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 ...

ABC Hillcrest is a converted house situated in Hillcrest. We are close to the local schools and Polytechnic. We provide a home away from home environment and a fantastic outdoor area, which helps develop children’s physical and cognitive skills, also fantastic gardens made by the children and whanau from our centre. The teachers in our centre have been at ABC Hillcrest for 6 years and more, this has contributed to the great relationships we have built with parents/whanau and the wider community. We ... Read more value parent/whanau opinions, suggestions and contributions to our centre and encourage parent participation. BE SCHOOL READY PROGRAMME We have a fantastic Be School Ready programme which helps prepare your child for school. Our Qualified and dedicated teachers support children in creative and critical thought processes all day. Our teachers provide purposeful experiences that introduce children to early concepts of maths, science, art, reading and other curriculum areas ...

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 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. ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

“EMPOWERING CHILDREN TO BE CONFIDENT LEARNERS” At Little Scholars Learning Centre, we value the importance of families. We encourage parents and whanau to share in their child’s day and engage in setting their child’s individual development plan with our staff. Our qualified and caring staff ensure that children’s needs are always put first, and that a fun, interactive environment is maintained for your child. Why choose our Centre? Little Scholars has been part of the community ... Read more for 15 years!! Our centre has 3 age focused rooms including a “Transition to School Room” 9/10 teachers are fully qualified and registered teachers, ensuring your child gets the best care and education around! Nutritious vegetarian meals are prepared onsite daily. Allergies and dietary requirements are catered for Diverse cultures and languages within the centre Full educational programme Separate Air Conditioned area for our Under 2 year olds WINZ subsidies and 20HrsECE funding ...

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 ...

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!

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.

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 ...

Fame is an exciting and friendly centre where children grow and learn with confidence. Based in Stanmore Bay since 2002, we have a fantastic purpose-built centre with excellent facilities which opened early in 2014. Each day at Fame is a special blend of loving care, fun and education, with a unique focus on performing arts.

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.

Waiheke Nannies is the only nanny agency and babysitting service on Waiheke Island. Our nannies are interviewed, referenced, and police checked. On call babysitters for evenings out, weddings and events. Part-time and permanent nannies on the books to care for your children.

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.

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.

Kia Ora, Welcome to Secret Garden ELC, Albany Secret Garden ELC is a high-quality childcare centre, where our highly qualified teachers provide an age-appropriate educational program for all our children We are conveniently located at 428 Albany Highway, very close to Albany Primary School and Massey University, making it easy for you to drop off and pick up your child on the way to and from dropping your other children at school, or work. At Secret Garden ELC we believe that care and education ... Read more coincide together to create a great learning environment that stimulates children. The curriculum areas of science, Math’s, English, Art and Social Studies are integrated into all areas of centre life, with our programme carefully designed to ensure that all our activities provide a positive educational outcome for the children. Call us now to make an appointment, or drop in to visit us, spend some time to observe and experience the children learning in our friendly family centre. 428 ...

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.

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.

With very experienced staff and a clear philosophy, The Rumpus Room offers an exceptional and proven choice to allow your child to play, learn and grow. To support our philosophies we have developed a play based, project centred programme that allows children to explore their own interests and develop a greater understanding of the way the world around them works. We understand the importance of creating respectful interactions between the child and teachers, where the child is an active participant. ... Read more With this in mind we promote an environment for our children which allows them to be curious, investigate, make decisions and problem solve to make sense of their world and their place in it.

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.

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

We are a boutique Early Childhood Service catering for 0-6 years. Our programme is inspired by the Montessori and Reggio Emilia Inspired Philosophy. Our small preschool allows quality interactions extending children's learning and development.

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 ...

Early childhood education and care in a unique rural setting. Our preschool is set on 15 acres fringed by bush clad gully's which we explore daily. We have exceptional teacher child ratios and a loving supportive team of teachers.