The kindergarten was forced to move to a spare classroom at Elmgrove School this year, when it was found their 60-year-old building was in need of earthquake strengthening.
Mosgiel Central Kindergarten head teacher Paula Reynolds said the building was built in the 1950s, had a damp floor and needed earthquake strengthening, so it was decided to demolish and build a new facility.
''It was cheaper to rebuild it, rather than fix it.''
Mrs Reynolds said the kindergarten had a close connection with Elmgrove School and it was fortunate the school had space to spare which they could move into temporarily.
''It was a logical place to come.
''The school has been very accommodating and they've made us feel very welcome.''
The move had brought some challenges, but the children had been remarkably resilient.
''As long as they've got the same faces around them, they're happy.
''It's really about the people, not the place that they're in.''
Plans for the new facility were still being finalised, and construction would begin as soon as the old building had been demolished, she said.
''We're hoping to get into the new building in November, if not before.''
Mrs Reynolds said the new facility would have 21st-century learning spaces which reflected aspects of the spirit and culture of the Mosgiel community.
For example, a ''river'' made of stones or a painted path would run through the children's playground, as the Taieri River ran through the plain.
Sustainable living would be fostered by having gardens inside and outside.
Mosgiel Central will have three learning areas; inside, outside, and a large covered deck area.
''The covered deck area means that if it's a good old frosty Mosgiel morning, we can still get outside and play,'' she said.
