Safe, loved and learning

Outstanding, early childhood care and education

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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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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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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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Ashlee Schroeder
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Dilini Sewwandi Hewage
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Asha Amarasingam
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Hayden Bradley
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Hayley Pardoe
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Sally Chen
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Ruitao Zhu
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Robyn Lubbe
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Tanya Nel
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Francois du Plessis
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Kshama Gore
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Fallon Pocock
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Candy Chen
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Jonathan Chan
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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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Curiosity leads the way at Kindercare Lincoln Road.

Water, sand, and bamboo tunnels open up a world of imaginative play! As tamariki test their ideas and work together, they’re building confidence, learning how to solve problems, and understanding how the world works.

#inspireme #curiousity #kindercarenz
Exploring cause and effect at Kindercare Rototuna 💡

As tamariki pause, notice, and explore, they’re growing the confidence to follow their curiosity and make discoveries at their own pace. #inspireme 

#encouragingcuriosity #kindercarenz #confidentlearners
At Kindercare Spreydon, play is about so much more than the finished creation. 

Beneath the fun, there's careful concentration, growing confidence, and the freedom to make creative choices. 

#thekindercareadvantage #creativity #learningthroughplay
When life gives us lemons at Kindercare Aotea, we make fresh lemonade! 

As tamariki cut, squeeze, and work together, they’re learning that patience and persistence help them see their efforts through. Pete Persistence, one of our puppet friends from You Can Do It! cheers them on along the way.

 #SocialEmotionalLearning #NurtureMe #TheKindercareAdvantage
At Kindercare Belmont, creativity begins with the freedom to choose, imagine, and make meaning. 

As tamariki follow their own ideas, they’re discovering the joy of self-expression. There’s no single finished result, just imagination taking shape in wonderful ways. #InspireMe

#experiencelearning #thekindercareadvantage #creativity
Tamariki at Kindercare Botany Downs are learning about bumblebees 🐝

They loved exploring the beautiful Bumblebee book by Rachel Weston and Deborah Hinde. The story sparked their curiosity and inspired further learning about bees, flowers, and the important role bumblebees play in our environment.

A big thank you to the New Zealand Bumblebee Trust and Auckland Council Sustainable Schools for providing this wonderful resource.

#communitylearning #learnthroughplay #kindercarenz
Inspire Me...because a love of learning begins with play, exploration and imagination.
Move Me...because movement is a joyful part of learning. That's The Kindercare Advantage.
Nourish Me...because nourishing active bodies helps children feel their best everyday. That's The Kindercare Advantage.
Nurture Me...because your child deserves a place where they feel seen, valued and supported. That's The Kindercare Advantage.
Big emotions can feel overwhelming for children and parents. Discover how your calm, loving connection can help your child feel safe, understood, and supported. Link in bio.
At Kindercare Wigram Skies, children’s spontaneous play gives us a wonderful glimpse into what captures their curiosity. 

They get to test ideas, ask questions, and deepen their understanding of the world at their own pace. This is how joyful moments of discovery grow into meaningful learning.

#learnthroughplay #earlylearningnz #kindercarenz
Curiosity starts with the senses. As tamariki at Kindercare Bishopdale explore textures and smells, they build confidence to investigate, make discoveries, and develop their own ideas about how things feel, smell, and belong in nature.

#reallifelearning #nurturingyoungminds #kindercarenz
Real-life experiences at Kindercare Fendalton help tamariki connect curiosity with the world. Meeting local firefighters brought community roles to life and inspired plenty of wonder and questions.

#reallifelearning #thekindercareadvantage #curiousminds
Revisiting The Rainbow Fish sparked the children’s imaginations. They brought the familiar story into their play, creating an underwater world of their own at Kindercare Spreydon. #InspireMe #TheKindercareAdvantage
At Kindercare Greenhithe, movement is how even our youngest children express themselves and make sense of the world.

Through movement, they engage both their bodies and minds, strengthening important brain connections while building confidence, coordination, and a love of learning.

#confidentlearners #nzchildcare #thekindercareadvantage
Our babies’ room at Kindercare Constellation is filled with cosy spaces to explore stories together, turning pages, pointing out familiar pictures, and enjoying each other’s company. 

These simple moments nurture important pre-literacy skills, growing children’s understanding of language and communication while also building friendships and a sense of connection with those around them.

#kindercarenz  #thekindercareadvantage #nurturingyoungminds
With support from Auckland Council Environmental Services, Sustainable Schools Auckland , and Auckland Climate Action , tamariki explored how they can care for the natural world. Real-life experiences like this ignite curiosity, encourage thoughtful questions, and help children see themselves as kaitiaki, carers of the world. We’re grateful for community partnerships that bring meaningful knowledge into children’s learning. #InspireMe at Kindercare Botany Downs. 

Find out more about this centre here:  https://www.kindercare.co.nz/auckland-childcare-centres/botany-downs
Children are naturally curious. When their interests guide their play, they build the confidence to explore, discover, and develop their own ideas at Kindercare Flagstaff. #InspireMe #TheKindercareAdvantage 

Find out more about this centre here:https://www.kindercare.co.nz/hamilton-childcare-centres/flagstaff/
Our beautiful outdoor spaces invite children to explore, move, and follow their curiosity. Through whole-body learning, they develop confidence, coordination, and essential skills for life. #MoveMe at Kindercare Pakūranga.
Preschool tamariki at Kindercare Botany Downs have been busy experimenting with colour, and exploring cause and effect. As colours mix and change, tamariki have opportunities to make predictions and discover what happens when different colours combine. This is part of The Kindercare Advantage, where children are inspired to think, explore, and let their curiosity lead the way.
Soup day at Kindercare Woolston is our favourite kai day. And mealtimes at the centre are rituals in themselves, as tamariki explore different flavours at an unhurried pace and serve themselves. They even help set the table together. #NourishMe 

Find out more about this centre: https://www.kindercare.co.nz/christchurch-childcare-centres/woolston/
Inspired by a dad doing DIY work around the house, the children at Kindercare Spreydon have been so excited to bring those familiar home experiences into their day here. Real-life play moments like this help build focus, dexterity, and problem-solving skills. We love seeing tamariki develop a strong sense of "I can do this". #InspireMe
At Kindercare Henderson, every baby is known, cherished and cared for as the unique treasure they are. When babies feel safe and settled, their curiosity to explore grows naturally.
At Kindercare Albany, tamariki are learning about just how incredible human body is. As they build an understanding of how their bodies work, they're developing confidence, self-awareness, and a deeper appreciation of themselves and others. #InspireMe #TheKindercareAdvantage
Creating environments for imagination to thrive at Kindercare Lincoln.
Our team transformed cardboard boxes into animals, creating an imaginative play space where tamariki can bring their own ideas to life. We love seeing how thoughtfully created environments can inspire endless possibilities!
Children learn through their senses long before they can put their discoveries into words. Rich sensory experiences encourage curiosity, support developing brains, and create opportunities for tamariki to wonder about how the world works. #InspireMe at Kindercare Burwood.
Preschoolers at Kindercare Constellation look forward to their weekly dance and movement sessions with Miss Aly.
Dancing builds confidence and co-ordination, in fun and joyful ways.
At Kindercare Dannemora, we create nature-infused opportunities for play, exploration, and discovery. Nature has a way of inviting children to slow down, notice, and imagine. Through open-ended exploration, curiosity grows, ideas take shape, and creativity flourishes.
Making positive choices, one lunch box at a time, at Kindercare Mount Wellington. As preschoolers become familiar with managing a lunchbox, they practise making choices and caring for their own needs. These practical experiences build confidence and help make the transition to school feel familiar. #NourishMe #LunchBoxDays
Having the freedom to choose helps tamariki discover what they enjoy and grow confident in their decisions. Alongside friends and kaiako, experiences like this also become meaningful moments of connection. #NourishMe at Kindercare Rototuna.
At Kindercare Frankton, maths comes to life through joyful, hands-on discovery. As children count, compare, and explore quantities, they’re building confidence and making sense of how numbers work.
Real-life experiences can grow children’s curiosity about food and how meals come together. During this ‘meal prep’ experience, tamariki at Kindercare Kilbirnie worked together, having rich conversation about how food nourishes their bodies. #NourishMe #TheKindercareAdvantage
At Kindercare Botany, shared cultural experiences help tamariki strengthen their sense of belonging, build meaningful connections, and discover the joy of learning alongside others.
Ngā mihi nui to the Sancta Maria College Kapa Haka Team for sharing this special experience with us.
#InspireMe #NurtureMe
Strong bodies, brave minds, and the confidence to keep trying. That’s the power of movement and social-emotional learning working together within tamariki at Kindercare Silverdale.
#MoveMe #YouCanDoIt! #TheKindercareAdvantage
Some of the best learning begins with “What happens if I try this?”
Through intentional, hands-on experiences, preschoolers at Kindercare Silverdale are encouraged to explore, experiment, problem-solve, and make meaningful discoveries, building strong foundations for learning. #InspireMe
Feeling connected to their local community helps children grow a strong sense of belonging. Preschoolers at Kindercare Remuera recently enjoyed exploring te whare pukapuka, their local library. This special time supported the social and emotional learning that help children connect with others and embrace new experiences confidently. #NurtureMe #TheKindercareAdvantage
Wonder and discovery in action!
At the Auckland Wintergardens, our Kindercare Grey Lynn preschool tamariki followed their curiosity as they explored the living world around them. Real-world experiences like these help build the confidence, independence, and sense of adventure needed for a successful transition to school and kura. #InspireMe #TheKindercareAdvantage "
Early literacy begins with listening, talking, and playful discovery. Tamariki explored the ‘z’ sound, building connections between the sounds they hear and the words they use. #InspireMe at Kindercare Wigram Skies.
An excursion to discover local history and the stories that shape our sense of place 🏞️
At Kindercare Palmerston North, preschoolers explored the pūrākau of Ōkatia, a local story connecting them with the landscape around them. Bringing story and place together nurtures curiosity and a meaningful sense of belonging. #InspireMe #TheKindercareAdvantage
Clay gives toddlers at Kindercare Albany a beautiful way to feel and connect with the earth. As they squeeze, press, roll and reshape this natural material, tamariki explore its texture, weight and endless possibilities. There is no expected result, just curious hands, creative thinking and a growing connection with Papatūānuku.
When you walk away, you need to know your child is in safe, trustworthy hands.

Kindercare is that place - where your treasured little one will feel right at home; where love is wrapped around their care and learning.

Come for a visit. Because some things you just have to experience for yourself.
Early literacy begins with listening, talking, and playful discovery. Tamariki explored the ‘z’ sound, building connections between the sounds they hear and the words they use. #InspireMe at Kindercare Wigram Skies.
Choosing care for your child is a big decision. You want them be safe, loved, and learning.
 
At Kindercare Warkworth, we recognise the enormous trust families place in us. That's why we make time to listen to you and get to know your child, so they feel settled in our care.
 
With generous outdoor spaces to move and play, and nourishing kai shared around the table, each day is full of connection and meaningful moments.
 
Pop in for a visit! We’d love to meet your whānau and show you around.https://www.kindercare.co.nz/auckland-childcare-centres/warkworth/
Care is the curriculum. When children feel safe and loved, they're free to explore the world with confidence. That begins with teachers who slow down, notice and respond to each child’s cues, and are fully present. It’s how everyday moments become a reassuring rhythm of care at Kindercare Pinehill.

 #NurtureMe #TheKindercareAdvantage
When tamariki test an idea and watch what happens, they begin to understand cause and effect. They form working theories about movement as they repeat, adjust, and trying again. Moments like this nurture the curiosity, creativity, and persistence that help very young children at Kindercare Bishopdale approach new discoveries with joy. #InspireMe
Tamariki are learning to recognise patterns, make connections, and think through problems with growing confidence. These early maths skills help prepare them to approach numeracy and new challenges with curiosity as they prepare for school. #InspireMe at Kindercare Tawa. #pathwaystokura 

Find out more about this centre here:https://www.kindercare.co.nz/wellington-childcare-centres/tawa/
When nursery rhymes come to life through play at Kindercare Mount Wellington, children are immersed in rich language experiences that support early literacy and communication. Through singing, actions, repetition, and meaningful interactions, tamariki are developing their vocabulary, listening skills, confidence, and love of language. #InspireMe
At Kindercare Dannemora, we create nature-infused opportunities for play, exploration, and discovery. Nature has a way of inviting children to slow down, notice, and imagine. Through open-ended exploration, curiosity grows, ideas take shape, and creativity flourishes.
Nature offers endless opportunities for discovery, imagination, and play at Kindercare Bishopdale. Through open-ended experiences like this, tamariki spark curiosity and let exploration lead the way. #InspireMe