Early Learning Education Centres for Kids

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

We are a parent-led early childhood service from birth to school age, where parents stay and play alongside their child. Playcentre offers: A unique early childhood experience, from birth to school age Parents as educators; family involvement Child-initiated play, learning through play Developing relationships between children and adults Making lasting friendships; supportive environment High adult to child ratio 1:3 Close connection with our local community Playcentre... 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

We love to celebrate the natural inquisitiveness, curiosity and imagination of children. By working alongside children, encouraging independent learning through the following of their own curiosity, helping them to gather knowledge and information along the way, we empower them to become independent lifelong learners, full of potential and unlimited possibilities. We continuously strive to celebrate and be the best childcare centre in Wellington by providing: -Superb child to teacher ratio for... Read more

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

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 at... 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

Early Education Centre - Monday to Friday 7.30am - 5.30pm At ABC Ascot Avenue, a BestStart centre, we welcome children from 3 months to 5 years and pride ourselves on our positive relationships with our whanau. We are a child care centre located close to Remuera Primary School and we seek to complement the important role whanau have in children’s learning and development and see ourselves as working alongside their aspirations. In our Infant & Toddler room, teachers ensure they have established... Read more

Awesome Early Education Centre in a family-like environment. Regular trips out into the local and wider community. Nature Kindergarten Programme where children learn important life skills such as negotiation, teamwork, problem solving, persistence. Swimming Lessons. Low Ratios. Excellent ERO report. Caring teachers Read more

Melling Kindergarten is open from 8.00am until 5.00pm Monday to Friday and we have children from 2 - 5 years of age. We offer 5 free 4 hour sessions a week for 3 - 5 year olds. This means your child will have access to quality education and care for up to 4 hours a day, every day of the week, for free. We are open all year round and only close for statutory holidays. We are very fortunate to have an enormous outdoor environment, an ideal back drop for children's learning and development where... Read more

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! Read more

We provide a quality education and care early childhood centre for preschool children . Read more

At Central Kids Rotorua East, our vision is to acknowledge the individuality of each child and to provide a flexible environment that enriches their overall learning and developmental growth through a play based foundation. We give children the time, space and choice of either individual or small group learning situations. The learning environment is full of exploration offering a wide variety of experiences to promote children’s learning and creating opportunities for dispositional learning. We... Read more

At Tuis Nest Childcare, we aim provide children with a positive and well balanced environment that is safe, challenging, nurturing and educational. The Centres Philosophy To extend and enhance childrens learning by providing meaningful and stimulating experiences, incorporating mixed aged groups in areas of cognitive, physical, social and emotional developments. We are inspired and influenced by Reggio Emilia, Emi Pikler and Magda Gerber Philosophies. Read more

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

We are a Kindergarten with 3 fully trained teachers. Our sessions are 8:45am - 2:45pm. The session is split into 2 x 3 hr sessions with many children taking the full day -6hr option. Children may be enrolled from birth and are placed on a waiting list. Parents/caregivers are contacted once a place is available. Anyone and everyone are welcome to come and visit and stay for a while. Come and see us and we are only too happy to answer any questions and share our awesome place with you. We are sited... Read more

A Christian Preschool for 2.5 to 5 year olds, located in central Manurewa behind St Andrews Presbyterian Church and next to Manurewa Central School. Children are nurtured and taught within a distinctively biblical framework, in a loving, caring environment. We are privileged to have highly qualified, experienced, multicultural staff. You're welcome to pop in anytime, or feel free to book a visit for a time that suits you best. Read more

Makara Playgroup is set in the idyllic hills of Makara in Wellington - just a 7 minute drive from Karori Park. Drop in and check us out - our sessions run on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9:30am to 12:00 (noon). During the school holidays we open on Thursdays for Play Days. Our Playgroup is situated at 29 South Makara Road, Makara, Wellington. Morning tea is provided for children - typically fruit, cheese and crackers. Tea, coffee and biscuits for the grown-ups too. Our premises can... Read more

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, open... Read more

Science Alive! is a not-for-profit science and technology centre dedicated to promoting the value of science and technology to the public. Despite the loss of our building in the 2011 Canterbury earthquakes, we continue to provide effective and innovative education programmes in schools and the wider community. Plans are underway for rebuilding an exciting new science centre. 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

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