Childcare Centres

Our child-initiated and semi-structured programme recognises the learning and developmental needs, strengths and interests of the individual children. We believe children are unique, with God-given potential to grow as confident and competent learners, healthy in body, mind and spirit. All children are treated with respect and no appropriate learning opportunity will be withheld from them no matter what their background or language is. We believe children’s holistic development and learning ... Read more is nurtured through modelling, instruction, repetition, communication, interaction and exploration with our environment. Programme planning is guided by Te Whāriki and then based on teachers’ observation of each child to develop a curriculum, which covers all developmental areas. Our Rocket programme specifically emphasises early literacy and numeracy skills. Our well-presented learning materials are not only inviting but also challenging. Our Teachers are passionate, qualified and well informed ...

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 Française Wellington belongs to a network of 850 Alliances Françaises in the world, the world's largest network of French language schools and cultural centres. We are located on ... Read more the 3rd floor of the historical Dominion Building, right in the heart of Wellington CBD. Through its cultural programme and the quality of its teaching Alliance Francaise Wellington aims to be a vibrant cultural force for people of all ages and backgrounds. Our French courses: We have been offering the highest-quality French instruction for over 100 years. With over 800 students, we are the largest language school in New Zealand dedicated to the instruction of French. Instructors: Native ...

Kids at Home is a trusted provider of quality home-based childcare and education for preschool children. We know having both parents working outside the home is often a necessity rather than a choice, so we work with you to care for your child in the same way you would. Small group sizes - your child is cared for in small groups of up to four children (only two of whom can be under the age of two.) This allows for a combination of lots of individual support and attention and social interaction ... Read more with peers. Personalised learning - your child’s strengths and interests are recognised and developed within a personalised programme that aligns with NZ's early childhood curriculum, Te Whâriki. Subsidies - we offer WINZ, 20 Hours ECE and multiple birth subsidies. Flexible hours - choose the hours you need to suit you and your family. Play/music groups - we offer regular play and music groups in our well-resourced venues - FREE. Gymnastics sessions - we offer regular gymnastics ...

Pakuranga Learning Centre is a preschool daycare offering early childhood education and care for babies and preschoolers from 3 months to 5 years. We provide all day or part day services for these children. Play areas for the under 2 year olds and for the over 2’s are safe, spacious and well resourced. Children are able to engage in activities and experiences that extend their creativity, challenge them physically, promote friendships and enable them to develop thinking and reasoning skills. At ... Read more Pakuranga Learning Centre, your child will participate in developmentally appropriate activities throughout the day. Our environment and learning experiences presented to the children are reflected in the research and knowledge of emergent curriculum. Our programme is based on the New Zealand Early Years Learning framework of Te Whâriki. We believe in the potential of each child to participate in, and work towards his or her own development and growth within a warm, caring and rich ...

Centre Philosophy Our philosophy embodies the principles, strands and goals of Te Whāriki, the Early Childhood Curriculum. We recognise the important role parents / whànau play in a child’s education and we seek to complement and build on this. We value parent / whànau input in the daily programme. We also value the input parents have in the decision making process surrounding their child’s care and education. We believe that strong relationships between parents / whànau encourage partnerships ... Read more in which everyone participates together to promote children’s learning and development. We are supported by and are part of the wider Rangi Ruru Community, and we value the opportunity this gives us to be part of the Rangi Ruru Girls’ School environment and the access to many physical and cultural learning opportunities offered in the environment. We recognise the Te Tiriti o Waitangi as the founding document of New Zealand therefore we are committed to bi-cultural practices ...

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.

YMCA OSCAR programmes are much more than a child-minding service. They are recreation based, and the aim is to meet the needs of children in their out of school hours in a fun, safe and learning environment. Each child is a different, unique person in their own right. While they have commonalities, their uniqueness should be embraced and fostered. Each programme offers a variety of activities that includes arts and crafts, sports and games and incorporates homework activities. We provide a safe ... Read more environment for your child to relax in after their day at school while ensuring there are stimulating options for those still with energy. Every child is unique; our programmes allow for the diversity in age, sex, and background of each child while encompassing the individual needs and interests. Should you have any concerns about your child, or if your child has special requirements whether dietary or other, please take the time to discuss this with us. It is important that you notify us of any ...

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. Kids Domain have 6 programmes operating: Stokes Valley Before School Care Stokes Valley After School Care Stokes Valley Holiday Programme Lower Hutt Before School Care Lower Hutt After School Care Lower Hutt Holiday Programmes cyfs approved winz oscar subsidies available excellent rates trained ... Read more and experienced staff

OSCAR Care for primary school aged children/students Before school, After school and Holiday programmes.

Edukids BaverstockEduKids Baverstock education and care Centre is located in the centre of East Auckland, operating right next door to Baverstock Oaks School. We pride ourselves on positive working relationships with families. Families are involved in various events throughout the year including the Centre programme, annual celebrations of cultures and community events. EduKids Baverstock promotes, enhances and supports children’s learning and development. We have four dedicated rooms caring ... Read more for children of different ages and developmental stages: Acorns (Infants and early Toddlers), Budding Branches (Toddlers), Tall Oaks (early Preschoolers), Baverstock Kindy (late Preschoolers). Each room has their specially designed indoor and outdoor play areas, and the teaching team in each room implements teaching methods and strategies that best suit children of different interests and needs, and incorporate daily activities and experiences that are fun and engaging for all children which is ...

Bright Sparks Childcare is conveniently situated in the heart of Henderson's light industrial and retail sector, at 40 Paramount Drive, opposite the WDHB. Architecturally designed and user friendly in all aspects of parking, walk-in accessibility, and childcare facilities, the centre caters for 100 children and their families. The building has four dedicated rooms for ages 3 months to 5+ year olds, with well-designed areas that ensure secure play engagements, on-going opportunities for indoor-outdoor ... Read more flow, as well as clearly defined spaces for restful sleeps. A well equipped kitchen, positioned in the heart of the building guarantees the daily preparation of fresh, healthy meals. Bright Sparks values children's uniqueness, their ability to learn in meaningful ways, their curiosity and sense of wonder, their cultural heritage and Christian beliefs. Bright Sparks respects and values parents for their unique and traditions, for the aspirations they have for their children, for their commitment ...

Hopscotch Childcare and Hopscotch Preschool are two privately owned centres in the rural town of Otorohanga. They’re managed by the owner and Licensee, Charlotte Clapcott. Both Centres are open from 8am to 5.15pm. Our centres are family-based with strong ties to the community. Our children are able to experience many out of centre activities such as: We take regular walking trips to the park, Kiwi House, library and Beattie Rest Home. Our local fire station and ambulance officers visit us ... Read more at the centre. We get to watch the College school performance and Kapa Haka groups. In the summer, our Preschool children visit the local swimming pools every week to have fun and gain some water confidence. We visit the local primary school for their annual pet day. Every year we go on a bus trip to the theatre in Hamilton where we watch a production designed for preschool children. We have a great outside space with lots of challenges, a huge sandpit and a vegetable garden for the children ...

MRSS (K-8) is an accepted member of the global Waldorf education movement, and works with the Waldorf education principles and curriculum. Like all Waldorf schools, our curriculum is rich and varied, fully considerate of the contemporary world and its developments for the growing child. There are 10 Waldorf schools in New Zealand and we represent Waldorf education for the top of the South Island. We offer playgroups, kindergarten and a primary school. Our school is co-educational and non-denominational ... Read more with a spiritual and Christian base. We are open to all families who are willing to engage with our curriculum and methods. The School’s harmonious and nurturing environment fosters the balanced development of children. We prepare children to act in freedom, with intelligence, creativity and purpose. Emphasis is given to the moral, social and emotional development as well as the academic and physical growth of each child.

Waimauku Kindergarten was proudly opened in July 2003. Located in Freshfields Road our kindergarten was a dream of a small dedicated group of women who volunteered their time, over 4 years to raise the funds to support the establishment of a community operated early childhood centre. The Teachers at Waimauku Kindergarten have the following aspirations for children: "To grow up as competent and confident learners and communicators, healthy in mind, body and spirit, secure in their sense of belonging ... Read more and in the knowledge that they make a valued contribution to society"

LEADERS IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION FOR OVER 30 YEARS! ESTABLISHED 1983 AGES 2.5 TO 6 YEARS OPEN 8AM UNTIL 3.45PM 20HRS ECE & WINZ SUBSIDYS The Montessori Philosophy and the work of Maria Montessori is the foundation upon which the philosophy of Montessori Educare is built. As passionate educators, we empower children to develop a healthy self-image through the nurturing of their physical, emotional, social, spiritual and cognitive needs. The children’s self esteem grows in a positive ... Read more environment where we sincerely care and recognise that each child and their family is unique and bring with them diverse knowledge, understandings and needs. The children’s innate love of learning is encouraged and we understand the importance of support and compassion in preparing them for life. We show the utmost respect for all children by offering them the freedom to learn at their own pace according to their own interests within a structured setting. We prepare everything within the ...

Our mission as a community based non-for-profit is to "build strong kids, strong families and strong communities". Our After School Care programmes serve fifteen schools around Tauranga Primary Schools: Welcome Bay Selwyn Ridge Maungatapu Tauranga Primary Gate Pa Greerton Village Greenpark Merivale Oropi Kaimai Bethlehem Bellevue Otumoetai Primary Intermediate Schools: Tauranga Intermediate Otumoetai Intermediate We are a provider of educational and developmental programmes ... Read more that invoke a sense of fun and vibrancy whilst still achieving learning and supporting milestones. The YMCA Tauranga is accredited to deliver programmes under the National Council of YMCA’s registration as a Private Training Establishment by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) under the provisions of the Education Act 1989. YMCA Tauranga is an active participant in the Tauranga City Councils’ Age Friendly City Strategic Plan 2013 – 2023, and we are working collaboratively ...

Jump Start Kids is a Mt Albert all day childcare centre with an equal emphasis on care and education. It is privately owned by Roger and Glenda Carter who share the management. We cater for all children from birth to school. There are many different cultures represented in the children and staff and we welcome that diversity. All our full time teachers are qualified early childhood education graduates and most of them are also mothers. We have a chef who prepares delicious meals and snacks ... Read more based on the Ministry of Health recommendations for preschool age children. Some of the vegetables are grown by the children. ON our website you can read our latest ERO report for the official opinion about Jump Start Kids. Then take a look at the lovely things our parents say about us under Testimonials. If your child is over three and you book five mornings or afternoons of four hours each, it will cost you NOTHING! 20 hours ECE free will pay totally for your children's education. We ...

Gateway Kids was establised in 2013 and is owned by James & Jane Time. They both have a wide range of experience, are very passionate about impacting young lives and are of Samoan decent. Gateway Kids is dedicated and enthusiastic about making a diffference in the community and have a focus on children between the age of 5 - 13 years. They also provide an affordable service for families who want to enable stability and comfortable living by encouraging and providing employment opportunities. ... Read more Their team are dedicated and enthusiastic about Gateway Kids and enjoy being part of our community reaching team. Their vision is to impact communities and are a platform to enrich lives beyond the classroom. They believe it’s important to have a team who support there vision and work as a family to succeed. Gateway Kids will maintain Out of School Care and Recreation (OSCAR) accreditation. They will support and participate in organisations who promote children in the wider community in ...

Quality Early Childhood Education - Sophie’s World is an Early Childhood Education Centre where children are nurtured in a warm and stimulating learning environment, with a primary focus on the positive development of children’s mind, body, and spirit. We welcome children from the ages of 0 to 5. We provide experienced, qualified early childhood teachers and resources to enhance your child’s learning development and well-being. Our ECE day care centre features nutritious meals, open plans, ... Read more open arms, and open hearts!

The Good Seeds Children Centre has 80 places 6mths – school. It prides itself on being a family friendly environment for children and their whānau, to develop a strong foundation for their futures. Learning philosophy:  Including Christian principles and teaching in the programme  Children learn through play, children learn best when they are engaged in experiences that they are interested in.  Parents as child’s first teachers, we value the contribution they can make to their child’s ... Read more learning.  Having a homelike atmosphere within a caring and stimulating environment where children can feel safe and secure. We will nurture an atmosphere of respect.  In encouraging children to learn and develop at their own level and pace, which will give them a sense of self-worth and gain confidence of self-importance. We embrace the diversity and cultures of all children  Strive to nurture children who can build relationships with children and adults, are secure in who ...

A unique nurturing preschool environment for children aged two to five years old....where learning is irresistible!

Lighthouse is NZ's largest Kiwi owned home based early childhood education provider. We offer quality childcare at heavily subsidised rates and 20 FREE ece.

We are a community based not for profit preschool, offering quality early childhood education to children aged for m 2 yr to 6 yr of age. Our teaching staff are 100 percent qualified and are a dedicated team who will support and educate your child through thier early learning experinces. We are based in the heart of Avondale at the Avondale Community Centre behind the Avondale library. Our operating hours are: Monday to Thursday 9am to 3pm and Fridays 9am to 2pm. we offer full or half day sessions. ... Read more with free 20 hour ECE for children over 3 yrs of age and a Fee of $5.00 per hour for children from 2 to 3yrs of age. Plesse feel free to phone, email or simply call into the centre anytime for more information.

Providing 24/7 childcare support to families with children aged 0-13 years.

Bright Futures is a service under the umbrella of the Napier Family Centre – a not for profit organisation committed to assisting families to be the best family they can be through household budget advice, counselling, parenting advice and our work with children and youth. Bright Futures established in 1994, is passionate about providing families with affordable home based childcare and education for pre-school children across Napier, Hastings and Central Hawke's Bay. Our team work to build ... Read more responsive and respectful relationships with children we care for and their families/whānau. We uphold the diverse values, languages and beliefs of our children’s cultures because we understand how important this is to a child’s identity and self esteem. Our team of qualified, registered teachers and educarers are committed to providing safe in home education and care ensuring children have the brightest futures anyone could hope for. The small group setting in home (no more than 4 children ...

We offer Before & After School programmes as well as school holiday programmes. We cater to the needs of our community with hours that are relevant to working and studying parents 6.45am-6.15pm. Many of our staff are currently studying in early childcare education (ECE) or primary school teaching themselves, therefore the experience and knowledge they have gained from their individual training provides excellence in our programmes. We also have a multiple of staff that are currently training ... Read more in sports education, again benefiting not only themselves but also the children that they get to implement their skills with. As well as studying staff we also have many staff that are parents themselves, this enables a true "care factor" to the children that we care for on a daily basis.

The teachers and staff at the Auckland Kindergarten Association (AKA) believe that children learn best through play, and we work hard to meet the needs of each child as an individual. With over 100 kindergartens in Auckland, kids’ playgroups and early learning centres, we offer early childhood education to thousands of children every year. Contact AKA to enrol in one of our Auckland kindergartens and find out more about how we are offering 20 hours of free ECE.

We have provided fabulous educational experiences for children in a safe and nurturing home environment Rodney-wide for several years. We are now very pleased to be able to offer this same opportunity to children and families in Auckland. Your child’s day in a home-based environment can be less structured and more spontaneous. It may include trips to the park, beach, playgroup and so on. To ensure safety is not compromised, our service has a documented set of policies and practices for dealing ... Read more with everything from nappy changing to sleeping, to excursions, and parents are encouraged to read these and offer feedback. Children and educarers develop a deep attachment in a homebased setting which enables children to feel secure enough to explore their environment, to develop their social skills and language, and to learn to self manage. Communication between the family, the educarer and the service is essential to the relationship and we are committed to ensuring that communication is ...

Quality Education for under fives in our purpose built building consisting of three age appropriate classrooms : Under Twos, Toddlers and Preschool. Open 7am to 6pm Monday to Friday

Four private kindergarten and childcare centres in Hamilton NZ devoted to quality education and child care for children aged 0 to 5.

Before school care After School Care School Holiday Programmes

Lil champs a family-owned and operated group of licensed early childhood centres, committed to giving your child a fantastic start in life. The early learning programme across all our centres is based on the Government-approved National Early Childhood Education Framework – Te Whariki. We aim to provide the best early childhood care, day care child development, infant and toddler care services. Children are at the heart of everything we do. Our three centres (Blockhouse Bay, Papatoetoe and Mission ... Read more Heights) are lovingly built, and come alive with beautiful children who make wonderful memories that last a lifetime. The Li'l Champs Infant Program is designed to meet the physical and emotional needs of children up to eighteen months. Care routines are paramount for this age group and our staff will work closely with parents to ensure home routines continue in the centre. The learning activities for this age group are geared to stimulate your child's developing physical and social skills. ...

We are a community-owned, not-for-profit early learning centre located in the idyllic Barnett Park in Redcliffs, Christchurch. We welcome children from Redcliffs, Sumner, Mt Pleasant, Heathcote and beyond to our modern purpose-built centre. We are lucky enough to have large indoor and outdoor playing areas, all oriented toward an open park-view. Our centre is divided into two main areas: the Nursery, for children aged 0-2 and the Preschool, for children aged 2-5. Across both groups, our children ... Read more are supported by fully qualified and experienced teachers. We know that the best relationships grow from respectful, responsive and reciprocal interactions between children and caregivers; so this is at the heart of what we do. At Moa Kids, we believe in the importance of self-choice and free-play. Children are unique individuals and through the support of their teachers, and in partnership with their families, we encourage their natural curiousity about our world and their place in it. ...

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 long grass. Titahi Bay has all of this to offer so why not use it. Your baby will be nurtured with the highest of quality care by a team of very dedicated and experienced teachers. Yes your baby will also experience the wider world as they are taken out for nature walks in our 6 seater pram. Your child's teachers are experienced and qualified and will work alongside you, supporting and encouraging your child to be confident, independent and to grow into capable life long learners.

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 ... Read more – 12.30pm Mon, Tues, Wed & Fri Long (designed for older children from 2½ years): 8.20am – 2pm Mon & Thurs We pride ourselves on supporting the transition from home and stable routines. We also offer ECE funding.

Edventure is a holiday programme, geared to give children the best possible experience. We run a range of programmes, activities and camps for ages 5 - 13 yrs. Our adventurous and educational programmes are enjoyed by all. Whether it’s fishing and tramping in the outdoors or cooking and computers indoors, we have got it all! We also have an at school programme. "Everyday" allows you to enrol your child for one or as many days as you like for just $40 per day. Our staff have got a great range of ... Read more themed days that include games, activities, arts, crafts and cooking to keep them busy and challenge them.have a look at our timetable to see what we have planned. The Edventure Summer Camp is a must do every year. Children have a full on experience with a fun group of instructors and complete activities such as fishing, sailing, kayaking, tramping, camping, snorkelling and much more. Edventure staff are qualified and experienced so your children stay safe, whilst having fun. Where: Edventure ...

We are a Homebased Early Childhood Education and Childcare Service, we are licensed by the Ministry of Education to provide these services to your community. We are always looking for suitable to people who enjoy working with children and want to work from home. Children learn through play so all you have to do is play with them! Effectively you are a teacher, and with the support of your Coordinator who is a qualified registered teacher, you will play with the children to help them learn. ... Read more You are responsible for feeding them, changing them and putting them to bed - easy! We know that parents make great Educators! They understand what it is like for parents when they are looking for childcare. We got thinking... what will they need? Let's provide each educator with toys and equipment! This will give them things to do with the children, things to play with!! AND lets give them cots and highchairs and pushchairs too! Absolutely no cash outlay is what we have ...

Creative Garden is a community-based Childcare and Early Learning Centre in Waiuku, Auckland, offers the best child care and age appropriate environment to your children aged from 0 to 5 years and also motivate them to learn through play. The aim of our Childcare centre is to provide a better environment where children's and their families feel like a home. For further details, visit our website.