The Ark Preschool

We are a Christian preschool situated in Richmond, Nelson. We warmly welcome everyone.

Open Monday-Friday from 8.00am

• We have experienced and qualified kaiako (educators) who are passionate about early childhood education.

• The Ark Preschool is free for children aged 3 until they start school, for up to 20 hours each week.

• We are currently offering some free hours for children aged 2.

• Our normal fees are $6.00 per hour. (Work and Income childcare subsidies are available).

• We have large indoor and outdoor play areas which invite imaginative play, creation, learning and physical activity.

• We offer a wide range of resources available to support children’s interests, play and learning.

• We only close on public holidays and for three weeks over the Christmas period.

Here at the Ark Preschool, we embrace and celebrate each child's uniqueness.  It is our hope and prayer that every child leaves here with a strong sense of mana, knowing who they are, confident that they are loved and valued, and with the knowledge, skills, attitudes and dispositions to enable them to become lifelong learners.

If you would like more information about The Ark Preschool or if you would like to enrol your child, please do not hesitate to contact us, we would love to hear from you.