Riverside is a community for families, of families, where tamariki come first.
Discover joy-filled learning at our Riverside: where giggles, splashes, painting, and messy play create memories, while storytime, naptime, cuddles, and pretend play nurture young minds with loving care.
Our Early Childhood Centre in Wānaka is a place where small steps become leaps and bounds for tamariki. Encouraged to explore the world around them, children are empowered to discover a unique sense of self through bundles of aroha, free play, and curiosity.
Our role is to nurture their hauora, their wellbeing, and empower them to grow and learn through discovery. From reading books and playing on the playground to exciting excursions, no two days at Riverside are the same—and they’re designed that way to engage tamariki.
In the Weka Room, our primary mission is to build strong, trusting relationships with infants and their whānau, offering a calm and respectful environment, engaging in exciting learning experiences, and providing a world of discovery and joy for your precious ones.
Where a team of caring, experienced kaiako (teachers) inspire independence and fun-filled learning, nurturing strong bonds with children and their whānau, offering exciting adventures in a safe environment, and transforming routines into heartwarming rituals.
Where our enthusiastic, caring, and highly experienced kaiako are ready to embark on a journey of boundless discovery with your child. Our mission is to cultivate strong, reciprocal relationships with both tamariki and their whānau, creating an environment where independence blossoms and children are empowered to explore safely.
We’ve gathered an array of enjoyable activities for you and your tamariki, a wealth of valuable resources for our parents, and we’ll ensure you stay informed about our latest adventures and ethos at Riverside.