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 have been extremely happy with Kindercare Wigram Skies and the care our child has received here over the last 4 years! All the staff are incredibly kind, attentive, and welcoming. We have been especially grateful for their flexibility with our changing hours and schedule over the years, which has made such a huge difference for our family. I especially appreciate their family-style mealtime approach, all the children sit at the table and share the same meal together. This has helped reinforce the dinner manners that we teach at home. I highly recommend Kindercare Wigram Skies to any parents looking for top-quality childcare!
I love the free-play approach, and it was one of the main reasons I chose this kindergarten for Mia. Every time I walk into the kindergarten, I hear the children’s happy voices. They are free, joyful, and full of laughter. They often run up to greet me so warmly, and when I see how confident and happy they are, I know in my heart that this is the right place for Mia.
My son has been at Kindercare for four months now (he’s 1½) and he absolutely loves it! It took him a little while to settle in, but the teachers are honestly the best. They are so warm and caring, and you really get the sense they look after the children like they’re their own. He’s now so happy there that he barely even notices when I leave! The food is great and healthy, and there are so many fun toys and activities, both indoors and outdoors, to keep the kids busy. Couldn’t recommend it more!
We’ve had a wonderful experience with Kindercare Manurewa. Our daughter is very happy here, which gives us great peace of mind. The teachers and staff are always warm, friendly and caring. We’re very grateful for everything they do and would highly recommend this centre to other families!
I couldn’t be happier with my experience at Kindercare Warkworth. Both of my children have been through the centre, and the care, support, and love they have received from the staff has been amazing. The staff are incredibly caring, friendly, and dedicated, and they have always made our children feel safe, happy, and valued. It’s such a comfort knowing your children are in such good hands. A huge thank you to the whole Kindercare Warkworth team for everything you’ve done for our family. We highly recommend Kindercare to anyone looking for a wonderful place for their children to grow and learn! ❤️
Our wee man was part of the Kindercare family since he was 7 months old. Kindercare provided amazing care where our son was treated like one of their own family, reinforcing and installing similar shared values through activities, structure, and meal times. Our son has now finished his time with Kindercare and he misses the teachers and students alike immensely. We are forever grateful for the care and love Kindercare provided and I have no doubt our boy is in the right steed to start his new journey at school. We cannot thank the Kindercare team enough. Much love.
My daughter spent two and a half years at Kindercare Silverdale. This is not the nearest daycare to my address, but we still chose it. As a parent, I feel that Kindercare Silverdale provides a warm, relaxed environment where children can grow and thrive. There are also plenty of special activities to keep them engaged, so there’s always something for them to look forward to. And most importantly, I know my daughter loved the daycare, her teachers, and her friends, because she often wanted me to pick her up a bit later.
We feel incredibly grateful to have been part of Kindercare Silverdale for so many years. Our journey started when our first daughter joined at just 3 years old, and she is now 9. Now our second daughter is nearly 5 and getting ready to start school, so it really feels like the end of a very special chapter for our family. Every time we walk through the doors, we are met with such a warm and genuine welcome, from the front desk team to all the teachers in the rooms. The teachers have always been so proactive in communicating with us and keeping us updated about our children. We have really appreciated the little updates, conversations and feedback along the way, which have helped us feel connected to their days and involved in their journey. We have always felt that our children were truly cared for, known and valued. One part of our journey that has meant so much to us was seeing our younger daughter grow after she returned from China and couldn’t speak English. We were quite worried about how she would settle, but with so much patience, kindness and encouragement from the teachers, she has grown into such a confident little girl. She has made wonderful friends and can now communicate so naturally with both her teachers and friends. Watching her grow like this has meant so much to us as parents. Sometimes you don’t realise how much a place has meant to your family until you are getting ready to say goodbye. Thank you to everyone who has been part of our girls’ early years. We will always be grateful for the care, kindness and beautiful memories you have given our family. ❤️
We’ve had such a lovely experience here with our little boy. The teachers are warm, caring and genuinely know him so well. He’s always happy going in, and we feel completely comfortable knowing he’s in such good hands. We’re very grateful for the wonderful team! ❤️
All the teachers are lovely at Kindercare Mt wellington. Both of my boys have been here loving their times everyday. I'm also very amazed by the customized programs for each child for their need.
The team at kindercare Belmont is amazing , our kids love coming in and have formed great relationships with the fanastic teachers. Would recommend Belmont kindercare to all!
Highly recommend this kindercare! My son enjoyed his time here! Best kaiako ever! Very welcoming environment and structured education! Special thanks to Pūkeko room kaiakos - Jen, Tanya and lini for taking care of Aiden and guiding him throughout!
I've have a 6 year old who went here and a 2 year old there now. The teachers are kind and genuinely care for the kids. Our eldest was prepared for school and is thriving.
We are extremely lucky to have found Kindercare Belmont; we couldn't have asked for a more caring environment for our two boys. Our boys live going in every day and it gives us so much comfort knowing that every person there is so wonderful and so committed to the nurture and care of our kids. Couldn't recommend more.
The best daycare we could ever imagine for our son. Kindecare Belmont made the transition for our son so easy and the staff are amazing.
We are very happy with our son’s experience at Kindercare Greenhithe. The teachers are caring, patient, and attentive. For the first week, our son didn’t cry at all, and it was so lovely to see him happy and smiling when he saw his teachers. We really appreciate the love, care, and patience they give him, as well as their clear and simple communication with us. Thank you teacher Lisa, Swinny and all other teachers for taking such great care of our Almo ❤️
We absolutely love Kindercare Belmont for our little boy! The director and all of the educators feel like family and we’ve always felt so supported and cared for. It’s such a warm, nurturing place and everyone genuinely goes above and beyond. We couldn’t ask for a better daycare and feel so lucky to have found them. 💓
We are so happy with our experience at Kindercare Addington. Our little one is always so happy to go to Kindercare, and it makes us feel so relaxed knowing he is in such caring hands. ❤️ He eats well, sleeps well, and has settled in really nicely. The teachers take such good care of him and are always so loving, attentive, and supportive. We really appreciate all the care and effort the teachers put in every day. It’s such a relief as a parent to see your child happy, comfortable, and well looked after. Thank you, Kindercare Addington, for taking such wonderful care of our little one! 🥰
Our experience with Kindercare has been so wonderful since day one. The team have been incredibly supportive of our little one when she first began and have continued to nurture her growth this past year. The friendships she has built with both her educators and friends whilst learning many new skills, have been so invaluable and we are looking forward to seeing her progress.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Highly Recommend Kindercare Manurewa! We have had an amazing experience at Kindercare Manurewa. The teachers are incredibly caring, dedicated, and passionate about helping children learn, grow, and get ready for school. The centre provides a warm and nurturing environment where children are encouraged to build confidence, independence, and important learning skills. A special thank you to Harry and Su, who have made a huge difference in my daughter's journey. She is naturally quite shy, but their patience, encouragement, and genuine care helped her come out of her shell and become much more confident. It has been wonderful to see her grow and enjoy learning every day. Preethi has also been a fantastic teacher, always kind, supportive, and attentive to the children's needs. I would also like to acknowledge Bony and Justin in the office. They are always responsive, friendly, and willing to help with any questions, making the whole experience smooth and welcoming for families. The entire team truly cares about the children and works hard to ensure they are happy, supported, and well-prepared for their next step at school. I highly recommend Kindercare Manurewa to any parent looking for a centre where their child will thrive and receive exceptional care and education.
We have had such a wonderful experience with Kindercare Aidenfield! My son has had a great time in the nursery, thanks to his caring and awesome teachers. They’ve truly worked their magic, even getting him comfortable napping by himself, which is something he still won't do at home! He absolutely loves the music, dancing, sensory play, and socializing with all his little friends. It’s a wonderful, nurturing environment that really fosters the best in every child. Leaving him here has given me some of my independence back, while giving my toddler the chance to grow and experience things we couldn't offer at home. Highly recommend!
Our son graduated from Kindercare Addington this September, and we are incredibly grateful for the love, care, and support our family received throughout his journey. From the very beginning, we felt welcomed, valued, and supported. A heartfelt thank you to teacher/guro Janette, Angela, Harry, Nikki, Binu, and Charlotte for their time, kindness, patience, and dedication. Special thanks as well to Courtney for providing nutritious meals for the children each day. Kindercare Addington gave our son a safe and nurturing environment where he built confidence, learned new skills, and developed a strong foundation before starting primary school. Thank you to everyone who makes Kindercare Addington such a wonderful place for children and families. We will always be grateful for the positive impact you have had on our son's life and our family. ❤️ Mā te huruhuru ka rere te manu. Thank you for helping our son spread his wings and prepare for the next stage of his journey. ❤️ - John and Lynne.
Kindercare Silverdale has been a second home to our family. The care they pour into our children really shows in their behaviour at home. The teachers genuinely know our children, understand their individual needs and make them feel safe, loved and supported. I trust them wholeheartedly and honestly couldn’t recommend them more. We are so grateful for the care they’ve given our family. ❤️
Being a part of Kindercare Silverdale is like a big family. I visited a lot of other daycares in the area and as soon as i went to Kindercare I enrolled my daughter who was 10 months at the time straight away into the babies room. She has really grown into her own person since starting in the Kiwi Room. The staff are lovely and listen to any requests or questions that I have, and also guided me on when to drop a nap or a bottle etc. It feels like you are a part of a big family and I love there are often themed days where it is dress up or a disco or spa day etc. My daughter loves Jessie and the team in the Kiwi Room. Also Denise on reception is awesome, she is always there with a big smile and greets you as you come and go. I highly recommend visiting if you are considering daycares on the Coast, you won’t regret it!
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