The Story Behind Our Name.We wanted a name that made the children feel like it was their place their sanctuary their 2nd home - KIDS DOMAIN KIDS DOMAIN has been operating as an OSCAR Approved Level 3 accredited out of school care and recreation provider since 2002. We have 2 locations Stokes Valley and Lower Hutt. Both centres provide before school care, after school care and school holiday programmes Our staff are police vetted, have experience with managing children with special needs;... Read more

Sing and Sign is an award-winning UK programme which teaches parents and caregivers baby sign the fun way - through music. Baby sign is lovely because you can encourage communication with baby before they can speak, and it takes lots of frustration out of the early years! I took Sing and Sign classes as a new parent and though I was sceptical at first, before long I absolutely loved it. As well as being entertaining, Sing and Sign also offered a useful, practical skill, taught in such a fun and... Read more

CALLING ALL PARENTS WITH CHILDREN AGES 3.5 to 7 YEAR OLDS. LET'S BUILD ACTIVE, CONFIDENT AND MINDFUL KIDS! Join us for Physical Stories for Kids, an after-school activity for children in Wellington! During every class, Joanne presents an energetic, interactive programme that uses a range of drama exercises, kids yoga, songs, and reflection time, to build on children's concentration, confidence and collaboration skills. Kids love stories and they are one of the best ways of teaching and conveying... Read more

The Upper Hutt Toy Library is a non-profit community organisation, established in May 1991, with the aim of providing a wide range of educational toys, games and puzzles designed to aid the mental, physical and social development of children. The current annual subscription is $60 for General or $40 for Community Service Card Holder membership. We offer a 6 month membership for $40 and a 5 trip membership for $32 (this is valid for 1 year). The Toy Library is managed by a Committee consisting of... Read more

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

Our mission is to help mothers to breastfeed through mother-to-mother support, education, information, and encouragement and to promote a better understanding of breastfeeding as an important element in the healthy development of the baby and mother. La Leche League offers you support, encouragement & information through the following: Groups in centres throughout New Zealand Monthly meetings to discuss: - The Advantages of Breastfeeding - Birth and the Early Days - Overcoming Difficulties -... Read more

Wellington City Libraries provides a wide range of services for children of all ages, including baby music sessions, preschool storytimes, online bookclubs and holiday activities. We support children's development and learning by providing print and digital collections, and expert librarians to help children find reading materials and expertly navigate the information environment. Head into your local library to hang out, use the wifi, play with Lego, read a book, do your homework, or attend a programme... Read more

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Tram Rides and Tramway Museum. Take a journey into the Past. Ride the genuine ex-Wellington City trams which last ran in the City in 1964. 4 km return ride through Queen Elizabeth Park to the Beach takes about 20 minutes. Then browse the tram museum with photographs, momentoes and video of the historic days of Wellington trams. Suitable for all ages. All day tickets (as many tram rides on the day as you like) Adult $10, Child 5-15 $5, Family (2 Ad, 2Ch) $24. Under 5's no charge. Open... Read more

We provide a range of support activities for neonatal families. 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

Need to work through these School Holidays or simply can't think of anything exciting that will keep the kids constantly entertained? Simply ENROL ONLINE, email or call our friendly team. LOCATIONS - Waitohu School Hall (Otaki), Kapanui School Hall (Waikanae) Kenakena School Hall (Paraparaumu) Let the FUN begin. Exciting Junior Program (5-9yrs) and Cool Senior Kids Program (10-13yrs). Fun for girls and boys. Awesome EXPERIENCED team of leaders. Action packed in venue days and amazing day trips.... 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

YMCA OSCAR programmes are much more than a child-minding service. They are recreation based, and the aim is to meet the needs of children in their out of school hours in a fun, safe and learning environment. Each child is a different, unique person in their own right. While they have commonalities, their uniqueness should be embraced and fostered. Each programme offers a variety of activities that includes arts and crafts, sports and games and incorporates homework activities. We provide a safe... Read more

Otaki Museum s housed in the restored 1918 BNZ building on Main Street. t carries out a number of activities: * tells Otaki's stories through a changing exhibition programme *researches the history of Otaki and the surrounding district *collects objects, stories, and images of interest * has an extensive photographic collection and many early copies of the town's newspaper, the Otaki Mail * holds archival material relating to the town, including records from Otaki School and the Otaki Borough... Read more

SPACE NZ Trust works in collaboration with community organisations across New Zealand to offer the Supporting Parents Alongside Childrens Education (SPACE) programme. SPACE is a programme mainly for first time parents and their babies. Sessions run weekly for 3 – 4 terms extending through the first year of your child’s life. SPACE offers parents the opportunity to meet and get to know other new parents; discussions on relevant child development and parenting topics; play sessions with equipment... Read more

School holiday programmes lower hutt for 5-14year old children Kids Domain has been operating since 2002 when the Lower Hutt centre opened. The Stokes Valley centre has been operating since 2006. Check out our holiday programmes on our website and secure your spots now EARLYBIRD SPECIALS PAYMENT PLAN OPTIONS WORK AND INCOME SUBSIDIES Kids Domain have 6 programmes operating: Stokes Valley Before School Care Stokes Valley After School Care Stokes Valley Holiday Programme Lower Hutt... Read more

Staglands Wildlife Reserve & Cafe offers visitors the unique and exciting opportunity to connect with nature in a beautiful, natural environment. Feed and freely interact with wildlife in this very special place - the product of one man's passion and vision to experience nature at its best. Located in the scenic Akatarawa Valley near Upper Hutt, Wellington, Staglands is a must-see attraction for local families and tourists visiting the Wellington region. Looking for things to do in Wellington, look... 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

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Parent Help are helping parents build resilient and positive families/whanau through our free Helpline (0800 568 856), affordable parenting courses, counselling and mediation services. For more information visit our website. Read more

We are OSCAR/MSD approved, we provide a programme that is developed around the holistic needs of each individual child. We provide before/afterschool care and holiday programmes. Our programme provides many activities, including, cooking, sewing, art and crafts, physical activities, we also bring in outside tutors ie, self defence, ukulele. We have trained staff from an education background. 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

Aratoi Museum has offered activities for children for decades. We welcome school groups, and we run activities during school holidays. We have two annual student exhibitions: Breadcraft Wairarapa Schools Art Show and NZQA Top Art exhibition. Please telephone us from 10am to 4:30 to see what's on offer now. OUR MUSEUM • Aratoi Museum is the largest museum in the Wairarapa and specializes in Wairarapa social history, NZ art & Māori taonga • Our special focus is on artists & issues of... Read more

Thai Massage Wellington. Welcome to Wellington's newest and friendliest Thai Massage Centre. Our rooms are warm and tranquil to make YOU our customer feel relaxed and comfortable while enjoying the best massage Wellington City has to offer. We are open 6 days a week and are situated right in the heart of Wellington (2 min walk from Courtney Pl) Our team are trained at The School of Thai Massage in Chiang Mai Thailand which means we offer a full range of services. We Do Traditional Thai Massage... Read more

Get on Up and Get on Down at CubaDupa 2016! CubaDupa is Wellington’s vibrant street festival revering the epic creative spirit of Cuba Street and the Wellington community. Over the weekend of 19th and 20th March 2016, Wellington’s most iconic street is transformed to a magical interactive playground of delight, sound and taste. CubaDupa brings all walks of life together in an immersive experience to ‘get on up’ during the day or ‘get on down’ in the evening – restaurants will spill into... Read more