An inner-city preschool set amongst leafy grounds
Early childhood education that provides a strong foundation for life-long learning and values close relationships with every child, teacher, and whānau. Our small and friendly preschool welcomes girls and boys aged three and four years old.
Inquisitive learning
8:1 Student to teacher ratio
Qualified teachers
Curriculum
Two frameworks support our ākonga development; Te Whāriki and the internationally recognised International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme. Both emphasise play-based inquiry, teacher facilitated sessions and holistic growth.
Programme
Young children are eager learners and able to develop early literacy and numeracy skills. Our programme stimulates their growth by providing opportunities to investigate, explore and extend their interests.
Facilities
Set opposite a green and leafy park, our purpose-built Preschool benefits from the College’s exceptional facilities: playgrounds, tennis courts, lawns, a gymnasium and a library built especially with little ones in mind.
To get in touch or book a tour
Please contact us for any questions or general enquiries or to take a personalised tour of our Preschool with our team.
Meet the Team
Our Preschool educators
Head of Preschool
Emily Domican
Preschool Teacher
Elizabeth Hibbs
Preschool Teacher
Susanne Reich
Preschool Teacher
Betty Kong
Preschool Teacher
Nicola Hew
Preschool Teacher
Louis Liu
Preschool Teacher
Caitlin Larkan
"Teachers know the children well. They work alongside them engaging in their play, sustaining conversations and extending their learning. Warm, purposeful, affirming interactions support social development. Positive guidance is evident and cooperation well modelled...A focus on literacy and numeracy is strongly evident." - ERO Report.
The QMC Preschool is open Monday to Friday and offers the following hours:
| School Day | 7.30am - 2.45pm | (7 Hours per day) |
| Extended Day | 7.30am - 5.30pm | (10 Hours per day) |
We operate 50 weeks a year with just a two-week close down period during the summer holidays. We offer 20 hours ECE subsidised fees for both school day and extended day enrolments. All amounts shown include GST. View all Fee information here.
| Preschool Fees 2025 | Weekly Fees (20 hours Free ECE) | Weekly Full Fees |
|---|---|---|
| School Day (7.30am - 2.45pm) | $306 | $636 |
| Extended Day (7.30am - 5.30pm) | $385 | $716 |
| Community Levy | $40 per term | $160 annual |
"Queen Margaret Preschool is an amazing start to your child's journey in education. The staff are so dedicated and consistently go above and beyond, always exceeding our expectations. You couldn't ask for a better place to invest in your child's future." - Current Parent.
"Our Preschool is committed to providing the highest quality education as your child prepares for the transition to primary school and they continue on their lifelong learning journey." - Emily Domican, Head of Preschool
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