Exceptional,
individual childcare
Your child is an original masterpiece. They
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The Kindercare Advantage™
At Kindercare, every child deserves to be seen, valued, and supported in their growth and development. Our commitment to exceptional care and learning goes beyond just a curriculum; we will nurture, nourish, move, and inspire every child. Our holistic approach focuses on your child's social and emotional competence, confidence, and independence.
Our core values of keeping children safe, loved, and learning are not just words; they are the essence of what you feel as soon as you walk into our childcare centres. These values are woven into everything we do, to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere where children can thrive. Because when children are thriving in their early years, they are set up for real learning success, ready for school and ready for life.
That’s The Kindercare Advantage™.
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Kindercare is and always has been proudly New Zealand owned and operated, with centres in 5 major cities in Aotearoa - Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington, Palmerston North, and Christchurch.
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Why choose Kindercare
Flexible hours
Choose hours that suit your whānau, full-time or part-time.
Kai included
Nourishing, delicious and joyful kai – lunch, morning tea and afternoon tea to fuel growing minds and little bodies.
Generous annual leave
Give your child time to recover from illness or take holidays with generous leave policies.
Family Services
We partner with your whānau to provide individualised support – we want the best for you and your child.
What matters most is that your pēpi feels safe, loved and respected. That’s why our peaceful environments feel like home, and babies get the responsive, nurturing care they need.
What matters most is that your pēpi feels safe, loved and respected. That’s why our peaceful environments feel like home, and babies get the responsive, nurturing care they need.
What matters most is that your pēpi feels safe, loved and respected. That’s why our peaceful environments feel like home, and babies get the responsive, nurturing care they need.
What matters most is that your pēpi feels safe, loved and respected. That’s why our peaceful environments feel like home, and babies get the responsive, nurturing care they need.
Individualised childcare for your child’s early years
Infants
Birth-2 Years old
What matters most is that your pēpi feels safe, loved and respected. That’s why our peaceful environments feel like home, and babies get the responsive, nurturing care they need.
Toddlers
2-3 Years old
Your toddler can explore the world and grow their emerging self-help skills in a safe, fun environment. Our team meets their energy levels with fun learning opportunities and space to move.
Preschool
3-5 years old
Spark curiosity and foster your preschooler’s exploration and wonder in our intentionally designed spaces. They’ll have fun learning through play, developing skills in early literacy, numeracy, social and emotional capabilities.
What parents are saying
Choosing this Kindergarten Ablany after our relocation last year was hands down the best choice we ever made for our family. With Aaron about to start primary school this July, his childcare journey is coming to an end. We want to take a moment to say a huge thank you for the wonderful care he has been given. The patience, kindness, and dedication shown by the staff every single day are truly remarkable. It has meant so much to us to see Aaron so happy, confident, and excited to come to daycare. Leaving him in such caring and professional hands always gave us great peace of mind. If we could do it all over again, we would have enrolled him in this lovely school from day one. Our only regret is that we didn't find you sooner! Our warmest thanks to Tina, Stephanie, Charini, Nikki, and Chantelle—you have all made a lasting, beautiful impact on Aaron's life.
We’ve been part of the Kindercare Paraparaumu community since 2020 and have had two of our children attend the centre. From day one, we’ve never felt like just a number — we’ve truly felt like part of the Kindercare whānau. The teachers are warm, nurturing, and genuinely invested in what’s best for our tamariki. They take the time to understand each child as an individual and thoughtfully tailor their learning and development to suit their unique needs and interests. It’s so reassuring knowing our children are in such caring, capable hands. We’ve always felt supported as a family, and the strong sense of community makes this centre incredibly special. We couldn’t recommend Kindercare Paraparaumu more highly!
Amazing daycare, extremely healthy food with a good variety of vegetables provided to our young ones, creative, fun and safe, my boy absolutely loves it here and the staff are incredible. Highly recommend
We’ve had a really positive experience here. The team is warm, caring, and approachable, and the centre genuinely feels like a second home. The teachers are lovely and clearly care about the children and their individual needs. What we appreciate most is the focus on overall wellbeing. It’s reassuring to know our child is surrounded by people who are invested. We’re very grateful to be part of such a wonderful community. 😊
Been apart of the Kindercare family for over 3 years, both my kiddos love it and have thrived there! Teachers and all other staff are the best and make you feel at home always!
Kindercare Paraparaumu is more than just a daycare for us, its part of our village! Our eldest has been enrolled since he was just turned one and now he's 3 years. The teaching staff and managment are nurturing, thoughtful and incredibly supportive. Our boy thrives here, with the awesome outdoors space he comes home everyday having had such a great balance of outdoor play and also quieter moments inside enjoying craft, reading and learning with the kaiako. Our youngest babe will be starting later this year and whilst it's always going to be an emotional journey to transition back to work I have a lot of comfort knowing she will be nurtured in the same way.
Our little one has jumped straight into her Kindercare journey and we could not love the centre more! She is so supported, and loves her daycare days! There is excellent communication, fantastic learning plans and overall great vibes from this centre and we are so glad that we chose to send our little one here!
My child loves Kindercare Mt Wellingotn so much! The teachers from Kiwi room are the best, they are very lovely and gifted with the kids. Definitely recommend it 🙂
The team are so nice and friendly and caring and I have no fears leaving my daughter here ❤️
We are so grateful for the wonderful care and support our daughter, Manarah, has received at KinderCare Manurewa. From the very beginning, the centre has felt like a second home for her. She has always been happy to attend, and it has been amazing to see her grow, learn, explore, and develop so much during her time there. A special thank you to Justine and the entire team for creating such a caring, safe, and nurturing environment. The staff are incredibly kind, friendly, welcoming, and dedicated. It is clear how much they genuinely care for the children and their wellbeing. Every member of the team has played a part in making Manarah’s experience so positive and enjoyable. As parents, there is nothing more reassuring than knowing your child is happy, loved, and well cared for. KinderCare Manurewa has given us that peace of mind every day. We truly appreciate all the care, support, patience, and encouragement you have given Manarah. I will especially miss seeing the lovely smiling faces every day, always so warm, welcoming, and happy to greet us. Those small moments made such a big difference and truly made us feel like part of the KinderCare family. Thank you, Justine and the amazing team, for everything you do. We wish you all the very best for the future and continued success. You have made a positive difference in our daughter’s life, and we will always be thankful for the wonderful memories and experiences she has had at KinderCare Manurewa. With heartfelt thanks, Mischelle and Roneel 🥰🥰🥰
My niece and nephew have been attending Avonhead Kinder Care for a combined total of 3 1/2 years, during this time I have experienced a very high level of care for children, an amazing level of attention to detail, and an incredibly welcoming nature from all staff, the entrance way, corridors and classrooms are always clean, warm and so full of life, and I would recommend Avonhead Kindercare to all parents trying to figure out which child care service to settle for. Special thanks to Ashleigh at reception for always guiding me on the right path with my way around the place, to Terri, for being so flawless at managing everything while still maintaining a warm and caring nature, and Julie, my nephew isn’t among the easiest of young men to manage but you seem to always know how to help him on his journey and make goodbyes at drop off very smooth. I’d give you 10 stars but I’m only allowed 5, Thank you very much Avonhead Kindercare.
Both of our kids started here when they were one and Kindercare Karori became their second home. We don't have any family in NZ but Jen and the team made sure we had all the support we needed. All the staff, not only the teachers, care so much for the kids and they know all the kids by name. They have delicious nourishing meals, a well established system for all the routines and that set really good foundations for our kids. We blinked and they are confident, independent, happy kids and a lot is because Kindercare Karori. Definetely reccommend to trust them with your little ones.
Both of our kids have gone through KinderCare Avonhead and I must say that they have both enjoyed the experience. Terri and her team do an amazing job to make sure they provide a safe learning space for all of the children there. They are also very informative when it comes to your child’s needs and will go above and beyond to make sure every step of the way as a parent you are informed of what is going on. As one of the busiest childcare centres I’ve seen it’s amazing how each individual child’s needs are met with compassion and love. They have an on-site chef and she makes the most incredible food for the entire centre she takes the time to make healthy and edible food that is allergen free. My daughter who is now at school has one of the most resilient confident and caring attitudes you barely see in most adults these days. So thank you very much Terri and the team at Avonhead KinderCare keep up the amazing work you do because it means the world to us
We are incredibly grateful to the team at Kindercare Pinehill for the love, care, and support they have given our daughter since she started daycare at just 6 months old. As working parents without a large village around us, finding a place where our child would be genuinely cared for was one of the most important decisions we had to make. From the very beginning, Kindercare Pinehill has felt like an extension of our family. The teachers and staff have created a nurturing, safe, and loving environment where our daughter has been able to learn, grow, and thrive. Every parent wants the very best for their child, and I can honestly say that choosing Kindercare Pinehill has been one of the best decisions we have made. Watching our daughter develop with confidence, happiness, and curiosity has been truly wonderful, and we know that the care and dedication of the Kindercare team have played a huge part in that journey. Thank you to every member of the Kindercare Pinehill family for your kindness, patience, and genuine love for the children in your care. We appreciate everything you do, and we feel very fortunate to be part of this community.❤️
Both my son and daughter attended Kindercare Avonhead. My children were always happy to go, and they liked the food and their teachers very much. The staff are all kind, and my children learned many good habits and behaviours. We are so lucky to have such a good preschool.
We cannot recommend Kindercare Avonhead highly enough. The quality of care, education, food, and genuine aroha shown by the staff make it one of the best investments you can make for your child. Our daughter, now 7, loved her time at the centre, and after such a positive experience, our son started at just 5 months old and is still thriving there at 3 years old. Even after relocating, we continue to travel 30–40 minutes because we value the centre so highly. The staff genuinely care about every child, encouraging individuality, celebrating diversity, and supporting each child's growth with warmth and enthusiasm. We love hearing teachers share and celebrate the children's funny moments, hard work, achievements, and development. An amazing centre with an incredible team—we are so grateful for the care and support they provide.
KinderCare has been an incredible home away from home for our daughter Lely. As a family new to New Zealand, we were nervous about the transition, but the teachers made Lely feel safe, loved, and truly seen from day one. We are especially grateful to Anuja Samaraweera and Ran Li, whose warmth and dedication meant the world to us. Their care for Lely was the first gift our family received in this new land, and we will always remember it. Lely has grown so much here — in confidence, and in her love of learning. Highly recommend KinderCare to any family, especially those new to the country. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. 🌟
Our youngest child joined Kindercare Silverdale when we moved to the area last year. I am so genuinely happy we went with the decision to enroll at Kindercare that I wish my older (school) kid hadn't missed out on this experience! All the teachers are child-centered, and truly everything revolves around our little people here. With the friendly greeting in the morning and the meaningful conversations every day, they are taking important space in the children's lives. I always wonder how our teachers find the time to treat the children so individually! But I think Kindercare applies some fundamental elements that benefit all children. They are being heard and promoted in their individual essence. Thank you so much team for making our move up here so easily! PS: We also love the healthy cousine 😁
We've had a wonderful experience at Kindercare Bishopdale. The teachers are incredibly warm, caring, and welcoming, creating a nurturing environment where our little boy is safe and supported. It's clear they genuinely care about the children and take the time to build strong relationships with both the kids and their families.
The team at Kindercare Bishopdale are second to none! The balance they have between professionalism and being real along with the amount of care the show all kids and parents has been a breathe of fresh air for us. Our daughter has grown so much thanks to the team and we are so grateful!
I feel really blessed to have found such a supportive home away from home for my child. The kaiako go the extra mile and are really dedicated.
Our family has been part of Kindercare for nearly 15 years. As one child left, another joined, so we have had a long and special connection with the centre, even though our children were never there at the same time. Throughout all these years, the one thing that has remained constant is the caring and dedicated staff. It has been wonderful to see familiar faces from the time our first child attended right through to our youngest. The teachers and staff have always been warm, supportive, and genuinely invested in the children and their families. Kindercare has truly felt like our second home. Pick-up time was always a highlight, and it was lovely to have a chat with Terri and the team about the children's day. The welcoming atmosphere made us feel part of a community, not just a childcare centre. One of the best signs of the positive impact Kindercare has had on our children is that even after starting primary school, they still wanted to come back and visit their teachers. The strong relationships they built during their early years have clearly stayed with them. We are incredibly grateful for the care, kindness, and support our family has received over the years. Thank you to everyone at Kindercare for helping our children grow, learn, and thrive.You guys always have a special place in our hearts 💕
The teachers at this centre are incredibly warm and genuinely caring towards the children. They pay close attention to each child's development and communicate effectively with parents to ensure we are aligned on our educational goals. My child is very happy here, and I hope he continues to grow up with such joy.
The staff at Kinder are Woolston are caring and supportive, they go the extra mile for their children with extra needs. After a bad experience at a previous centre I found it hard to entrust the care of my child to someone else, I have no regrets.
Tough putting your little one in anywhere but the staff here are just gorgeous and made it so easy. Always putting the families first and are so accommodating to make it as comfortable an experience as possible. Our 1 year old is so happy here and it’s just so reassuring knowing she’s in such good hands during the day.
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