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 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!
We have had such a wonderful experience at Kindercare Silverdale and feel incredibly grateful to have our children here. The teachers are warm, caring and genuinely invested in getting to know each child and helping them thrive. One of the things we appreciate most is how much effort the teachers put into making learning fun and engaging. They constantly come up with creative activities and experiences that capture the children’s interest and encourage them to explore, ask questions and learn through play. They truly go above and beyond what you would expect, and it is clear how much thought, time and heart they put into creating meaningful experiences for the children. We have seen our children grow so much in confidence, independence and their relationships with others. The teachers know our children so well and understand their individual personalities, interests and needs. It is such a comfort knowing that when we leave them, they are not only being well cared for, but loved and supported. We also really appreciate the communication with us as parents. We feel included, listened to and kept informed, and it feels like a great partnership between the teachers and our family.
We’ve been really happy with our experience at Kindercare. Our son has settled in so well, and it’s lovely seeing him become more comfortable, confident and happy each time he goes. The staff are always friendly and welcoming, and we feel confident knowing he is being cared for and supported throughout the day. A big thank you to Kelly, who has been so lovely with him. She is always so warm, patient and caring.
They have exceptional and friendly staff! We are so happy that we chose Kindercare Lincoln for our girl's first daycare. We really appreciated their sweet care and fun activities from both teaching and admin staff during our time. They accommodated our girl's dietary requests and were quick at communicating with us about her needs and growth. Sending our love to you, team <3 We miss you.
We could not be happier with our experience at KinderCare! Our daughter absolutely loves going here every single day—she genuinely looks forward to drop-offs, which gives us so much peace of mind. The growth and learning we’ve seen in her since she started have been incredible. The teachers and staff are wonderfully warm, attentive, and friendly, creating a safe and nurturing environment where the kids truly thrive. A special mention has to go to the food! The meals are so delicious that our daughter constantly asks for extra helpings and loves to eat more and more every day. Thank you to the entire team at KinderCare for taking such amazing care of our little one. We highly recommend them to any family looking for a top-quality, loving daycare!
Our family was part of this centre for around six years, with both of our children starting when they were about 11 months old. It has been such a special place for our family, and the only reason we left was because we moved house. From the very beginning, our children were always happy to go, which as a parent means so much. Over the years we got to know the teachers, the wider centre team and other families, and it genuinely felt like we were part of a community rather than simply attending a daycare. The long-term, caring staff gave us so much reassurance and support through all the different stages of our children’s development. We always felt that they really knew our children, cared about them, and were there to support us as a family as well. We also really appreciated the flexibility the centre offered over the years. Leaving was genuinely very sad for us after being part of the centre for such a long time. We are incredibly grateful for the care, support and memories our family has had there, and we would wholeheartedly recommend the centre to other families.
As a first-time mum, leaving my 7 months old at daycare was a big emotional step for me. The caring and supportive team has made the transition so much easier. ❤️ It has been wonderful to see my daughter grow, learn and become more confident through the activities and encouragement she receives every day. I especially appreciate how well the teachers communicate with us and genuinely care about her individual development. Knowing that she is happy, safe and loved while I’m away gives me so much peace of mind. A huge thank you to the whole team from Kindercare Henderson , Central Park drive team for supporting not only my bubba, but me as a mum too. We are truly grateful! 💕
My daughter was with Kindercare Manurewa since she was 5/6 months, she is coming up 4yrs old. It honestly feels like we are leaving behind another family. The staff are amazing, supportive and welcoming. The atmosphere as a whole is comfortable, relaxing and safe. I couldn’t recommend a better place to have your children.
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!
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