This is amazing! Kids will enjoy it so much!
I’m so pleased my Granddaughter is in your safe and caring hands Bruce.
wow that looks amazing! the kids will love it
Amazing! 😍😍😍
Pat Smith
We are all so excited to see this in the morning! 👏🏻👏🏻
Well done
Happy Easter to our Seven Oaks Whanau 😊
Enjoy your long weekend with your amazing children 🥰
Feel free to share photos of how your family is spending this long weekend!
Wow she can't believe her luck.💜
The Easter nest making paid off! 🐰🐰🐰
Beautiful photo! Here's a very happy Ellie 🥰
As you can see, our littlest friends are just as connected to nature as our preschoolers – we play together in our huge garden all year round. Early contact with nature is not just about leisure – it is an investment in our children's mental and physical health, and in the future of our planet, helping to develop pro-environmental values and actions ❤️
We are in love with Seven Oaks. Our wee girl is happy and loved. 🥰 Thanks wonderful humans.
Look at my little duckling there😁. It's one of the reasons he really enjoys coming there. Thanks for providing all the equipment in a safe place for children. You are just awesome ❤❤❤❤
Did you know that taking a play-based approach to learning and being creates more room for glorious moments of discovery, and scientific exploration?
Look how focused our young minds have been this week! When given space, they begin to create hypotheses - instinctively predicting, observing, comparing and measuring.
Science is fun, so let’s excite children by helping them to discover the joy of discovery! Message us if you’d like to find out more about our very special centre. ❤️
Fabulous
We have such a wonderful community of passionate educators ❤️ Our commitment to robust, responsive, relationship based transitions from our nursery all the way through to school is what makes us so unique!
Our community rallies behind our learners and their whanau to create a transition that fits the needs of the individual child. How lucky are we!
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Taking time to enjoy every child and their unique knowledge is what makes early childhood education at our centre so rewarding. If you'd like your child to get more out of preschool, please message us...
You are all the most flexible, respectful, and responsible ladies I have ever seen. Children in your center are truly loved by you. I'm happy that my boy is spending his time with you. Thanks for your true support and love😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍
Our beautiful Teddy connecting throughout the day with his big brother and sister at school, sometimes through the fence and other times as they visit us in the playground ❤️
Stunning child
hes very beautiful andi adore his name!
My gorgeous Grandson, I know I’m biased but he is adorable 🥰
He's very adorable Zena
Love the photo
What a fabulous photo.
Aww my little friend, you are such a joy.
He's a wee heartbreaker.💙💙
zo schattig
The joy in a child-led program is that every day brings a new big idea, or concept to explore, that is EXACTLY what that child wants to learn about! Check out our learners flexing their exploration muscles this week ❤️ – and message us if you'd like your child to join them
Laying the foundations for success…
These are just some of the things that make our centre special
We believe in fresh air
As long as they’re dressed for the conditions, we encourage children to be outside as much as possible, learning through their senses and enjoying natural physical movement. We have a lovely big garden with a sensory area and where we grow lots of fruit and vegetables. We can also enjoy the grounds of our big sister, Seven Oaks School, where there are wildlife ponds and plenty of space to run and play.
Specialist classes
Our spacious and natural preschool has linked up with local specialist providers to run a selection of afternoon activities on-site, making it easy for your little one to follow their passion without additional driving and admin for you!
- Ballet
- Ball skills
- Music
- Yoga
Contact us to discuss how to sign up for these sessions.
Parents welcome
Each child’s emotional wellbeing is at the forefront of our minds, so parents and grandparents are always welcome to stay a while after drop-off and join in the fun. By creating an open and collaborative atmosphere, we want our centre to feel like your home from home.
A natural approach
We use natural, safe resources wherever possible throughout our centre, and aim to to everything as sustainably as we can. From wooden toys to 100% organic cotton materials for bedding, you name it, we’re doing our best to teach our tamariki to care for ourselves and the planet.
Nurturing relationships
We nurture every relationship at our centre to establish a strong sense of belonging, working in partnership with parents and whanau to ensure children feel safe, secure, and listened to.
Shared values
Our values and philosophy is closely aligned with that of our big sister, Seven Oaks School. You can read more here about our philosophy and how we integrate these values into the national preschool curriculum Te Whariki.
Specialist classes
On-site afternoon activities at Seven Oaks Preschool
Ball Skills
with Playball
We keep these sessions really fun and light, to help youngsters develop a love of ball sports. Introductory skills focus on developing hand-eye co-ordination and learning to predict how balls move.
- 4 weeks
Age 18 months+
Ballet Basics
with Dance Central
You’re never too young to start developing a love of dance. We give toddlers and preschoolers the chance to learn to dance, gain confidence and shine.
- 4 weeks
Age 3+ – boys and girls welcome
Yoga for Littlies
Yoga can be really beneficial for young bodies and minds, helping us learn to calm our breathing and emotions, and strengthen our growing bodies through gentle exercises you can practice at home.
- 4 weeks
Age 3+
Music tuition
Join our magical musical world of fun! We offer several different options for music tuition, so please contact us for details.
- 4 weeks
Age 3+
You’re in safe and capable hands
Our experienced team are at the heart of our preschool community
I grew up in Christchurch and have been a registered ECE teacher for more than 20 years. I am trained in early-intervention and infant massage, and have worked in the CDHB as a play therapist. I also have extensive experience of working with children who have suffered trauma within Oranga Tamariki’s (formerly CYF) fostering system. My husband and I have three daughters. As well as owning and managing other successful early childhood centres, I have also run an in-home service for children who have experienced trauma, implementing a neurological and emotional intelligent programme.
At-a-glance fees
We offer 20 free ECE hours for over-3s*
| Morning session |
Afternoon session |
School day |
Whole day |
Full-time per week |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8.30-12.30 | 12.45-16.45 | 8.30-15.30 | 7.30-18.00 | 7.00-18.00 five days a week |
|
0-2 year olds |
$26 | $26 | $45 | $60 | $236 |
2-3 year olds |
$26 | $26 | $45 | $50 | $236 |
3-6 year olds
|
$26 | $26 | $6.50 | $29.25 | $146 |
* Conditions apply – please contact us for details
Please note, spaces at our centre are allocated in the following order of priority:
- The child has a sibling at Seven Oaks Preschool
- The child has a sibling at Seven Oaks School
- The child is pre-enrolled at Seven Oaks School
- The family intends to enrol their child at Seven Oaks School
- None of the above