“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 for... Read more

McKenzie Centre is an Early Intervention centre for children aged 0-6 with special needs and disabilities, in the Waikato. These special needs range from delays in language and mobility to more chronic conditions and syndromes which can affect all aspects of development, including intellectual, physical, sensory and behavioural. Why is Early Intervention important? Young children learn and develop differently. One child may talk earlier than others. Another child might walk later. Often,... Read more

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

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

At Home Grown Kids, we have been providing home based childcare to New Zealand families since 1997. We love that we have had thousands of NZ families become a part of our family, and vice versa, over the years. Home Grown Kids gives your precious little one warm, caring home-based care and you some much needed peace of mind – with a loving Educator and support from Visiting Teachers. Home Grown Kids get to do everything that tamariki should do: climbing, baking, painting and building; laughing,... Read more

Welcome to Bright Stars – one of Whangarei’s favourite family-orientated childcare centres. Located in Kensington, we are easy to find and within a short travelling distance to Whau Valley, Kamo and the Whangarei CBD, it makes us a great choice for busy parents. Our nurturing childcare centre is more than just a home away from home. We care for your children in a loving and warm environment, giving your child the opportunity to learn and grow in a safe and secure location with qualified teachers. Infants,... Read more

Leading the way in the education and care of New Zealand's pre-schoolers We are part of BestStart, New Zealand's largest privately owned Early Childhood Education organisation, providing care to over 16,000 children across New Zealand. BestStart's vision is to work in partnership with teachers and parents to enable children to achieve their learning potential and we are constantly looking at ways we can achieve this. ABC Riccarton has large natural outdoor spaces and a centre specific routine that... Read more

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 philosophy... Read more

Welcome to Little Big Shots, where our classes offer children an opportunity to learn fundamental movements while exploring a wide range of sports. Through engaging activities, children will develop essential skills in balance, locomotion, and ball handling. We understand that nurturing these skills not only enhances physical abilities but also promotes the mental and emotional development of young minds. Research has shown that the development of these movement skills helps connect neural pathways,... Read more

We offer quality education and care for children aged 0-6 years. Our 3 classrooms provide individual and group developmentally appropriate programmes that are based on children's current interests and needs. We have a robust transition to school programme that prepare children for the next stage of primary education, as well as close relationship with local schools. Our Kiwi room staff (0-2 1/2) provide a nurturing environment for infants and toddlers. They are responsive and flexible to meet the... Read more

Private Kindergarten for children aged 2-5 years. We offer a choice of morning & afternoon sessions and full day options. Specialised transition to school program. Exceptional high ratios and quality care - plus awesome teachers!! Read more

A small Early Childhood Education centre on Ross Street, we are housed in a homely villa that has a feeling of being at home. We educate and care for children from 0-5 years old, providing a variety of experiences to extend and build on children's knowledge and skills. We offer 20 hours ECE for tree and four year-olds as well as a transition programme for children as they approach the start of school. Our teachers are fully trained and we work in ratios of 1-4 for Under-twos and 1-8 for Over-twos.... Read more

Early Childhood Educator for Birth to 6 years.Free Parent Education Programme for all. Park like grounds with the Esplanade behind us for larger walks and play. Read more

At Anchorage Park Kindergarten we believe in recognising and valuing the journey of learning for children and their whānau in our community through a collaborative, inclusive and reflective approach. Partnerships are nurtured and respected for children and adults to experience a sense of belonging and well-being. Read more

Discovery Care and Learning is a child & day care centre based in Palmerston North. 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

Open Tuesday to Friday 9:30am-12:30pm ​We are a long-established, friendly Early Childhood facility located in front of Ruamahunga Park and the Manawatu River; which both provide us with wonderful opportunities for excursions and exploration in our own community. ​ Our tamariki (children) are engaged in holistic learning experiences that enrich their understanding of the world around them. They are able to do this within a safe environment alongside their family and whanau (family/extended... Read more

Welcome to Rainbow Bears Preschool We are a well established, highly regarded, Early Childhood Education (ECE) facility with a proven track record. We pride ourselves in being family / whanau orientated, and encourage you to take part in your child’s education. We provide Quality care and Quality learning, all at a Quality price. Feel free to come in and peruse our centre and see for yourself. Learning is fun, fun is learning. Read more

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

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

A nature based early childcare centre located amongst rural grass and stone wall ed paddocks on the outskirts of Whangarei. We have sole access to our own Wild Woods - a native bush enclosure where children can build huts, feed tame eels, climb trees and explore. If we want children to become protectors of our environment in the future they must learn to love it at this early age. Our practices are based on the belief that children are their own best risk managers, and our inviting natural... 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

Jenz Montessori is Hawkes Bays best kept secret, tucked away off the main road in Clive with a delightful flourishing environment. We have a dynamic multicultural team of educators and a wonderful community spirit. A sense of belonging, turangawaewae is important to us for all our community. The Montessori program is supported by a well equipped stimulating prepared environment and inspired educators Read more

We are a family oriented early childhood service that enables parents to learn alongside their children as they engage in meaningful interactions together. Parents also learn other skills like small business management and becoming a better parents through the adult education programme. Read more

We provide Bi-Lingual Education in our Early child care centre ( Mandarin and English). We emphasis on Christian values in our daily practices. In celebrating our Second Anniversary of our second centre, we are offering Free enrolment when you enrol between August -October 2015. Your start date have to be before January 2016. We have childcare from 1 to 6 years old. You can choose from Short ( 7 hours day) or Long full days according to your own schedule. We even offer flexi starting time from... Read more