Just Kids Community Preschool

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Just Kids Community Preschool started in July 2003. From the first day of operation we were excited to provide care and education to infants, toddlers and pre-school children. We saw the diversity in our community and we were excited about the endless possibilities before us to impact children’s lives for the better.

Today, we aim to ensure that every child, family and whãnau member is accepted, included and feels a sense of belonging within our service.

We are a community based preschool and family/whãnau are at the forefront of what we do and what we believe in.

Our management and staff aim to provide children with the foundations that they will need for successful future learning.

At our Bickerton Street centre we provide - a free transport service, free lunches & snacks for every child, free jacket, socks, shoes and headlice treatment for every child, support for parents of children with diverse needs, parent evenings, whānau events, 20 Hours Free Childcare for 3 and 4 year olds......and more.

We invite you to come and visit our centre today!

Together, we can ensure your tamariki have a great start in life and become happy and confident life-long learners.

Ngā mihi

Kahurangi Team

3.5 to 5 year olds

Donna Lucas

Head Teacher

Sian Davies

Qualified Teacher

Brooke Pryor

Qualified Teacher

Zoey Yao

Qualified Teacher

Amy Bradford

Student Teacher (3rd Year)

Kakariki Team

2 to 3.5 year olds

Shelley Wilson

Head Teacher

Xinyi Li

Qualified Teacher

TBC Jan 2026

Qualified Teacher

Estella Skinner

Student Teacher (3rd Year)

Anahere Moffat-Whare

Non Certified Team Member

Vasiti Ratauluva

Non Certified Team Member

Kowhai Team

Infants & Toddlers

Yannick Carpentier

Head Teacher

Bharti Shiuanjali

Qualified Teacher

Ara Cho

Qualified Teacher

Karaka Team

Christina McAllister

Head Teacher

Nadia Warmenhoven

Qualified Teacher

Georgina Lewis

Student Teacher (3rd Year)

Lorraine Rangihuna

Qualified Teacher

Paige Keenan

Student Teacher (1st year)

Education Support, Transport Team, Part-Time Teachers

Carla McGregor

Transport and Kidscan Lead

Portia Batchelor

Student Teacher (3rd Year)

Megumi Nakata

Qualified Float Teacher

Zara-Ann Phillips

Education Support Worker, Transport and support staff.

Wendy Kokaua

Reliever Teacher, Transport