Exceptional,
individual childcare
Your child is an original masterpiece. They
deserve The Kindercare Advantage™.
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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
We’ve had both of our kids at Kindercare Tawa for the past 5 years and we couldn’t be happier. The staff are caring and fantastic with kids. We love arriving in the morning and seeing all of the activities set up for the day ahead. Our kids have grown so much during their time here and we are grateful for all of the support over the years. Highly recommend!
I'm 13 now i used to go here when i was around 3 i VIVIDLY remember going here and it lowkey was pretty chill, would recommend sending your son/daughter here. Oh yeah and they have good food to its like hot pockets and other stuff usually quite healthy when i went. 2016-2017
The kindercare warkworth team cared for our daughter for 4 years until she recently started school. The love, care, support and learning that kids experience at this centre is second to none, they were instrumental in shaping our wee girl into a confident, kind and balanced school age kid and we can't thank them enough. Highly recommend this place!!
We enrolled our twins at Kindercare CBD when we moved to Auckland two years ago, and the support we received from day one was incredible. The teachers and staff are absolutely amazing. It’s a great centre right in the heart of the city, and we always felt our kids were genuinely cared for. Thank you so much for everything you did for our children, they still talk about Kindercare and how much they miss their teachers.
This centre has been such a positive place for our daughter. She comes home smiling and is always excited to go back. The teachers create such a warm, caring atmosphere. A big bonus for us is the nutritious meals provided each day, it’s reassuring knowing she’s being so well cared for.
Such a fantastic ECE centre with caring, passionate teachers and a welcoming environment. The ready for school programme is amazing and really helps build children’s confidence, independence, and love for learning. Their learning experiences are always engaging and thoughtfully planned.
We have had such a wonderful experience at this centre! My two-year-old absolutely loves her teachers and is always so excited to go each day. The kaiako are warm, caring, and create such a nurturing environment where she feels safe, supported, and happy. One of her favourite things is exploring the huge playground and outdoor spaces, which always spark so much confidence, and fun. It’s so lovely seeing how much she has grown socially and emotionally since attending here. We’re so grateful for the genuine care and dedication from all of the teachers. Highly recommend to any whānau looking for a loving and engaging ECE centre!
We have loved our three and a half years with Kindercare Johnsonville. My son comes home with so much new information each day! We are very grateful for the kaiako who have helped him grow.
Our children have been going to this centre from the get go. Unfortunately due to work etc we've had to move numerous times over the last few years and I can say for sure we haven't found any centre that's come close to Kindercare Mount Wellington and we are so glad that we are back! From Monisha to the rest of the team, its hard to come by genuine people who you can trust with your children. Our kids struggled at their last centre and never settled even after almost a full year in ( didnt even know their teachers names ) Now they are thriving and absolutely love going to school and have an actual relationship with everyone. If you are unsure or on the fence, trust me when I say go down and visit the guys you won't regret it. If I could give more than 5 stars I would ! Thanks to Monisha and the team ❤️
Kindercare Mt Wellington is the best centre our two boys could attend, they are both so happy and excited to go to school. The learning opportunities and the time that the teachers spend developing their interests and learning milestones has meant both children are flourishing. The teachers have beautiful relationships with both boys and I know that they are safe and loved while at Kindercare ❤️
Our three children went through this centre over the course of 11 years and they all loved it. From the babies room to the big kids room, the teachers are so welcoming and are all amazing people. The majority of the teachers stayed during this time which provided us with continuity of care as each child passed through the classrooms. We formed bonds with the teachers and thats what you want when your precious wee ones are involved. This is testament to the way the Centre Director, Terri, runs this centre. Terri is amazing and extremely good at her job. She runs the centre like a well-oiled machine and ensures the children get top level care by ensuring the teachers are happy in their work and are well supported. Parents are well informed of whats going on and are always made to feel welcome and involved. I would highly recommend Kindercare Avonhead.
This daycare has given us so much peace of mind with our baby boy. Since he is only 9 months old, finding a caring and safe environment meant a lot to us. The staff, especially Kiran, her team members, and Lauren, are kind, caring, and genuinely loving. We can truly feel how much heart they put into what they do. We’re so thankful to have found such a beautiful place for our little one. It means so much to us knowing he is being cared for in such a warm, safe, and nurturing environment. We’re really grateful for everything they do!!🩵
This centre has a very special place in our hearts and while living in Wellington, we feel very lucky to have had such an amazing team support us in growing our babies! Thank you team!
We couldn’t recommend this centre highly enough. The love, care, and support the teachers have shown our son throughout his time here has been absolutely incredible. From day one, the staff made us feel welcomed and reassured, and it has been so special watching him grow in confidence, independence, and personality in such a safe and nurturing environment. You can truly see how much the teachers genuinely care for each child. The communication, kindness, and effort from the whole team has meant so much to our family, and knowing our boy was happy and well cared for each day gave us so much peace of mind. We are so grateful to have been part of such a wonderful centre and will always look back on this chapter fondly. Thank you for everything you have done for our little boy
It's been such a pleasure joining Kindercare Mt Wellington. Monisha and the wonderful team of Kaiako have made us feel so welcome. Our son is thriving in such a nurturing and caring environment. It's lovely to see so much care put into making everyday really meaningful.
Very caring and accomodating centre. My little girl started there when she was 18 months. I was worried in the beginning as she was a very clingy child, but, thanks to the teachers, her transition was super easy. Just like that, she started enjoying there! Lovely , supportive, attentive, welcoming teachers and staff. Her teachers made her hair almost everyday which she absolutely loved! The centre also embraces and celebrates every culture which is just awesome! Always clean and smells of delicious, healthy food when you enter the door. Genuinely grateful!
We are so happy with Kindercare Greenhithe. Our baby settled in very quickly and always seems happy and comfortable there. The teachers are caring, warm, and supportive, and there are always lots of fun activities happening for the children. We are also impressed with the food provided — even though it is vegetarian, the meals are nutritious, balanced, and look amazing. It is such a lovely environment for young children, and we feel confident leaving our baby in their care. Highly recommend!
We’ve been part of the Kindercare Bishopdale family for nearly four years, and the staff have given our children nothing but love and amazing support. The team is genuinely incredible - they surround our girls with positivity and kindness to help them grow and develop. If you're looking for a local centre, I can’t recommend them enough!
An amazing school on which we as a parent and our daughter feels like our home. They teach my daughter not only educational skills but also ethics. One and most I appreciated from this school is they cope things through good communication.
My daughter has been going to this daycare for the last 3 years, and we have been very happy with the service. The teachers are amazing — always kind, caring, supportive, and friendly. They create a warm and safe environment for the children, and it is clear they truly care about them. We have seen so much positive growth in our daughter since she started here, and we are very grateful for all the love and effort from the team. Thank you for everything you do for the children and families.
I have been with Kindercare for 11 years currently and all my children have thrived and loved all the teachers they have had. Greeted at the door by the centre director with a smile on her face, Terri knows all the children and their parents by their names. The food is healthy and delicious and the best part the children get to learn many different cultures. They always go the extra mile for all special occasions too. This has been the best village for my family. Thank you
We are incredibly grateful to have found Kindercare, Avonhead. This is our third child attending, and over the years the team has become like family to us. They genuinely care for the children and always make us feel welcomed and supported. As parents, the biggest comfort is knowing our kids are in safe hands, well looked after, loved, and cared for every single day. The staff are professional, kind, and attentive, and the environment is warm and nurturing. Highly recommended for any family looking for a caring and trustworthy early childhood centre.
Our daughter has been at Kindercare for several years, starting in the baby room and moving through each room until leaving for School. The teachers have always been attentive and empathetic towards her, responding to her changing needs and development. They are quick to communicate any concerns and are always friendly and supportive. Highly recommend!
We have been so happy with how the team have looked after our children. The engagement with us and the support for the kids has meant we have never had to worry when we say goodbye at drop off. Thanks Ailish and team, love your work!
it has been a wonderful 3 year have our son here, Binu and the team are always helpful and willing to go extra miles with the kids, flexible time slot when we needs it and pricing are transparent and always try to give us the best deals.
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