• Welcome to First Learners! Perfect Education For Your Child Friendly Atmosphere A Welcoming Place For Every Child Learning & Fun A Place to Learn and Grow

  • Our Philosophy / Ta tatou e whakapono ana: What we believe…

    We believe for Tamariki to learn and grow as confident competent learners they need to be exposed to positive experiences and influences within their environments, which is underpinned by establishing strong trusting relationships. We believe Tamariki need clear, fair, and consistent expectations and boundaries that allow freedom for choice and expression of diversity, yet still uphold respect for the environment and the people in it. Above all we believe tamariki learn best from doing what they love doing and that’s – PLAYING!!

    • Learning & Fun
    • Friendly Place
    • Children Safety
    • Max Pupils
    • Weeks Free
    • SQM of outside play area

  • Our Vision / To tatou Matakite: What we endeavour to provide…

    Shirley First Learners is a homely centre which offers our tamariki, their families / whānau and our teachers/staff a place that empowers them to make choices that suit their individual needs and requirements. A place that enables each individual to develop at their own pace, to be unique, and have their individuality recognised and celebrated. A place that is rich in wonder, curiosity, excitement, and fun. A place where there is no distinction between learning and play.

    • Music
    • Art
    • 0-6 Years

  • Shirley First Learners Preschool

    The values and principles we teach by
    • Core Value

      Knowing we Belong – Mana whenua

    • Key Principle

      Thinking – Whakaoti rapanga

    • Core Value

      Collaborative Partnerships in teaching – Whanaungatanga / Mana tangata

    • Key Principle

      Respect – Manaakitanga / kaitiakitanga

    • Core Value

      Freedom to make choices – Whakamana

    • Key Principle

      Independence – Mana atua / mana motuhake

    • Core Value

      Learning Process outweighs Final Product – Time provided to learn and develop – Mana aotūroa / Mātauranga

    • Key Principle

      Perseverance – Manawanui

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    • We are truly grateful tor the incredible support and care you’ve provided for our Maverick. Your unconditional love and understanding have allowed him to thrive and flourish in ways we could have only dreamed of.

      Georgie

    • Shirley First Learners is a great place for my daughter to start her schooling experience. It’s welcoming and safe and my daughter loves being there.

      Mrs Singh

    • I have sent 3 boys here over several years and my kids have always loved the large out door play area

      Emma

    • I have a 2 year old and a 4 year old who have been attending for a year now. I can not tell you how much I adore and appreciate all of the wonderful staff.

      Kenneth

    • I have to say that I have used various daycare’s and Kindergartens and this is by far the very best I have ever used.

      Mr Kirk

    • Ko Shirley First Learners he wāhi pai mō taku tamāhine. E aroha ana taku tamāhine ki te noho ki reira.

      Joe

    • This letter is to recognise you and your staff for doing an excellent job teaching my son. His confidence level is significantly better since attending Shirley First Learners.

      Tony

  • Contact Us

    Our postal address and contact details
    • Postal Address

      Shirley First Learners
      101 Slater Street
      Richmond
      Christchurch 8013

    • Business Hours

      Monday – Friday
      7.30 am – 5.30 pm
      Saturday – Sunday
      Closed

    • Sessions

      Half Day 4 Hours Minimum
      Full Day 7:30am – 5:30pm