Preschools for Kids

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Papatoetoe North Kindergarten (previously known as Kotiri Kindergarten) is a part of the Auckland Kindergarten Association. Our kindergartens provide a safe, nurturing and enriching learning environment for children, our future leaders. The education we provide supports and encourages children to become competent and confident learners. All teaching staff are qualified in early childhood education. They hold a current teacher registration and first aid certificates. We believe a partnership between ... Read more children, teachers, family/whanau and the community is fundamental to a positive quality learning environment. Established in 1908, the Auckland Kindergarten Association (AKA) is a charitable trust made up of 107 kindergartens, five Playgroups, and five early learning centres across the greater Auckland region. We encourage children to participate in a wide range of learning activities to extend and develop their skills and knowledge. Papatoetoe North Kindergarten is open from 8:30am ...

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 ...

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 ...

Our vision: “A home away from home where children always want to be, and are creating memories as they learn through play - this will lead them on a pathway of lifelong success.” Ready Steady Play is an early childhood education centre in Burwood, Christchurch. Firmly established since 2000, we are dedicated to providing top quality care for families in our community, offering a playful and nurturing environment to children in our centre. In 2004, the preschool was extended to include ... Read more four separate areas. This makes our centre unique among childcare providers, enabling us to provide environments that initiate experiences significant to different ages and stages of your child’s development.

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.

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.

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.

If you are looking for a quality early childhood centre in Browns Bay, North Shore, for children 0-5 years of age, Magic Garden could be for you.

First Steps Maich education & childcare centre is recognized for its cultural diversity setting, surrounded by passionate and dedicated staff. Located in a quiet residential area in the heart of Manurewa & very close to many utilities, we cater for children from 3 months to 5 years in 4 rooms suitable for different age groups with spacious indoor and outdoor play areas. Our unique Be School Ready initiative has been developed to ensure that children leave the centre as confident, capable learners ... Read more and prepared for the next step in their education journey. What makes our centre different? Open from 6.45am to 6pm – Monday to Friday Multicultural mix of staff and children Spacious and upgraded outdoor play area for uninterrupted play for different age groups Beautiful trees that provide natural shade to numerous play areas A great Healthy Heart programme that teaches children to make right choice about nutrition Free nappies for Under 2’s Two male teachers Wide variety of ...

Beachcomber Kindergarten is a small private Early Childhood Centre, offering childcare and education in a home like setting at 95 Hutchinsons Road, Howick. A team of qualified and experienced educators provide a high quality programme that enhances and extends children's learning. Our lower ratio of 1:7 allows teachers to work with individual children supporting their interests and holistic development. Our early childhood centre is licensed for 30 children from 2 to 5 years of age. We are ... Read more open during school terms, Monday to Friday 8.00 am to 4.00 pm. We offer flexible days and hours of enrolment to suit children and their families. Children can be enrolled for half day sessions, morning or afternoon, or a full day programme for 2 or more days per week.

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 ...

Providing educational childcare for children aged 2 years to 5 years, at Wananga we are family, for family. Established by Joan and Wally Kennett in their home in 1977, it is still run by the family in the original family home. At Wananga we are flexible for families. You choose the hours and days you wish your child to attend. At Wananga we believe in families not profit, offering FREE 20 hours ECE for Two, Three and Four year olds and an affordable rate of $3.50 per hour. We welcome your ... Read more whānau to visit the Wananga whānau at our home away from home, 22 Ward Street, Palmerston North.

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 ...

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.

Our attractive surroundings offer a warm and homely environment to our children and is open 7.00am – 6.00pm Monday to Friday. We place a distinct emphasis on developing a child’s whole self through holistic development, providing quality experiences.

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.

Inspired Kindergartens and Home Based Education offers quality preschool education to over 900 children through its network of 21 kindergartens and home based education services. We have kindergartens between Whangamata in the north and Murupara in the south-east while our home based services operate between Whitianga and Taupō. Formerly known as Tauranga Region Kindergartens Inc – Ngā Kōhungahunga Manawanui - we are one of New Zealand's largest and longest serving early childhood education ... Read more providers and are an affiliate of New Zealand Kindergartens Inc (NZK). We are a not for profit community based organisation governed by an elected Board. We are developing the bi-cultural relationship established by Aotearoa/New Zealand's founding document Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Our staff of more than 140 includes a 100% qualified and registered early childhood teacher workforce. It's one of the many things that makes us unique. We believe early learning is a partnership with parents ...

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Little Engines is a vibrant Montessori pre-school for children aged 3 years and older situated at 56 Surrey Crescent, Grey Lynn, Auckland. Little Engines’ mission is to create entertaining and enlightening learning opportunities for children by providing an environment where the children’s natural love for life and learning are encouraged, nurtured and intrinsically instilled so that the children will be lifelong learners. We seek to create a strong sense of community, both within the walls ... Read more and throughout the wider community, while creating a caring and respectful environment.

Conifer Grove Kindergarten is a multicultural ECE that works closely with our community to achieve the best possible learning outcomes for children and their families.