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
Best center ever! We absolutely love it here and will be sending number 2 once she’s old enough. Great management, great teachers and great chef! 10/10
All 3 of my kids have been through Kindercare over 7 years. The absolute best in the business! Going to miss the centre and all the staff.
We would like to sincerely thank the entire team at Kindercare Upper Hutt for the incredible care, support, and dedication they have shown to both of our children since 2019. Our recent experience has been wonderful. We've seen our son grow in confidence through his daily activities, and we're amazed by the engaging and nurturing learning environment. It has been so rewarding to watch him come home excited, recognising letters, and even trying to write them on the board. Seeing his enthusiasm for learning grow has been truly heartwarming. This is our second experience with Kindercare, as our elder child also attended the centre. Both of our children have been fortunate to be part of such a caring, supportive, and nurturing environment. Kindercare has genuinely felt like a second home for our family, giving us complete peace of mind as parents. Every educator has shown genuine care, patience, and encouragement, creating a place where children feel safe, happy, and valued. It's clear how much passion and effort the team puts into helping each child learn and grow. Thank you to everyone at Kindercare Upper Hutt for everything you have done for our family over the years. We are truly grateful and highly recommend this centre to any family looking for a warm, caring, and inspiring early learning environment.
When it comes to the non-negotiables - a safe space, great teachers, a place you can trust, and somewhere for your child to thrive, Kindercare Paraparaumu has it nailed. But they also go beyond that. The teachers have supported my child through milestones and tears, have helped build on her interests, and celebrated her as though she was one of their own. This kind of authentic love and passion for the job is what makes Kindercare really stand out. I see you all as a part of our family, thank you so much for everything you do for our girl ❤️
I have 3 children who all went to Kindercare Papatoetoe. My 2 daughters (15 and 13) and my 5 year old son who finished in April this year. All of them started out in the babies room right through to when they started school. The beautiful Centre Director Lauren and the ladies provide an exceptionally warm and friendly service. Any issues I had were quickly looked into and resolved. My son enjoyed his time at preschool. He has made some, hopefully, lifelong friends. 10/10
Kindercare Fendalton do a fantastic job of looking after my two young kids. They both look forward to attending preschool each day
We just wanted to share how incredibly grateful we are for the love, warmth, and support our daughter receives every day at daycare. From the very first moment we walked through the doors, we have felt so welcomed — and that feeling has never changed. The kindness and friendliness shown by everyone, right from the ladies at reception who always greet us by name, through to her wonderful teachers in the Kiwi Room, it means so much to us. It’s clear how much care and personal attention you put into our daughter's learning and development, and we truly appreciate the way you see her as an individual and support her growth at her own pace. Our daughter absolutely loves coming to daycare, and that says everything. Knowing she is surrounded by people who genuinely care for her, encourage her, and celebrate her milestones gives us such peace of mind. We feel so lucky to be part of a center filled with such wonderful, dedicated people who care for our girl just as much as we do. Thank you — each and every one of you — for all that you do. We are beyond grateful 💛
Kindercare has been amazing with both of my children. It makes it easier to leave my kids in the morning knowing they are in good hands. Highly recommend the team at Kindercare.
Both our kids attended Kindercare one after the other. We felt supported, the environment is great for the kids and the staff are passionate about looking after kids and developing their abilities. We recommend Kindercare to anyone that needs daycare for their kids.
My daughter has been attending Kindercare Tawa for over 2 years and we couldn't be happier with the amazing care she has there. She is so happy, she loves attending, the teachers know her so well due to the great ratios and genuine care they have for the kids. The food and menus are amazing with healthy hot meals served most days. The warm welcome each drop off make you feel at ease knowing she is in great hands. Thanks, Kindercare Tawa.
We have had a very positive experience with Kindercare Silverdale. The centre has a warm, caring, and well-organised environment, and we truly appreciate the kindness and professionalism shown by the teachers and staff. Our son Ethan has been supported with patience, understanding, and genuine care. It has been lovely to see him gradually becoming more settled, confident, and comfortable in his learning environment. The teachers take the time to observe each child carefully and encourage them in a gentle and thoughtful way. We also appreciate the regular communication and updates from the centre, which help us feel connected to Ethan’s daily experiences and development. It is clear that the team genuinely cares about the children and works hard to create a safe, nurturing, and meaningful place for them to learn and grow. Thank you to the whole Kindercare Silverdale team for everything you do. We are very grateful for your care and support.
The best teachers! both my kids have had the best time here and have made life long friends. Have been prepared well to start primary and loved their time at this Kindy.
Our son, Ezra, started at Kindercare Papatoetoe in May, and we couldn’t be happier with how well he has settled in. The teachers have been incredibly caring, patient, and supportive throughout his transition. One of our biggest concerns was that Ezra wasn’t eating well away from home, but the teachers have gone above and beyond to encourage him during mealtimes. They gently support both feeding and his growing independence with self-feeding, and we’ve noticed such a positive difference. The best part of every day is pick-up time. He greets us with the biggest smile and warm hugs, then proudly takes us around the classroom to say goodbye to his friends and teachers. Seeing him leave happy, confident, and without the tearful, swollen eyes we feared is the greatest reassurance that he’s in a safe, nurturing, and loving environment. A huge thank you to the wonderful team at Kindercare Papatoetoe for making our son feel so welcomed and cared for. We truly appreciate everything you do and highly recommend the centre to any family looking for quality early childhood education and care.
We love this place! Our girl Isla has been here since she was 1years old. Kiwi room (infant and toddlers) are so loving, warm and caring towards Islas early years. Tui room (2half) give the best cuddles to our girl! She looks forward to going to Pukeko (2half-5) on her days she is booked in. Teachers are amazing and really care&love our girl Isla. Lana does an amazing job at cooking the yummiest foods everyday! Jo and team are the best, our girl absolutely has a home away from home which is Kindercare Belmont❤️
We have had all four of our children attend this kindy over the years (now aged 24, 7, 5 and 3) and we couldn't recommend it more highly. Lauren and her team, both past and present, have been absolutely amazing. They genuinely care about every child and create such a warm, safe and nurturing environment. Thank you for everything you've done for our family over the years forver so grateful❤️
As a first-time mum, choosing a daycare was one of the biggest and most overwhelming decisions we had to make. From the moment I walked into Kindercare Belmont, I knew it was the right place for our family. Fast forward over two years, and our son Bo is now three years old and still absolutely loves going every day. Looking back, choosing Kindercare has been one of the best decisions we've ever made. As the saying goes, "It takes a village to raise a child," and the team at Kindercare truly have become part of ours. Jo and all of the teachers have supported not only Bo, but our whole family, through every milestone and challenge. When Bo broke his leg, they showed incredible patience, care and understanding, making a difficult time so much easier for us. They genuinely feel like an extension of our family. Watching Bo grow into the confident, kind and independent little boy he is today has been amazing. Moving from the baby room into the Tui Room was far more emotional for me than it was for him, because the teachers had already given him the confidence to embrace that next step. The transition was seamless, and he couldn't wait to get started. The skills he's learning, the relationships he's built, and the genuine love and care every teacher shows him is something we're so grateful for. Every conversation I have with the team feels like I'm talking to family . They know Bo so well and always work alongside us as parents. I honestly couldn't recommend Kindercare Belmont highly enough to any family looking for a nurturing, supportive and caring environment for their child.
Absolutely love this centre. Having four kids, we have been with a bunch of centers over the years, and I can honestly say Kindercare Silverdale is at the top BY FAR. They do not just look after our kids, they really care for them and invest in them. And the kids definitely adore their Kindercare family. Thank you Kindercare for being my kids’ home away from home!
All teachers and staff at kindercare bishopdale are amazing. My son has been here for a few years, they have helped him flourish so much. We are unfortunately moving and are so sad to have to say goodbye. Highly recommend to any families considering this preschool
Our family has had a wonderful experience with Kindercare Flagstaff. The team creates a warm, caring, and supportive environment where children feel safe, happy, and encouraged to learn. We are grateful for the dedication and kindness shown every day and highly recommend Kindercare Flagstaff to other families.
Kinder Care has been wonderful for our daughter. The staff are caring, kind, and make her feel safe and happy every day. We’re very grateful for the lovely care they provide.
I have had 3 children attend Kindercare Upper Hutt with 2 currently still attending. I have been thoroughly impressed and appreciative for all staff who have been more than willing to support them and their needs. They have been so kind, caring and welcoming and we certainly feel part of the Kindercare Whanau. The experiences and opportunities that my children get to be involved with are amazing and we are forever grateful for all they have done for us. We love Kindercare Upper Hutt ❤️
Many fond memories from our time with Kindercare Upper Hutt! Both of our children (now aged 5 and 10) attended from approx 6 months old through to turning 5 years of age. We loved seeing some of the same long-serving staff supporting both children over the years. The centre was always well organised, welcoming and kept clean. The centre's structured learning environment helped develop our children's confidence and set them up for a smooth transition to primary school. We cannot recommend Kindercare Upper Hutt highly enough and are incredibly grateful for the care and support our family received. Thank you to all the team from Catherine and Steve
Amazing centre 🙌 warm, welcoming and lovely staff and learning environment. Genuinely cares and supports children and their whānau.
As an immigrant family with no extended family nearby, KindercAre has truly been a home away from home for us. All three of our children have attended since 2019, and we have been incredibly happy with the care and learning they have received. The teaching team has always taken great care of our children’s health and allergy needs while building genuine, meaningful relationships with them. Even now, our children still talk fondly about their KindercAre teachers. We are so grateful for the support, care, and sense of belonging KindercAre has given our family. ❤️
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