Safe, loved and learning
Outstanding, early childhood care and education
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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Our ECE centres near you
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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More benefits for your family:
Flexible hours
Choose full or part-time enrolment to suit your needs.
Nourishing food provided
Lunch, morning and afternoon tea for healthy, growing minds and active bodies.
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.
Family services
Partnership with parents and responsive support for your child.
WINZ subsidies
Financial support for families
Choose full or part-time enrolment to suit your needs.
Lunch, morning and afternoon tea for healthy, growing minds and active bodies.
Our Annual Leave Policy eases the pressure on families during those times when your child is sick, or away from the centre on holiday.
Partnership with parents and responsive support for your child.
Financial support for families
Loving childcare through their preschool years
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.
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.
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
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We feel so lucky to have found KinderCare Belmont. Watching my son grow in confidence, learning and independence has been such a joy, and we’re so grateful for all the love, encouragement and support from the amazing teachers. Seeing how much he has learned and how well he is cared for truly means the world to us. Thank you for everything you do—we couldn’t recommend KinderCare Belmont more highly!
Our daughter has attended Kindercare Tawa for the past four years, and we couldn’t be happier with the care and support she has received. Our eldest daughter also attended, so we’ve trusted the team with both of our children over the years. The teachers are caring, supportive and create a safe environment. Our daughter looks forward to going to daycare every single day. Thank you to the wonderful team at Kindercare Tawa for everything you do. We truly appreciate it. We highly recommend Kindercare Tawa! They are awesome
Amazing staff, caring and supportive management as well! Thank you Kelly. Was so impressed with the dedication and kindness shown by Dominique, Emily and Mei towards my baby boy.
Kindercare Johnsonville is an awesome daycare and I am extremely pleased that we have been part of the kindercare whānau. The teachers are excellent at engaging the kids with age appropriate activities which help them learn through play. They have been extremely impactful in positively shaping my kid's behaviour in the early years of life, building their confidence, mannerism, resilience and friendships.
My little boy has been with Kindercare since we moved to the coast nearly four years ago. From day one he was welcomed into the centre with warmth and love. He has learnt so much from all the kaiako and staff, and has had the opportunity to develop and grow. Would definitely recommend this centre to anyone looking for a village to help raise their little one. It is also well placed if you commute into the city, the food is healthy, the centre is always clean, and every day there are different activities set up ready to go when the children arrive. We only graduated last week and my son is already asking when he can go back to visit!
I am most grateful for the utmost care and compassion that Kindercare has offered my little one. Nurturing him from young into a little man with so much respect and love. We will forever be grateful for the family we have within Kindercare.
There truly aren't enough words to thank the incredible team at Kindercare Lincoln Road. My child was part of the Kindercare family for almost four years, from when she was a baby through to graduation, and every stage of her journey was filled with kindness, encouragement and genuine care. As a first-time mum, leaving my child in someone else's care was incredibly daunting, but the team made that transition so much easier than I ever imagined. They created such a warm, inclusive and nurturing environment where every child is truly known, valued and encouraged to thrive. The values, confidence, kindness and independence they foster in children are something we have come to appreciate even more since relocating. Saying goodbye was incredibly difficult, and we will always be grateful for the love, support and dedication of every Kaiako and staff member. Kindercare Lincoln Road will always hold a very special place in our hearts. Thank you for giving our child such a beautiful start in life.
Kindercare Mount Wellington has been an amazing place for my son. He settled in so quickly and truly feels comfortable there. I can see him developing new skills every day, and I love how he’s learning kindness, sharing, and building positive relationships with other children. We’re very grateful for the care and joy the team brings into his life.
Kindercare is such an amazing childcare. My daughter loves going to school every morning, literally won’t stop talking about going to see her friends & teachers. Teachers are very welcoming & friendly, always eager to hear about your child ! Very accommodating & helpful ☺️🤍
We’ve had a wonderful experience with the Kiwi Room. My son has been attending for the time he was 10 months, and he has just turned 2 years old. The teachers are caring, kind, and always make him feel safe and happy. We’re especially grateful to Gurkiran, one of the main teachers, for her patience, warmth, and genuine care. She has played a big part in my son’s growth and confidence. Thank you to the entire Kiwi Room team and Kindercare centre for creating such a loving and supportive environment. I highly recommend this kindergarten to any parent looking for quality care for their child.
Such a loving and kind facility. Both my boys went through here and Lisa and her team are absolutely wonderful. Compassionate, warm and supportive. Highly recommend
Couldn't imagine having anyone else care for our kids! Amazing staff, great healthy meals and perfect mix of play and education. Can't thank the team enough for all their care and keeping us up to date with all progress 10/10 service
Our daughter has spent the past few months at Kindercare. We have been very impressed at the level of care and attention received. The staff are great and she has settled in incredibly well.
Genuinely one of the best ECE Centers I have come across! Everyone always greets you with the biggest smile. Amazing and caring staff, really supportive to our special needs boy, really well organised. They presented and executed (really well!) a detailed plan for his transition back to preschool after a big operation. I would recommend them over and over again!
Kindercare Tawa have taken two of my children over an eight year period. The staff are amazing with my kids. The front counter staff are also the best!
We are so grateful to the Kindercare Lincoln team for the love, care, and support you gave our family. The Kaiako created a warm and nurturing environment where our child’s confidence, independence, and love for learning flourished. A special thank you to Manpreet, Leanne, and the entire team for your kindness and dedication. We will always treasure the wonderful memories we made at Kindercare Lincoln. We highly recommend Kindercare Lincoln to any family looking for a caring, supportive, and high-quality early learning centre. Thank you for everything!
The best experience my kids could have. We have been to other daycare and the things that stood out for me were family supportive and caring. They listen to you and help build good habits. They have built great connections with their teachers and have really set them up for school. This was a great experience for me and for my kids.
Our daughter spent a wonderful few months at Kindercare Remuera, and we are so grateful for the care and support she received. She was always happy to go to Takahe room and came home with lots of stories about the fun activities she had enjoyed. The teachers in the Takahe room work so well together as a team. They organize a wide variety of engaging activities, encourage the children’s learning and development, and are always patient, kind, and supportive. We highly recommend Kindercare Remuera to any family looking for a nurturing and well-managed early childhood centre.
We couldn’t be happier with Kindercare and the care they provide for our daughter. From the moment she started, we have felt so welcomed to the kiwi room, supported and reassured knowing she is in such loving and capable hands. The teachers are absolutely incredible — they genuinely know and care about my girl, her personality, her little quirks and what makes her happy. It’s so special seeing the bond she has built with them and how excited she is to see them each day. We are so grateful for the nurturing, safe and fun environment they provide. The communication with families is fantastic, and we love hearing about all the little moments, activities and milestones she experiences while she is there. Leaving your child in someone else’s care is a big step, but the team at Kindercare have made the transition so much easier. Thank you for loving and caring for my little girl like one of your own — we truly appreciate everything you do. 💕
A wonderful place with excellent staff. Kids are nurtured and families supported, so many positive experiences.
Very happy with the team at Kindercare over the years, experienced from Kiwi room all the way to Kereku and off to school across our 2 girls, from 6 months old. The teachers and centre team absolutely fantastic. Great connection with kids and the families! Kids happy to meet their friends and the teachers and be in their adapted environment everyday. Lots of activities and development opportunities for the tamariki.
We had a wonderful experience at Greenhithe KinderCare. Moving from Bangladesh to a new country was a big change for our family, but the team welcomed us with so much kindness and care that we quickly felt at home. Aira attended for around three months and loved her time there. A special thank you to Prashanti, Ruby, and Sam for their patience, support, and genuine care. They made Aira feel safe, happy, and loved every day. We are truly grateful to the entire team and highly recommend Greenhithe KinderCare to any family looking for a warm and caring environment. ❤️
My daughter had an amazing time over here for a year. they helped transitioning from home to daycare so much easier!!! teachers from kiwi room and ruru room were super stars!! she had lot of fun, care and love from teachers!! thank you very much!!
My son has been attending this centre for the past 2 years and has improved so much. He loves this Kindercare and enjoys going everyday. They do a lot of fun activities. I have also seen him become more adventurous with the foods he eats and is very encouraging that he should try everything before deciding if he likes it or not which has made him a non picky eater. The staff is so lovely and accommodating, I am sad that my son is grown out of the centre and will be starting with school because we both will miss being here.
Kindercare Warkworth is such an amazing place. My little boy absolutely loves it here. He loves all the staff and teachers. He is learning and having the best time every day he is there. Everyone is so lovely, friendly and caring in the center. We appreciate everything they do for our family. We highly recommend this center to anyone who is looking for somewhere for their child to go, be safe, have fun, learn lots of new things, make friendships and be loved.
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