Grace Kindergarten was started by Onslow Community Church as a community venture in May 1994.  The initial vision was to build a kindergarten that catered for all aspects of a child's development and today operates as a fully chartered early childhood centre licensed for three staff and 24 children.   Grace Kindergarten was officially opened on 6 July 1994 by the then Govenor General of New Zealand, Her Excellency Dame Catherine Tizard.