Safe, loved and learning

Outstanding, early childhood care and education

4.8 Stars / 754 Reviews
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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:

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Flexible hours

Choose full or part-time enrolment to suit your needs.

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Nourishing food provided

Lunch, morning and afternoon tea for healthy, growing minds and active bodies.

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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.

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Family services

Partnership with parents and responsive support for your child.

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WINZ subsidies

Financial support for families

Loving childcare through their preschool years

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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.

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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.

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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

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Not sure how to choose the right childcare centre? Start with our free Guide.

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If entrusting your child into someone else's care feels like a difficult decision to make, you're not alone. Your needs and aspirations for your child are unique, and they matter. 

Having supported families through this process for nearly 55 years, we've packaged up our knowledge and experience into a daycare guide designed to help you identify what to look for, and what questions to ask help make the best decision for you.  

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