# Parakai Kindergarten
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- Type: Free Kindergarten
- Location: Parakai, Auckland
- Address: 8 Fordyce Road
- Rating: 5.0 / 5 from 5 reviews
- 20 Hours ECE: Eligible
- Pricing: Available on request
- Availability: Waitlist likely
## Overview
Parakai Kindergarten is a free kindergarten located in Parakai, Auckland. Community based governed. 20 Hours ECE eligible.
## Key facts
- Age range: 2-5 years
- Teacher ratio: 1:5
- Licensed capacity: 40 children
- Ownership type: Community based
## Philosophy
Play-based learning with a focus on belonging, curiosity, and confidence.
## Reviews
### null review (5/5)

Our family will always be incredibly grateful for this kindy and the amazing teachers who are part of it. The love, care and support they showed our boys was truly second to none. From the moment they started, our sons were welcomed into an environment where they felt safe, seen and genuinely cared for.

During a really difficult time for our family, the teachers supported us in ways we will never forget. Their kindness, patience and understanding meant the world to us, and they created a space where our boys could still feel secure, loved and able to just be kids.

Watching them grow in confidence, curiosity and happiness while they were there was so special. The teachers go above and beyond every single day, and it shows in the way the children thrive.

This kindy will always hold a very special place in our hearts, and we will forever be thankful for the incredible people who make it what it is.

### null review (5/5)

Love love love Parakai Kindergarten! My daughter was there for 3 years before starting school and she didn’t want to leave! The teachers are kind and passionate, they truly love each kid as if they were their own. I recommend to all of my family and friends! We are so lucky to have such an incredible centre!

### null review (5/5)

I cannot express enough how grateful we are for the incredible experience our son had at Parakai Kindergarten. Over the past 2.5 years he has grown and flourished in ways we never imagined. The teachers are truly passionate and caring, always going above and beyond. We know that a huge part of our sons growth is thanks to the amazing team. We would pick this kindy EVERYTIME