Preschools for Kids

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Tikipunga Kindergarten is a purpose built facility with areas for both indoor and outdoor play. Children enjoy the freedom and space of our large, flat outdoor area, most of which is either grass or soft fall. There is a covered verandah area and numerous shade sails. We provide opportunities for children to investigate nature through our Swan plants and vegetable gardens. Children enjoy being able to take the produce from the garden home to share with their families. We are located ... Read more next to Tikipunga Primary School and the children and teachers love to see the school children through the fence. Indoors is a large open plan area with a quiet nook for reading or resting. The walls in this area demonstrate the importance of the children and their families/whanau through photos and shared information. We are well resourced and our programme focuses on developing the children’s strengths and abilities. This is documented in each child’s portfolio where the teachers ...

Open since September 2015, The Secret Garden is a boutique preschool in central Huapai. Designed for children aged 2 - 5 years, we offer 20 hours ECE free for children 3 years +. Half and full day sessions are available. With a maximum of 30 children, our teachers can really get to know your child well, making their preschool experience the very best it can be. We look forward to seeing you and your child at The Secret Garden!

Just Kidz Flatbush is a new, purpose built centre licensed for 73 children. It is a beautiful, light and modern environment, extremely well equipped with new and exciting resources. We aim to create a welcoming and nurturing environment that provides stimulating and safe learning spaces, where children can become confident and competent learners. Our dynamic teaching team are skilled professionals who are passionate about the care and education of young children. We promote responsive, reciprocal ... Read more and respectful relationships between children, teachers and families/whānau. Each child is accepted as unique. Our programme fosters children’s natural curiosity, building on their interests to develop individualised learning programmes and empowering children to learn and grow. At Just Kidz Flatbush we welcome, recognise and celebrate all cultures.

Established in 2006, Koru Montessori, is a small child centred educational preschool licensed for 28 children following the Montessori method and principles. The preschool offers low teacher child ratios, consciously designed experiences that encourage and support the development the child’s independence, self -esteem and wellbeing, a love of learning and the ability to respect and celebrate individuals and the environment. All our teachers are Montessori trained and the ... Read more philosophy recognizes each child’s innate capacity for and desire to learn. Each child has unique learning capabilities and interests which are identified, encouraged, planned for and fostered, whilst allowing the child to set their own pace. Koru Montessori is a mixed aged preschool where children between the ages of two and a half and six years learn together, supporting each other and fostering peer mentoring and a sense of community.

Lightbulb Learning Childcare is a brand new centre offering care and education for children aged 3 months to 5 years old. It is well located next to Hamlin Hill Regional Park. The centre is designed to give each age group of children their own fantastic environment. The rooms are light and airy, with glass doors that open out onto a covered deck providing direct access to the fantastic large play areas. This design ensures quality care for each child and offers them lots of exciting choices of ... Read more play both inside and out.

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 ...

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 ...

Contact us for enrolling your child at kindergarten. We cater for 2- 5 year olds, extending their knowledge, skills and attitudes as they continue on a learning journey. The kindergarten is set in a nature reserve in large well resourced park like grounds. The kindergarten feeds into two local schools and has a close relationship with each of them.

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 ...

We are a Christian based Preschool situated in Brighton, Dunedin, and offer education and care for children ages 0-6yrs. We offer up to 30HoursFree for children 3 and over. Our opening hours are from 7-6pm, Monday to Friday. We welcome all families and seek to build caring, collaborative relationships with whānau to provide high quality education for the children of our greater community. Check out our website for more details!

Early Learning Centre for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years old. Qualified experienced ECE Teachers. Sunny Days Pre School believes in having a strong Vision, Purpose and Values in the Centre. Purpose: To offer families in our wider community a childcare service where their children are offered excellent & equitable education and care.

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 The ethos which underpins our philosophy is "a structured approach to helping each child reach their potential". The environment supports children with practical knowledge and skills that will help them navigate their transition to school and encourage the child to become a lifelong learner. Daycare: Over the years we have developed our own brand of Daycare for those parents who need longer hours. It has been a special focus to get this right, to ensure that children have a wide variety ...

Educarents coordinates licensed Home-based Education and Care services for children aged 0-5 years.

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 from these premises since 1997

We are a privately owned, community focused kindergarten with a desire to reach out to our neighbourhood. We have a strong commitment to providing a quality service where children are educated and nurtured. At WHCK we empower children to learn through their own curiosity and interests and encourage a community of confident and independent learners who, when they leave for school, will be successful, capable, competent learners who make good choices and work cooperatively. All our teachers are committed ... Read more to the ongoing professional development and progression of early childhood to provide the highest quality programme.

Shaken Oak Montessori was established in 2006. We follow the principles developed by Dr Maria Montessori, providing a carefully prepared environment where children learn and develop through investigation and discovery, with guidance from skilled teachers. Our classroom is richly resourced with the unique Montessori learning materials, each one designed to help the child on the path to developing his or her potential. Children develop independence, respect for themselves and others, responsibility ... Read more and a deep love of learning - qualities that will last a lifetime. The garden is full of opportunities for children to learn about the natural world, including taking care of animals and plants. Exploring the outdoor environment inspires children’s innate curiosity and sense of wonder, resulting in an appreciation and respect for the natural world.

Our programme has been designed to develop the child’s physical, psychological and social attributes, as well as gently encouraging rugby specific skills such as running with the ball, finding space, kicking, catching, scoring a try and much more. Rugbytots is New Zealand’s first rugby specific play programme for 2 to 7 year olds. (yes we start them young, very young) Offering weekly play sessions for boys and girls. All Rugbytots lead coaches are first aiders, Police checked and trained to ... Read more a very high standard to ensure the children enjoy their time at Rugbytots in a safe and organised environment.

At Hannah’s House Early Childhood Education Centre we are proud to offer high quality care and education for children aged 0 to 5 years old. We offer an environment where children learn and grow through their own interests and the environment around them. We have adopted many of the principles of Reggio Emilia where their philosophies about children are innovative and challenging. We encourage exploration, participation, individuality, independence, self confidence and a child’s freedom ... Read more of choice. We provide a positive nurturing environment where children are supported to develop at their own pace and within their own interests

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.

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 ...

Our Christian Preschool is a place where you and your children are welcome. Our desire is for you to feel at ease and comfortable. We are committed to making your child’s learning a partnership with you and an enjoyable time for both you and your children. We believe that the relationships and the environment that a child experiences have a direct impact on their development and learning. Children learn best when they are loved and nurtured within a warm, secure, and stimulating environment. We ... Read more count it a privilege to serve you, your family, and the community.

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 ...

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"

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.