Safe, loved and learning
Outstanding, early childhood care and education
Because Children Matter
Safe, loved, and learning - these are our core values, woven through everything we do. You feel them from the moment you walk into our warm, welcoming daycare centres, and they're reflected in the outstanding care and education we provide.
When you entrust your treasured child to us, you're choosing more than childcare - you're choosing parent partnership. Families choose Kindercare for peace of mind, supportive relationships, and fun-filled days that meet each child's needs and develop their full potential.
The Kindercare Advantage™, our curriculum, is about responsive care and education that nurtures each child's heart, mind, and body. We start by slowing down, getting to know each child, so we can transform everyday routines into meaningful moments of care and learning. Because when children feel settled and loved, they thrive and grow.
Four key pillars form the foundation of our curriculum:
- Nurture Me
- Move Me
- Nourish Me
- Inspire Me
We put love first, and the learning follows.
Give your child The Kindercare Advantage™
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Our ECE centres near you
Looking for over 2 or under 2 childcare? Find your local Kindercare centre in Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington, Palmerston North, and Christchurch.
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More benefits for your family:
Flexible hours
Choose full or part-time enrolment to suit your needs.
Nourishing food provided
Lunch, morning and afternoon tea for healthy, growing minds and active bodies.
Generous annual leave
Our Annual Leave Policy eases the pressure on families during those times when your child is sick, or away from the centre on holiday.
Family services
Partnership with parents and responsive support for your child.
WINZ subsidies
Financial support for families
Choose full or part-time enrolment to suit your needs.
Lunch, morning and afternoon tea for healthy, growing minds and active bodies.
Our Annual Leave Policy eases the pressure on families during those times when your child is sick, or away from the centre on holiday.
Partnership with parents and responsive support for your child.
Financial support for families
Loving childcare through their preschool years
Babies:
Birth-2 Years old
Nothing matters more than knowing your baby feels safe, loved and settled when they're not with you. Our baby care provides peaceful environments and attentive, nurturing care to cherish your little one.
Toddlers
2-3 Years old
Treasured by a team who know and embrace the energy and curiosity of toddlers, your child will thrive with freedom to move, and the assurance of gentle guidance through their explorations and play.
Preschool
3-5 years old
Captivating environments invite your preschooler into a world of joy filled learning and wonder. Intentionally designed spaces encourage exploration, offer choice, resources, and specialised preparation for their transition to school.
Trusted by generations of families
We absolutely love Kindercare! From the moment we started three years ago, when our little one was just 8 months old, we’ve had an amazing experience. Everyone, from the front desk staff, to the managers, to all the teachers in each room, has been so caring and responsible. We’ve gone through the Kiwi room, Tui room, Pukeko room, and now Takahē room, and each stage has been fantastic. Their focus on safety and personal care is truly exceptional. I highly recommend them and give them a five-star review!
We honestly couldn’t recommend Kindercare Armagh Street enough ❤️ Our son has been going here since he was just six months old, and from the very beginning we have felt so incredibly lucky to have found this centre. Leaving your baby in someone else’s care for the first time is such a huge thing as a parent, but the wonderful teachers at Kindercare made us feel comfortable, reassured and confident that he was in the best hands. The care they give the children is genuinely amazing. They are kind, loving, patient, attentive and always go above and beyond. You can tell that they truly care about the children and know them as individuals, not just as another child in the room. Watching our son grow his confidence and learn new things every day has been wonderful 🥰 We also love that food is included once they start solids. It’s one less thing to worry about as a parent, and the meals and snacks provided have always been great. Everyone at Kindercare Armagh Street has been absolutely wonderful. They have become such an important part of our son’s life, and we are so grateful for the love and care they give him every day. If you’re looking for a daycare where you can leave your little one knowing they are genuinely loved, cared for and safe, we couldn’t recommend Kindercare Armagh Street more. We are so, so happy we chose them. 🥹🤍
My daughter has been going here for a while and they've been very understanding with everything! Even when there was an issue, they addressed it immediately and put things in place to ensure that it won't happen again so even though they are a 'big' preschool, you are treated like family here so don't hesitate to bring your kids here! We're very impressed! Well done team! We love you guys ❤️🙏
Fantastic place and Amazing Staff. Very safe, have trusted kindercare henderson with both my boys Big Thank you
The ladies at Kindercare Manurewa essentially helped raise my daughter from 9 months old to where she is today at 4 years old. The centre feels homeley, the teachers are warm and my anxiety about leaving my pride and joy there decreased after our first few transition visits. We are moving out of the area and the only reason why I’m upset about it is because we have to pull my girl out of this wonderful centre. Thank you for giving my girl the guidance, tools and confidence to be able to start at a new daycare with ease. The centre is inclusive, diverse and the kaiako have a wealth of knowledge on childcare and care so much for our kiddies. From the kaiako in the kiwi room all the way up to takahe, the support staff and Justine you’ve all had a positive impact on our family. You guys don’t get enough credit for what you do for all of our families. Thank you 😭💕🙏
We had such a wonderful experience at Kindercare Riccarton. My son has spent some very happy and special years here, surrounded by caring, kind and supportive teachers. We are truly grateful for all the love, care and encouragement the teachers have given him over the years. It has been lovely watching him grow, learn, make friends and become more confident.
We are so happy with Kindercare Aotea and feel very lucky that our son gets to be part of such a wonderful centre. From the beginning, we have felt that the children are genuinely cared for, loved and supported. It’s so reassuring as a parent to know that your child is in safe and caring hands while they are learning and growing. Our son is in the Kiwi Room, and all the teachers and staff are absolutely amazing. You can truly see the dedication and care they put into their work every day. It doesn’t feel like they are simply doing a job it feels like they genuinely care about the children and want the very best for them. ❤️ Thank you for creating such a warm, happy and nurturing environment where our little ones can grow, learn and feel like they are part of a family. We really appreciate everything you do. And a special thank you to the reception team, especially Karyn and Alisha. They are always so friendly, welcoming and helpful, and nothing ever feels like too much trouble. 😊 Thank you to the entire Kindercare Aotea team for taking such wonderful care of our little one. We truly appreciate you all! ❤️
Kindercare is really exceptional. After going through a few centers around Three Kings and chose Kindercare. That was one of our best decisions. My daughter loves her daycare, teachers and basically everybody. Why I mentioned everybody is that it is not only about her teachers, how the good food is prepared by the Kitchen by who and who, I got to know all the names, she is aware of every single thing from the center such as who has allergy , what kind of allergy. That is simply just amazing how teachers are engaging the kids. My daughter said, her teachers are also her mothers. I am just saying all these to let the reader know how she feels safe, how she feels the center as home. If one of her teachers went on vacation, since Day 1, she would start writing how much she missed her teacher. We are really thankful to the teachers and everybody for taking care of my daughter and nurturing all the kids. Really great work, Susan, Padma, Nakita, Krissy and Anna, the whole Kindercare Three Kings team.
My son spent 4 wonderful years at Addington Kindercare, and we could not have asked for a better early childhood experience. Throughout his time there, he was so well looked after by the caring and attentive team. The teachers are incredibly friendly, patient, and truly dedicated to each child’s growth and well-being. The environment is always welcoming, safe, and engaging, giving him plenty of opportunities to play, learn, and make friends. Seeing how happy and confident he grew over the years made all the difference for our family. I highly recommend Addington Kindercare to any parent looking for a nurturing and supportive daycare!
The staff are all very nice and lovely. They help us for the transition, it was smooth, my daughter cried a little in the first few days and then she enjoys going to school. Great communication and you can see the teacher loves the kids and taking good care for them. 🙂
Our little boy has just finished at Kindercare Wigram, which he attended from 1 to 5 years of age. We can't speak highly enough of all the staff that make this such a wonderful place for both the children and parents alike. It was such an emotional day when he finished, as they really had become part of our village. We genuinely felt that they loved our little boy, and that they were invested in seeing him thrive. Would have no hesitation in recommending this centre and the incredible staff that work here. They have made such a positive impact on our son, and we will always be very grateful.
Both my kids have had an amazing journey at Kindercare Constellation and my daughter is still enjoying hers! The team there are always so welcoming and supportive when it comes to anything the kids need help with. They have given my kids the best start to their learning journey and now they are both flourishing! My son still asks to go see all his teachers and always loves to go get a hug from Jemma! I know my kids are always eating well with the meals they are provided by the amazing chef in the kitchen! My kids are so loved here and they can feel it which means the world to me! Kindercare Constellation have become apart of our family! I highly recommend this for your kids if you’re looking at childcare!
My daughter has been attending Kindercare constellation since just before she turned one and she loves it . We find the environment and team nurturing , accomodating fun , and inclusive . There are always engaging activities for the children , and my daughter comes home content and always full from the nutritious meals .
We are very happy with the care at Constellation Centre. The centre owners are responsible, caring and genuinely dedicated to the children. The children are well looked after and have lots of fun every day. We highly recommend this centre!
Both of our sons have been through the Kindercare organisation, and most recently at the Three Kings location. We couldn't be happier with how our children were treated there. The teachers are warm and fun, highly communicative, and always looking at ways for individual development as the children mature. They managed the transition to school beautifully. I would highly recommend this as a daycare.
I cannot speak highly enough of Kindercare Constellation, the staff and teachers have provided my son with a supportive and caring environment where he has been able to grow and thrive. They put care into everything that they do and have created a welcoming and lovely community. It is a great comfort to know my son is surrounded by kind and caring people, who are genuinely invested in his individual needs, and will take action to provide additional support where required. I would like to thank all the staff at Kindercare Constellation, every single person.They have been so kind and supportive and it means to world to us ❤️
We had such a lovely experience with Kindercare Warkworth. Andres was always so happy going in, and it was amazing to see how much his confidence grew during his time there. The whole team were always so kind, caring and welcoming, but I also want to give a special mention to Jax. You don’t often see many men working in early childhood education, and it was honestly so special watching the bond Andres built with him. Jax was such a positive male role model for Andres, and that really meant a lot to me. Andres made beautiful friendships, learnt so much and was genuinely so well cared for. I’m so grateful to the whole team for making his time there so special and would absolutely recommend Kindercare Warkworth to other families. 🤍
Our son's been attending Kindercare Burwood for almost 2 years and I would gladly recommend it to anyone looking for high quality childcare. Ellie and all the fantastic teachers and staff provide a kind, caring, safe and professional environment, giving me confidence my child's wellbeing and education are in great hands.
Very welcoming staff, with most of them having been there for 15 years plus! We have sent both of our children there and been using the centre for about 5 years now. Only positive things to say about them! They keep you well informed and are so good with the kids. Any concerns are taken seriously and they are always available for a chat. Food is provided and Wendy is great in thr kitchen! We never had to worry about nutrition as they practically manage that for you 😊 Looking forward to the next 4 years there with our youngest 🥰
All 3 of my children have been here. They love preschool and their wonderful teachers. I have been very impressed with not only the care provided but the fun, creative and educational activities they get to partake in. My oldest has recently left to go to school, he was so well set up for that next step thanks to his wonderful teachers here.
We have three kids at KinderCare now and have found the whole centre, teachers and support staff, incredible. Every room and every teacher, from the youngest babies through to our pre schooler, are nurtured and challenged consistently. The under 2 teachers are all such motherly figures that our children have absolutely adored, and the pre school teachers have the best activities through which our older kids have learned more than we could have ever done at home. Absolutely love this place for our whanau!
We had such a wonderful time here. He was always so happy to come, and he really enjoyed every day with the teachers and his friends. It was lovely to see how comfortable and happy he became during his time here. He has made so many beautiful memories, and he is going to miss this place, his teachers and his friends very much. To be honest, it was quite hard for him to say goodbye because he really didn’t want to leave. Thank you so much to all the teachers and staff for making him feel so welcomed, cared for and loved. We truly appreciate everything you have done for him. ❤️ We will always remember this special time and hope to come back and visit one day!
Highly recommend this Kindercare, the teachers in the Kiwi room are caring and patient, and the teachers in the Tui room are good at settling toddlers, teaching them self management skills. Monisha loves all the kids in the daycare. Everyday, I see a happy baby coming home from daycare, and that’s all I ask for.
We had a wonderful experience with Kindercare in Riccarton. The teachers and staff were very caring, friendly, and supportive. Dima was very happy there and learned so much during her time with them. A special thank you to the manager for being so kind, supportive, and welcoming. We truly appreciate all the care, love, and effort you and your team gave to Dima. We highly recommend Kindercare to any parents looking for a caring and supportive place for their children. ❤️🌸 Thank you so much for everything you have done for Dima! 💕
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