Melling Kindergarten is open from 8.00am until 5.00pm Monday to Friday and we have children from 2 - 5 years of age. We offer 5 free 4 hour sessions a week for 3 - 5 year olds. This means your child will have access to quality education and care for up to 4 hours a day, every day of the week, for free. We are open all year round and only close for statutory holidays. We are very fortunate to have an enormous outdoor environment, an ideal back drop for children's learning and development where... Read more

School holiday programmes lower hutt for 5-14year old children Kids Domain has been operating since 2002 when the Lower Hutt centre opened. The Stokes Valley centre has been operating since 2006. Check out our holiday programmes on our website and secure your spots now EARLYBIRD SPECIALS PAYMENT PLAN OPTIONS WORK AND INCOME SUBSIDIES Kids Domain have 6 programmes operating: Stokes Valley Before School Care Stokes Valley After School Care Stokes Valley Holiday Programme Lower Hutt... Read more

If your child is neurodivergent, has special needs or a disability we may be able to help you. Our staff are trained and experienced Objectives FOUR DIAMONDS Charitable Trust is established as an after school and holiday care programme to provide an inclusive, enriching, fun experience and to give a sense of belonging in a mainstream facility to children who are neurodivergent, have special needs, need extra support with dedicated staff who are trained to cater for all their needs. Our Mission The... Read more

We are OSCAR/MSD approved, we provide a programme that is developed around the holistic needs of each individual child. We provide before/afterschool care and holiday programmes. Our programme provides many activities, including, cooking, sewing, art and crafts, physical activities, we also bring in outside tutors ie, self defence, ukulele. We have trained staff from an education background. Read more

Kids at Home provides home-based childcare in the child's home or in the home of the Educator. Childcare is available throughout the greater Wellington area, Hutt Valley and Kapiti Coast. Joining Kids at Home may mean extended family members can gain financial recognition for the childcare they are providing. Our passion is to support children to become competent, confident learners. Read more

Nick Lee & Shannon Ryan are both 4th Dan Instructors jointly running the North Wellington ITF Taekwon-Do Club. The club is inclusive, family oriented and Taekwon-Do training is a great way of building fitness, self confidence and developing healthy habits for life. Read more

Wadestown Crèche is a high quality, family-focussed Early Childhood Education centre offering part-time sessions for pre-school children aged 12 months - 4 years. Our team of experienced fully qualified teachers supports each child’s development and learning through play, rich and varied experiences and stable routines. We're in the heart of Wadestown, on CBD fringe and serving families from Karori to Khandallah and beyond. Your choice of sessions: Short (for all children): 8.20am – 12.30pm... Read more

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Montessori Playgroup at Wa Ora Montessori School, Lower Hutt: Play alongside your child whilst learning about the Montessori philosophy. Attached to Wa Ora Montessori School, located at 278 Waddington Drive, Naenae, the school offers education for children aged from 18 months to 18 years old. Playgroup opening times are Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9am - 11am during term time. The cost of attending one morning of playgroup per week per term is $100 per child. Please call us to arrange... Read more

The Duke of Edinburgh's Hillary Award is a programme for 14 - 25 year olds that is open to all young people in NZ regardless of your background or ability. Read more

Alliance Francaise Wellington works to promote French Culture, in the wide sense of Francophony. We act to develop the teaching and learning of French, and encourage communication between Francophones, Francophiles and all New Zealanders through a modern cultural and education programme. Founded in 1908, the Alliance Franaise Wellington belongs to a network of 850 Alliances Franaises in the world, the world's largest network of French language schools and cultural centres. We are located on the... Read more

CALLING ALL PARENTS WITH CHILDREN AGES 3.5 to 7 YEAR OLDS. LET'S BUILD ACTIVE, CONFIDENT AND MINDFUL KIDS! Join us for Physical Stories for Kids, an after-school activity for children in Wellington! During every class, Joanne presents an energetic, interactive programme that uses a range of drama exercises, kids yoga, songs, and reflection time, to build on children's concentration, confidence and collaboration skills. Kids love stories and they are one of the best ways of teaching and conveying... Read more

Bronwyn's Place preschool is unique because of what we have to offer. Like the days of old your child will experience play in the natural world where children climb trees, jump in puddles, paint, explore and kids can just be kids. Your child will experience a class with out walls and not be trapped in a small back yard surrounded by fences for 5 days of the week. As he or she will be taken out on a weekly excursion where they will explore rock pools, hunt for bears in the forest and just run through... Read more

Shine Montessori Educare offers a unique educational opportunity for toddlers and preschoolers aged 6months -5 years. Our curriculum blends Montessori ideology, fundamental Christian values, and child interest activities. We are committed to providing high-quality learning experiences that enable children to develop independence, confidence and high levels of competency. Our qualified and experienced ECE and Montessori teachers act as the dynamic link between the child and the prepared environment.... Read more

An education and care centre for children aged 0-5 years located only 100m from Redwood School. We offer a variety of sessions including 4hr, 6hr or full day to suit the needs of our local community. Feel free to come and visit to see what else we could offer your family. Read more

We are a Kohanga Reo that teach basic Te Reo and encourage learning here and at home. Kohanga Reo is parent lead, meaning; daily operations and accountability are shared as one unit with staff and parents. We can have a roll of 8 under 2 year olds and 12 over 2 year olds. The door is open for any nationality that have the passion to embrace the native tongue and the program we offer. Feel free to give us a call. Read more

Paintball Corp offers two paintball fields in Wellington, Boasting the most highly trained staff that will tailor games specific to your group. Paintball offers it'self as a natural communication builder and an exceptional investment in your team as well as some much-needed fun. Read more

SPACE Wellington Playcentre Association SPACE (Supporting Parents Alongside Children’s Education) aims to promote the value of parenthood and offers ongoing support for new families. Read more

Over the Rainbow run small and personal dance & yoga classes with big heart! We run recreational classes in Jazz, Creative Ballet,Preschool dance & Yoga for kids in a fun and kind environment. We offer some of the most affordable classes for preschool and school age children in Wellington’s central city. Read more

NEW! Don't miss our new extension Window into Workshop! Address: Corner of Camperdown Rd and Weka St, Miramar, Wellington Directions (By bus, car or foot)! Hours: Seven Days a Week, 9am - 5:30pm Driving? 20 minutes from central Wellington. Free street parking. For buses, we have a dedicated drop off and pick up point outside the Weta Cave on Camperdown Road. If this space happens to be full, buses can alternatively drop off visitors on Darlington Road. Visitors can then use the pedestrian crossing. For... Read more

Our mission is to help mothers to breastfeed through mother-to-mother support, education, information, and encouragement and to promote a better understanding of breastfeeding as an important element in the healthy development of the baby and mother. La Leche League offers you support, encouragement & information through the following: Groups in centres throughout New Zealand Monthly meetings to discuss: - The Advantages of Breastfeeding - Birth and the Early Days - Overcoming Difficulties -... Read more

The Rock and Water programme teaches social safety skills. Using physical games and exercises participants learn about their emotions and positive ways to maintain self control, develop self awareness and to always have a choice in any situation...sometimes a Rock reaction is needed (going your own way, not listening to others) but most times the Water attitude (listening, being flexible, calm and relaxed) will bring more positive outcomes. Themes include dealing with bullying, body language, intuition,... Read more

The Upper Hutt Toy Library is a non-profit community organisation, established in May 1991, with the aim of providing a wide range of educational toys, games and puzzles designed to aid the mental, physical and social development of children. The current annual subscription is $60 for General or $40 for Community Service Card Holder membership. We offer a 6 month membership for $40 and a 5 trip membership for $32 (this is valid for 1 year). The Toy Library is managed by a Committee consisting of... Read more

Offering children aged 2 - 6 years a Montessori preschool education. Our 2 classroom school with children of all ages in each classroom has a ratio of 1:9. We have 4 fully qualified and registered teachers, which means 2 teachers per classroom, and offer quality care and education with extensive individual programme planning and evaluations. Our hours are 8.30 - 4.30. Open all year apart from statuary holidays. Formally known as Rangimarie Montessori Children's House, we have been operating... Read more

Hutt Art has groups of rangeing from Painting, Pottery, Printmaking, Weaving, Bookmaking etc. We are have tutored classes - see our website for full details Read more

Wellington City Libraries provides a wide range of services for children of all ages, including baby music sessions, preschool storytimes, online bookclubs and holiday activities. We support children's development and learning by providing print and digital collections, and expert librarians to help children find reading materials and expertly navigate the information environment. Head into your local library to hang out, use the wifi, play with Lego, read a book, do your homework, or attend a programme... Read more

Parent Help are helping parents build resilient and positive families/whanau through our free Helpline (0800 568 856), affordable parenting courses, counselling and mediation services. For more information visit our website. Read more

Makara Playgroup is set in the idyllic hills of Makara in Wellington - just a 7 minute drive from Karori Park. Drop in and check us out - our sessions run on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9:30am to 12:00 (noon). During the school holidays we open on Thursdays for Play Days. Our Playgroup is situated at 29 South Makara Road, Makara, Wellington. Morning tea is provided for children - typically fruit, cheese and crackers. Tea, coffee and biscuits for the grown-ups too. Our premises can... Read more

A caring and nurturing early childhood centre with passionate teachers and high qualified teacher ratio. There is a designated area for our under two's and over two's, but we are a family orientated business, so the two sides visit and mix with each other as well. Read more