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Celebrating Clare Wells' contribution to kindergarten
A big congratulations to Clare Wells for her Queen’s Birthday Honour last month - https://dpmc.govt.nz/honours/lists/qb2020-qso. Clare is...
Aug 10, 20201 min read


Haere mai Jasmin!
Wednesday was an exciting day at the Kidsfirst Head office, with the official Mihi Whakatau, welcoming Jasmin Ngawai into our Kidsfirst...
Aug 10, 20201 min read


Generous Donation from Former Parent
We were delighted recently to receive koha of more than 230 pairs of winter shoes from Christchurch footwear company, 2FeetTall. As is...
Aug 10, 20202 min read


Confidence builder grows community connection
Some of the very best kindergarten activities turn out not only to be great experiences for the children, but to be real community...
Jul 27, 20203 min read


Making the most of Educa
Educa is one of the most effective platforms available to us to coordinate communication with parents and whānau, and share learning and...
May 29, 20202 min read


Our Kidsfirst Champions
Our sincere thanks, ngā mihi nui, to those teachers and head teachers who took part in our 'expert video' series that has been running on...
May 29, 20201 min read


Check out our all-star campaign!
As we all prepare for the next Alert Level change, we've also been getting a brand new ad and parent information campaign ready so we can...
May 7, 20202 min read


Multiple points for whānau contact
There are so many ways for people to hear about Kidsfirst - they can see a sign when they're walking down the street, a Google or...
Feb 5, 20201 min read


Keeping in touch with potential parents
Frustrated when parents visit, but you have no way of contacting them again? Every one is a lost waitlist or enrolment opportunity, but...
Jan 22, 20201 min read
Getting the brand out
We’ve been talking a lot about the importance of continuing to make new connections with families, and a good way to do this can be at...
Jan 16, 20202 min read


Strong sales focus paying off
Our Focus kindergartens are enjoying a boost in enrolments, thanks to their efforts in raising local profile. The '20 Hours Free, Even...
Jan 16, 20201 min read
Top tips for Community Event Success
The Kidsfirst Promo Kit helps you get noticed at events, and also lets prospective parents know you're proudly part of the Kidsfirst...
Jan 16, 20201 min read


Get inspired!
Want to keep the promotional momentum going after the January Open Day, but short on ideas? Kylie Burrell at Cashmere and her team...
Jan 16, 20202 min read


Check us out!
Have you spotted our Christchurch mall door advertising yet? It's running now at Northlands, The Palms, The Hub and Eastgate, with...
Jan 16, 20201 min read
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