affordable school holiday programme, child care and activities during the holidays. work and income subsidies are available to qualifying families. your fees may even be fully paid for - no charge to you! check Kids Domain out now! Servicing Maungaraki School, Waterloo School, Our Lady of the Rosary School Waiwhetu, Gracefield School, Hutt Central School, Petone Central School, Wilford School, Randwick School, SS Peter and Paul School, Arakura School, Wainuiomata Primary School, Avalon Intermediate,... 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

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

Creators at Home is the home- based childcare programme under the not-for-profit Creators Educational Trust. We are a nation wide educational support service for children 0-5 who are cared for by private educators, family members or a nanny. We have experienced and highly trained visiting teachers who support new and experienced educators and we also offer weekly playgroups and gymnastics in different areas. For more in-depth information please visit our website Read more

A caring and nurturing early childhood centre with passionate teachers and high qualified teacher ratio. There is a designated area for our under two's and over two's, but we are a family orientated business, so the two sides visit and mix with each other as well. Read more

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Jumping Beans offers fun, child-centred, physical activity and movement to music classes for babies and pre-schoolers ages 6 weeks to 6 years. Jumping Beans goal is to nurture happy, healthy, confident children by supporting Parents/Caregivers and Early Childhood Teachers with fun, interactive physical activity programmes. Jumping Beans is evidence based and designed to develop key movement and safety skills, brain pathways, language, self-esteem and self-regulation. Custom designed, colourful... Read more

We operate a Cadet Drum Corp at the TMC Upper Hutt. We have snare, tenor and bass drum lessons, with marching involved too. Ages 12 1/2 to 18 years Open to all genders. Meet 6.30pm to 8.30pm on Mondays ( school term only ). Read more

If your child is neurodivergent, has special needs or a disability we may be able to help you. Our staff are trained and experienced Objectives FOUR DIAMONDS Charitable Trust is established as an after school and holiday care programme to provide an inclusive, enriching, fun experience and to give a sense of belonging in a mainstream facility to children who are neurodivergent, have special needs, need extra support with dedicated staff who are trained to cater for all their needs. Our Mission The... Read more

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

We offer a fun, safe and stimulating school holiday program. We are fully Oscar approved so if you are entitled to a subsidy through Work and Income we can fill out the forms for you. Our staff are experienced, trained and enthusiastic. Safety is a priority, we have ratios of 1:10 and always have a minimum of 2 staff rostered on. Our daily activities are child orientated, with fun in mind. We are open 5 days a week from 8am until 6pm. There are different options such as casual, part time, full time,... Read more

Hutt Art has groups of rangeing from Painting, Pottery, Printmaking, Weaving, Bookmaking etc. We are have tutored classes - see our website for full details Read more

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Montessori Playgroup at Wa Ora Montessori School, Lower Hutt: Play alongside your child whilst learning about the Montessori philosophy. Attached to Wa Ora Montessori School, located at 278 Waddington Drive, Naenae, the school offers education for children aged from 18 months to 18 years old. Playgroup opening times are Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9am - 11am during term time. The cost of attending one morning of playgroup per week per term is $100 per child. Please call us to arrange... 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

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

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

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. 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

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

Gateway Kids was establised in 2013 and is owned by James & Jane Time. They both have a wide range of experience, are very passionate about impacting young lives and are of Samoan decent. Gateway Kids is dedicated and enthusiastic about making a diffference in the community and have a focus on children between the age of 5 - 13 years. They also provide an affordable service for families who want to enable stability and comfortable living by encouraging and providing employment opportunities.... Read more

Paintball Corp offers two paintball fields in Wellington, Boasting the most highly trained staff that will tailor games specific to your group. Paintball offers it'self as a natural communication builder and an exceptional investment in your team as well as some much-needed fun. Read more

Bronwyn's Place preschool is unique because of what we have to offer. Like the days of old your child will experience play in the natural world where children climb trees, jump in puddles, paint, explore and kids can just be kids. Your child will experience a class with out walls and not be trapped in a small back yard surrounded by fences for 5 days of the week. As he or she will be taken out on a weekly excursion where they will explore rock pools, hunt for bears in the forest and just run through... Read more

Kids at Home provides home-based childcare in the child's home or in the home of the Educator. Childcare is available throughout the greater Wellington area, Hutt Valley and Kapiti Coast. Joining Kids at Home may mean extended family members can gain financial recognition for the childcare they are providing. Our passion is to support children to become competent, confident learners. 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

Little Adventurers’ Early Learning Centre opened on 14 November 2012. On a mission to be the BEST early childhood centre around, Little Adventurers’ is caring, convenient and affordable. We provide a warm, caring, family-focused environment that provides the highest quality care and education for infants and preschoolers (birth to school age). Our goal is to lay sound foundations that prepare children for the next steps in their journey, socially, emotionally and educationally. Offering a high... 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