Welcome to Rimu Playcircle and the Waikato Rudolf Steiner Early Childhood Community, where nurturing young minds and fostering holistic development are our highest priorities.

Our welcoming environment provides a rich, creative space for children to explore, learn, and grow at their own pace.

Here, we blend the principles of the Rudolf Steiner educational philosophy with a deep respect for the natural world, encouraging imagination, curiosity, and social skills through play-based learning.

Join us in creating a supportive community that values each child's unique individuality, lays a strong foundation for lifelong learning, and celebrates the joy of discovery every day.

Waldorf/Steiner playcircles work from the developmental principle that young children learn through imitation, active exploration, and play.

Daily Rhythm

These times are very approximate and may change session to session depending on the day; however the rhythm itself will always remain the same:

9.00am - Arrivals, Wash hands, sign in

9.15am – Inside play

10.00am - Play (inside/outside)

10.25am - Tidy up Time

10.30am - Morning Circle

10.40am - Morning Tea

11.00am - Play (outside)

11.45am - Tidy Up Time

11.50pm - Storytime