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
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.
We absolutely love this daycare. The spaces are welcoming, well set up, and create such a lovely environment for the children. The teachers are incredibly caring, friendly, and approachable, and the routines have always made our son feel comfortable and settled. He has genuinely always enjoyed going there, which says so much about the atmosphere and care provided. The outdoor space is amazing!
Sam, Tashi and all the team at Kindercare Bishopdale have been amazing to us and our daughter, and they have really helped her grow her confidence so she is ready for starting school. I have no hesitation in recommending the centre (incl. the delicious food they serve to the kids). We'll miss them and their kai!
We have had such a wonderful experience at Grey Lynn Kindercare over the last few years. The teachers are caring, patient and genuinely invested in the children and their development. Our child has grown so much in confidence, social skills and independence since starting. The environment is clean and fun, lovely facilities and things to spark imagination. Having just graduated, it’s obvious how much effort the team put into understanding each child individually, creating meaningful experiences for them. Communication with parents has always been fantastic too. We feel very lucky to have found such a supportive and nurturing place for our family. As our child confidently headed off to school last week, it’s clear how much the care and encouragement from Kindercare contributed to a smooth transition. Highly recommend!
We couldn't be happier with Kindercare Bishopdale — our child absolutely loves it there and feels so at home. The teachers are lovely, easy to chat with, and have always made us feel like part of the crew. We've noticed such a positive change in our child's confidence and how they interact with others, which says a lot about the amazing environment the team has created. We're so grateful for all the love, support, and communication from everyone there — it genuinely feels like family!
We absolutely loved our experience at Kindercare Warkworth. It’s honestly hard to find a childcare centre with such a warm, caring, and supportive environment like this. All of the teachers are so friendly, kind, and passionate about what they do. Joseph was in the Kiwi room and teachers Kelly and Dinna were especially amazing — always welcoming, patient, and genuinely caring. Joseph really enjoyed going to daycare and learned so much during his time there. The reception team were also always lovely and helpful, which made us feel comfortable from day one. We are truly grateful for all the love and support the team gave our son. Highly recommend Kindercare Warkworth to any family looking for a safe and nurturing place for their child ❤️
We love kindercare aidanfield. My two sons have gone there and had such great experiences. The teachers and staff are all so welcome and friendly and willing to listen if you have different need or wants for your child. The food is amazing. Such a great environment to send your children too. Can't recommend enough.
My son has been with this centre since he was 9 months old and is now in primary school. We honestly have nothing negative to say — only positive experiences throughout the years. One of the most wonderful things was the preschool room, where they really prepared my son for primary school. The transition was so smooth, and we could see how much confidence and independence he had gained. The staff are professional, caring, and always there to listen and answer any questions. We’re very grateful for the support and care they’ve given our family over the years. I would highly recommend this centre to any parent looking for a warm, supportive, and nurturing environment for their child.
Kindercare Papatoetoe is truly a great centre, and we are so happy with the care and support our daughter receives there. From the moment we walk into the centre, we are always greeted with warm smiles and a welcoming atmosphere. The staff are incredibly friendly, caring, and supportive, which makes such a positive difference for both children and parents. Our daughter feels safe, happy, and confident every day, and it’s wonderful to see the amazing learning and school readiness support happening in preschool. The teachers genuinely care about each child’s growth and development, and we can clearly see how much our daughter is learning and thriving with their guidance. As parents, we feel very reassured and grateful knowing our child is in such a nurturing and encouraging environment. We truly appreciate all the hard work and dedication of the teachers and staff. Highly recommended!
Absolutely Fantastic, great environment for kids, full of energy, love and care definitely recommend... the Staff are one of a kind, full of experience 🙂👍
Such a lovely center! The team are always friendly and enthusiastic to start each day
It is an amazing centre My elders attended kindercare Bishopdale and she loved and now my youngest and she loves to walk into centre everyday. She loves her teachers and friends. All the staff are amazing and friendly.
Kindercare Bishopdale is a highly recommended centre that provides high-quality care and education. Since starting there a year ago, my child has truly thrived in their nurturing and supportive environment. The individualised care provided by the kaiako has helped build my child’s confidence and development. Their educational programmes, including STEAM and You Can Do It, are engaging, inspiring, and have supported my child’s learning in so many positive ways. We are lucky to be continuing our journey at the centre with our next child with the most caring, supportive, dedicated and highly knowledgeable team.
Choosing the right daycare for my boy was a huge decision, and I honestly couldn’t be happier with the care and support my son has received at Kindercare Lower Hutt. From day one, the kaiako have been warm, welcoming, and shown genuine manaakitanga. They’ve created such a safe and nurturing environment where my son feels comfortable, happy, and excited to learn. What stands out the most is how much effort the kaiako put into building relationships with both tamariki and whānau. I always feel included in the learning journey of my son and appreciate the regular updates, photos, and communication. It’s reassuring knowing my son is not only being cared for, but encouraged to grow socially, emotionally, and creatively as well. I highly recommend Kindercare Lower Hutt to any whānau looking for a caring and professional early childhood centre.
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.