Chilton Preschool has expanded to include a beautifully refurbished, purpose-built learning environment designed especially for our youngest learners.

This thoughtfully created space provides a safe, nurturing, and stimulating setting where infants and toddlers can develop secure relationships, explore with confidence, and flourish at their own pace. Guided by our experienced teaching team, children are supported through responsive care, meaningful interactions, and engaging experiences that lay strong foundations for future learning.

Reflecting the vision and philosophy of Te Whāriki, New Zealand’s Early Childhood Curriculum, our programme embraces a holistic approach to learning, recognising every child as a confident and capable learner. We offer a thoughtful balance of child-led exploration and intentional teaching, weaving together literacy, numeracy, and inquiry-based learning through meaningful, play-based experiences.

This intentional approach nurtures children’s confidence, communication, creativity, and problem-solving skills while laying strong foundations for future learning and a lifelong love of learning.

We offer full-day and extended-day options, welcoming girls and boys from under 2 to 5 years of age. Chilton Preschool is a special place where children and their whānau are embraced as part of our community, welcoming families from Lower Hutt and beyond.

For girls continuing to Chilton Saint James Primary School, the transition is seamless.