Before & After School Care Creative Kids is owned and managed by Simone Shervell. Simone qualified with an Early Childhood Diploma in 1988. Simone is experienced with the ages from birth to 12 years. Simone has managed Early Childhood Centres, after-school programmes and holiday care programs over the past 20 years. Simone and her staff hold current first-aid certificates. Philosophy Children are cared for in a safe, healthy and stimulating environment where their needs are met and their... Read more

Weymouth Playcentre is more than a playgroup, it is where you can find your 'village'. Nau mai, haere mai. Come, stay, play and learn alongside your child/ren (0 - 6 years) here. At Weymouth Playcentre it is FREE to attend. Children get the opportunity to learn and explore in a fun and safe environment. The curiosity and creativity of our tamariki is nurtured in a way that allows them to learn about themselves and their world. Your child will be given a chance to explore, create, climb,... Read more

Te Tuhi's name was gifted by local tangata whenua Ngāi Tai and is in reference to their ancestor Manawatere a great explorer who signalled his arrival in Aotearoa New Zealand by making his tuhi, or mark, on a pohutukawa tree using karamea, a red ochre. Te Tuhi, strives to live up to this legacy of exploration by being one of New Zealand’s foremost contemporary art spaces known for its core function of commissioning ambitious new artworks by a diverse selection of artists. The organisation is also... Read more

Creative Garden Childcare Centre, Dawson Otara, nurtures imagination in the next generation. Innovative programs as well as a supportive environment make the trip for kids full of exploration and adventure. The curriculum at the center involves playing coupled with structured tasks, which aids in the growth of cognitive, social, and emotional development. With their big inside and outside spaces, children actively participate in real life, for example, gardening or imaginary play. Qualified teachers... Read more

Fun n Play Childcare Centre is a privately owned, offering a nurturing home like environment for children from 2 to 5 years. The Management and Educators of Fun n Play childcare centre aim to provide high quality care and education for young children. Children deserve the best and we strive to provide this by employing trained and nurturing teachers. Within the Centre programme we incorporate the principles, Strands and Goals of Te Whariki- The NZ Early Childhood Curriculum, which reflects the holistic... Read more

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

Award-winning babyballet is New Zealand's favourite dance school for boys and girls from 6 months to 6 years. Pre-school dance and music-to-movement ballet classes. With a real focus on learning through play, the unique babyballet syllabus offers four key stages of ballet and tap classes where every child can build their confidence and social skills, learning manners, discipline and respect while developing their basic ballet technique, coordination, musicality, balance, posture and rhythm. All... Read more

Little Kiwis Early Learning Centre offers a rich educational programme for children aged 0—5 years old. “Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.” (Proverbs 22:6) Little Kiwis is Christian-based and we believe that growing up with God’s love builds and prepares our children for their future. Our school is located in the central of Manukau City, is architecturally designed and purpose-built for providing a safe, caring and secure environment for... Read more

Allan Brewster Leisure Centre is a large leisure complex in Papatoetoe. Its facilities include a double-court stadium, a fitness centre, squash courts, Kauri Kids childcare and venue hire. Read more

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We are a "Home away from Home" childcare centre based in East Tamaki offering FREE CHILDCARE for up to 40 hours per week: Ages 0-3 years: Two Years Free Childcare Ages 3-6 years: One Year Free Childcare We know that times are tough because of covid-19 and we understand that parents need care for their children so, we are here to help! We have limited spaces so call now or call in and see us. We are open from 6.30am until 6.00pm, Monday to Friday. Read more

After School Care and Holiday Programmes at the school. We are based in the school hall. Read more

We are a small caring centre for 25 children. We cater for 0 to 6 year olds. We offer part/full time care. We provide healthy meals which is cooked on site. We have a weekly aerobics class. Call us anytime or pop in to see us. Read more

We encourage an interest in the history of the Otahuhu area and preserve items and photographs of historical importance. Our rooms contain a collection of household items, memorabilia, photos and archives relating to the history of the Otahuhu area and how its people used to live. The rooms are open 10am-12pm every Wednesday, from February to November or by appointment. Read more

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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

Founded in 1982, the Papakura Museum has displayed many artefacts, documents, and photographs of local historic interest (Papakura, Drury, and surrounding districts) to visitors for many years, and will continue to do so in years to come. The Papakura Museum has one permanent exhibit called the Story of Papakura, showcasing what life was like in Papakura before humans arrived, right through to WWII. There is a military gallery, currently dedicated to WWI, and 4 featured exhibits throughout the... Read more

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

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

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

Wee Wisdom Montessori Preschools are proud to be privately owned and owner operated. We are located in Drury and Weymouth in South Auckland and Paeroa in Waikato. Our philosophy is to nurture the development of each child in our care in partnership with their family, Whanau and community. We believe that nurturing any child through the use of the Montessori Method enables them to become competent and confident learners, preparing them not only for school, but for life itself. Each Wee Wisdom Montessori... Read more

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. Read more

“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