31 Kirk Road, Templeton, Christchurch 8042
Owned by Racheal and Glenn Judson, Templeton Nursery and Preschool is staffed by a team of highly trained, experienced educators who are passionate about what they do. We are committed to being ‘a preschool with a heart’ because we know that children thrive in an environment that puts trust and relationships first.
Families for families
Glenn and I had the opportunity to purchase both the Templeton and Estuary Road pre-schools in April 2021. In 2000, I helped set up and run firstly the Estuary Road Preschool, then after studying and achieving my degree in Social work, I returned to manage the Templeton Preschool. Along with my husband Glenn, we seized the opportunity to purchase both pre-schools from Nicola and Stephen East. My career has been dedicated to educating preschoolers and helping families. I love developing and working alongside a committed team of teaching staff.
Our Preschools meet the Ministry of Education Standards. Both schools have been created to help children embrace indoor/outdoor play and learning environments. The naturally landscaped spaces and covered decks cleverly tie the nursery and preschool playgrounds together. We have plenty of space to provide visitors and staff with a quiet, relaxed lounge feel. There is an abundance of teaching space for the children.
Our teaching team, and I really value the responsive/reciprocal relationships we have built with families and whānau.
I am totally contactable to personally help and assist families at any time.
Racheal Judson.
Our Teachers
Our screening and selection processes are rigorous to ensure that all of our teachers share our ‘preschool with a heart’ philosophy. As a result, our team is made up of trained, experienced educators and support staff, all passionate about nurturing and developing young minds.
One-on-One Care
The smaller number of children we enrol allows us to focus on providing primary care-giving relationships throughout our centre. Our teachers are able to slow down, listen to each child’s voice and interact on a one-to-one basis, ensuring every child’s development is maximised.
Our Philosophy
Our philosophy is centred on being ‘a preschool with a heart’ and we aim to develop a trusted relationship with all of our children, as well as their families. We provide a comfortable, secure environment where children can be confident and relaxed.
Nursery
We believe strong attachments are necessary for infants and toddlers to feel happy, relaxed and secure. All of our infants and toddlers have a primary caregiver who is responsible for developing trust and rapport. These nurturing and secure attachments enable children to better develop emotionally as well as cognitively, linguistically and physically.
Preschool
Key teachers and respectful relationships are a focus, and children are offered opportunities to play in small or large groups or individually. This gives them the chance to learn about relationships at their own pace. Each child has input into what they want to learn about, and a variety of learning experiences are provided. These include maths, literacy, self-help skills and social skills. Our preschool children are provided with new challenges daily, with the aim of broadening their interests and enhancing their skill levels.
Holistic Learning Experiences
Our programme is founded on the Early Childhood Curriculum — Te Whāriki, complemented by a philosophy that encourages children to explore and develop their unique interests. The learning experiences that are offered are tailored to be developmentally and physically appropriate, with the focus being on enhancing each child's development. Children are also encouraged to take responsibility for themselves, their actions and their belongings to prepare them for the transition to school.
"My son's teachers are nurturing, fun and at the same time encourage growth."
— Samantha, mother of Jake
