Exceptional,
individual childcare
Your child is an original masterpiece. They
deserve The Kindercare Advantage™.
Give your child
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
Our family has so many fond memories of Kindercare Avonhead. Both our daughter (now 12) and our son ( now 7) spent their early years there, and we truly believe the centre gave them a wonderful start in life. The whole team are wonderful, friendly, welcoming and so supportive. The teachers helped them build strong social and emotional skills - learning to share, manage feelings and make friends - along with early literacy and numeracy that made the transition to primary school so much smoother. We still see the benefits of that solid foundation today. What also stood out was how seriously the centre takes health and safety. We always felt our children were in safe hands. All the staffs genuinely care about every child and family who walks theough the door. Thank you to the kindercare Avonhead team for the love and dedication you showed our two children. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend you to any family looking for a nurturing and high quality preschool.
I cannot recommend Kindercare Avonhead enough. My eldest son (now 11 years old) attended several preschools in the area when he was 3, and Kindercare was hands down the best. That’s why we didn’t hesitate for a second to send our second child here as well. What truly touched my heart was when I visited with my eldest son recently. Despite the 7 year age gap with his younger sister, the teachers still remembered his name and greeted him so warmly. It’s proof that they don’t just "look after" kids. they truly build a bond with them. I even remember teachers tearing up during graduation because they cared so much. The communication is excellent with regular updates and photos, and the meals provided are healthy and well structured. Unlike some places where kids might be left in front of a TV, here they are always engaged in learning. The center director Terri and admin staff Ashleigh are also incredibly kind and welcoming. If you’re looking for a place where you can leave your child with total peace of mind, this is it.
Thank you Kindercare Burwood for all the love and support you have shown our family over the years, the teachers are amazing i feel so at ease knowing my son is in great hands everyday that is very important to me.
Our daughter has had a really positive experience in the Preschool room at Kindercare Belmont. She loves the outdoor area and is always happy to go in each day. We’ve seen her become much more confident and social since starting here, and the teachers have been so supportive and caring throughout. It’s lovely to see her enjoying herself, making friends, and growing in confidence. We’re really grateful to the team.🥰
My son was around 16months when he started with Kindercare. He’s done a full term of school now and is loving school but asks every morning when is daycare day. We loved the community we’ve formed there, with every room he was in he adored all his kaiako. Kindercare also prepared our son for school, we didn’t have to worry about drop offs or how his day went as he had the language and confidence to approach his kaiako. It was bitter sweet seeing him graduate from Kindercare.
Ive had 3 children go through kindercare now. What amaizing supportive staff. The kids love going, and I've felt supported in my learning journey as a mum. Would highly recommend
Kindercare Remuera has been a second home for my two children for the past 4 years. Our first child started as a baby and has moved through each room growing socially, emotionally, and behaviourally along the way. We have felt so supported during her time at Kindercare. Our second is 15 months old and has settled into the baby room, much like his sister; playing and learning with joy, knowing he is in safe loving hands. We are so lucky that our kids could have such a great start.
I have two sons, and we had an extremely unpleasant experience at our previous kindergarten. It was only after we joined kindercare Avonhead that we realized how professional and outstanding kindercare truly is. The principal and every single teacher here are excellent, kind and caring. At the beginning, my two boys struggled to adapt to the new environment and had a very hard time settling in. Now, they wave goodbye to me with big smiles every single day when we I drop them off. This kindergarten has allowed me to witness the wonderful growth of both my sons. The teachers here do not just fulfill their job duties. We parents can truly feel that they treat every child with sincere love and dedication. Now my elder son has just graduated, but whenever he comes back to the kindercare with me to pick up his younger brother, the teachers always greet him warmly and show continuous care and concern for him. Wish we knew about kindercare Avonhead earlier, we would loved our kids to start with them from the beginning.
Love Kindercare and the community it has built for my daughter. From the beginning, it has felt like such a friendly and welcoming community, and it has been so special watching our daughter grow and thrive alongside the amazing teachers and children there. The care and genuine support from the team make such a difference, and we always feel included and valued as a family. What we appreciate most is how supportive and honest the staff are about expectations, development, and individual needs. Their communication is real, caring, and encouraging, which creates such a positive environment for both children and parents. We are so grateful to be part of a centre that truly cares and helps children flourish with confidence.
All three of my grandchildren have, or still are, attending Kindercare. I am incredibly impressed in the level of professionalism at this centre. I have regularly witnessed caring, loving interactions between teachers and the children in their care. The environment is both welcoming and inviting. I would recommend this centre to anyone who us searching for a loving, safe and friendly centre for their child.
Kindercare rototuna Thomas road is by far my favourite centres in Hamilton, my son jj has attended daycare since November 2023 and has loved it, watching him grow and learn new things made me So happy. Watching my son graduate on his last day was excited but also sad because we knew he wasn’t coming back but he was so excited to start big boy school and absolutely loves it. all the teachers there are warm and welcoming but also absolute warriors I must say, I highly recommend this daycare Thank you Amanda and Jaqueline for taking care of us, we appreciate it a lot.
My child started at Kindercare Aidanfield when she was just 10 months old, and we have had a wonderful experience ever since. The staff are incredibly supportive, caring, and provide great guidance and mentoring for the children. I truly appreciate everyone there — the director, teachers, receptionist, and even the person who prepares the meals. Each of them contributes to creating a warm, welcoming, and nurturing environment for the children. The centre maintains excellent hygiene standards and always provides healthy and nutritious meals for the kids. Communication between the centre and parents is also very well maintained, which gives us great confidence and peace of mind. I would highly recommend Kindercare Aidanfield to any parent looking for a safe, caring, and supportive environment for their child.
Our two youngest children attend Kindercare Aidenfield, and we couldn’t be happier with the care they receive. The teachers and staff are warm, attentive, and genuinely invested in each child’s wellbeing and learning. We’ve loved seeing how much our kids are learning and growing in such a supportive environment, with so much individual attention and care. Highly recommend Kindercare Aidenfield to any family looking for a caring and nurturing centre.
Kindercare Pinehill has been an amazing childcare centre for both of my children. Since starting in the baby room, they have always been very well cared for, and we have built a lot of trust with the teachers over the years. After moving into the transition room, my eldest child’s language development improved so much, and he has also become much more polite and confident. Social and emotional development was something we used to worry about, but now we can clearly see his growth and progress. His teachers are very responsible, caring, and always communicate with us about his learning and development. We truly appreciate all the love and support they have given our children. Overall, we highly recommend Kindercare Pinehill!
The level of care the kaiako have is amazing and their set ups are so engaging!
Thank you so much for all the wonderful people at Kindercare Woolston, for taking such excellent care of my babies. It puts you at ease knowing your kids are safe and well looked after. Seeing the progress they make with kids is absolutely stunning. 🖤
We have had, and are still having, a wonderful experience with KinderCare Aidanfield. We have two boys here and both of them are treated with incredible care and respect for their development. They both love going to daycare, to the point that we are not allowed to pick them up before “late snack” or our 3.5 year old tells us off! I couldn’t recommend it highly enough.
Very friendly and welcoming environment. Teachers are very lovely. Staff are always willing to help. Have had all 4 of my children go through this centre and have never had anything to complain about. Best childcare centre, would recommend this centre.
Very family orientated centre, always willing to help out if you need it. Kind and friendly staff, receptionist is always welcoming. Would highly recommend this centre
Miss Kelly is the kindest teacher. The kaiako really care and give their best to the little kids. The play areas outside are super cute too! The kids are happy here ❤️✨
Avonhead Kindercare is an amazing place! Very clean with great staff and very welcoming. They provide well-planned nutritious meals for the kids. It’s wonderful seeing our daughters get excited about going here. The teachers really make an effort to engage the kids and develop them in a very individualised way through personalised learning goals. I highly recommend sending your children to Kindercare-Avonhead.
We’re really happy with Kindercare Mount Wellington. It was our daughter’s first time being in daycare, so it was a big adjustment for her, but the teachers were so patient, kind, and caring. They really took the time to make her feel comfortable and settled.
We have had such a wonderful experience at Kindercare Learning Centre Palmerston North. The centre is warm, welcoming, and family-oriented, with friendly and caring teachers (and office staff) who genuinely support each child’s wellbeing and development. The classrooms have an amazing indoor-outdoor flow, allowing the children to freely choose where they would like to play and learn throughout the day. The nutritious food provided each day is amazing, with healthy meals and snacks. It gives us peace of mind knowing our son is being so well cared for in such a supportive environment. We are so grateful to the amazing team and would highly recommend Kindercare Palmerston North to any family looking for quality early childhood education and care.
We’re so grateful to have Aidanfield Kindercare in our neighbourhood. The team is warm, supportive, and truly dedicated. The teachers are kind, attentive, and wonderful with the children. It’s reassuring knowing our little one is in such a nurturing environment to grow and thrive. Highly recommend!