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
Sam and the team here are absolutely amazing, My daughter has been at this pre school for 3 and a half years and I have never ever had mum guilt when I drop her off to go to work because she absolutely loves going to pre school. Each and every one of the staff members here are wonderful, they make it so easy for pick ups and drop offs and there communication regarding my daughter is always clear and consistent. I highly recommend this ore school to any family that is looking for a caring and supportive environment for there child. 🙂
Here’s a warm and friendly Google review you could post: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We have had a wonderful experience at KinderCare Addington over the past years. Our son, has absolutely loved his time there . We have seen him develop so much in confidence, learning, and social skills during his time at the centre. As parents, we have also enjoyed being part of the KinderCare Addington community. Teachers have always been friendly, approachable, and welcoming, making us feel comfortable and involved. Thank you to the entire team for creating such a positive environment. Highly recommended!
For three years, as my children have progressed through the rooms from babies to school preparation age, the staff at Kindercare Wigram Skies have always done their utmost to nourish my children, socially, academically, emotionally and nutritionally (shout out to Debbie the best cook). We are so glad we found this place and it is in a convenient location for us. I would recommend Kindercare Wigram Skies to any family living or working locally.
My children have been with Kindercare since they were 6-12 months old and they have always felt loved, safe and happy. The team at Kindercare are kind and responsive. Couldn’t wish for a better place to have such a huge part in our children’s life.
My son only attended Kindercare Kilbirnie for a short time, around one month, but we were very happy with our experience. At first, we were worried because he had rarely been away from us before and we thought he might struggle to settle in. However, the teachers were very kind, patient, and caring. They made us feel comfortable and helped him adjust step by step. What surprised us most was how much progress he made in such a short time. He became more confident, started interacting more with other children, and was genuinely happy to go to daycare each day. As parents, there is nothing more reassuring than seeing your child happy and feeling safe. Thank you to all the wonderful teachers and staff at Kindercare Kilbirnie. We really appreciate everything you did for our son and would happily recommend the centre to other families.
Our daughter has been at Kindercare Paraparaumu since she was 1 (now 3). We knew we made the right decision when choosing this centre, because theyve made our daughter (and us) feel like family. They are so kind and caring and you can see how that has impacted our daughter. We are very excited for our son to join when he turns 1 and get the same experience. I've recommended this centre to all of my friends and will keep doing so.
Highly recommend KC Tawa; it's been a wonderful learning centre for our child who has been attending for almost 2 years now. The teachers are everything - he loves them, and so do we. It's been wonderful to see his confidence and social skills blossoming in the creative and nurturing environments of the two rooms he's been part of to date.
Kindercare Warkworth is such an amazing place my son is absolutely thriving there and loves it the staff are so welcoming and kind they cater to all needs definitely check it out if you are looking for daycare for your little ones ☺️
Kindercare Warkworth is a wonderful centre. It is a valuable part of our family’s village, we know our child is not just cared for but nurtured and appropriately challenged to grow & learn. It’s a well-oiled machine, the staff have great experience & the facilities never fall short. Our child really thrives there, and as parents we learn so much from the teachers too. Couldn’t recommend higher!
We feel so comfortable dropping our daughter off to day care at Kindercare Constellation. The teachers there are incredible and our daughter runs in and hugs everyone on arrival. The whole team there is so kind and we are so happy we chose this day care. They have great communication and we know how daughter is in safe hands 🙂
I highly recommend this daycare. All three of my children have attended here, from my eldest and middle child, who are now in primary school, to my youngest, who started when she was just a baby and is now three years old. I am still incredibly thankful for the care and support they have provided our family. As a family of five who moved to New Zealand with a newborn and without any relatives nearby, life was not always easy. Having no family village around us made it challenging, especially while raising young children. That is why we are so grateful for Kindercare and the wonderful support they have given us over the years. The teachers genuinely care for the children, and I never have to worry when my kids are there. They are always well looked after, and it is clear that the teachers treat every child with kindness, patience, and love, as if they were their own. The best part is seeing how happy my children are. They have always enjoyed their time there, and it gives me peace of mind knowing they are in such a safe, nurturing, and caring environment. One thing I particularly appreciate is their structured learning approach. The activities are thoughtfully planned and help children develop important skills and confidence while still making learning fun and engaging. My children have learned so much through play, exploration, and age-appropriate educational experiences, and it has been wonderful to watch them grow and thrive. Thank you Terri and to all the amazing teachers and staff for everything you do. We truly appreciate the positive impact you have had on our children’s lives.
Both my son Austin and my daughter Joanne attended Kindercare, and we had a very positive experience. The teachers—Lauren, Sandy, Surekha, Raj, Anji, and the wider team—were consistently caring, attentive, and supportive of both children’s individual needs. Austin and Joanne were always happy to go to Kindercare, and we noticed real growth in their confidence, independence, and social skills during their time there. The centre felt safe, well-organised, and nurturing, and communication with parents was always clear and reliable. We are very grateful to all the teachers for the genuine care they showed our children and would highly recommend Kindercare to other families.
Choosing this Kindergarten Ablany after our relocation last year was hands down the best choice we ever made for our family. With Aaron about to start primary school this July, his childcare journey is coming to an end. We want to take a moment to say a huge thank you for the wonderful care he has been given. The patience, kindness, and dedication shown by the staff every single day are truly remarkable. It has meant so much to us to see Aaron so happy, confident, and excited to come to daycare. Leaving him in such caring and professional hands always gave us great peace of mind. If we could do it all over again, we would have enrolled him in this lovely school from day one. Our only regret is that we didn't find you sooner! Our warmest thanks to Tina, Stephanie, Charini, Nikki, and Chantelle—you have all made a lasting, beautiful impact on Aaron's life.
We’ve been part of the Kindercare Paraparaumu community since 2020 and have had two of our children attend the centre. From day one, we’ve never felt like just a number — we’ve truly felt like part of the Kindercare whānau. The teachers are warm, nurturing, and genuinely invested in what’s best for our tamariki. They take the time to understand each child as an individual and thoughtfully tailor their learning and development to suit their unique needs and interests. It’s so reassuring knowing our children are in such caring, capable hands. We’ve always felt supported as a family, and the strong sense of community makes this centre incredibly special. We couldn’t recommend Kindercare Paraparaumu more highly!
Amazing daycare, extremely healthy food with a good variety of vegetables provided to our young ones, creative, fun and safe, my boy absolutely loves it here and the staff are incredible. Highly recommend
We’ve had a really positive experience here. The team is warm, caring, and approachable, and the centre genuinely feels like a second home. The teachers are lovely and clearly care about the children and their individual needs. What we appreciate most is the focus on overall wellbeing. It’s reassuring to know our child is surrounded by people who are invested. We’re very grateful to be part of such a wonderful community. 😊
Been apart of the Kindercare family for over 3 years, both my kiddos love it and have thrived there! Teachers and all other staff are the best and make you feel at home always!
Kindercare Paraparaumu is more than just a daycare for us, its part of our village! Our eldest has been enrolled since he was just turned one and now he's 3 years. The teaching staff and managment are nurturing, thoughtful and incredibly supportive. Our boy thrives here, with the awesome outdoors space he comes home everyday having had such a great balance of outdoor play and also quieter moments inside enjoying craft, reading and learning with the kaiako. Our youngest babe will be starting later this year and whilst it's always going to be an emotional journey to transition back to work I have a lot of comfort knowing she will be nurtured in the same way.
Our little one has jumped straight into her Kindercare journey and we could not love the centre more! She is so supported, and loves her daycare days! There is excellent communication, fantastic learning plans and overall great vibes from this centre and we are so glad that we chose to send our little one here!
My child loves Kindercare Mt Wellingotn so much! The teachers from Kiwi room are the best, they are very lovely and gifted with the kids. Definitely recommend it 🙂
The team are so nice and friendly and caring and I have no fears leaving my daughter here ❤️
We are so grateful for the wonderful care and support our daughter, Manarah, has received at KinderCare Manurewa. From the very beginning, the centre has felt like a second home for her. She has always been happy to attend, and it has been amazing to see her grow, learn, explore, and develop so much during her time there. A special thank you to Justine and the entire team for creating such a caring, safe, and nurturing environment. The staff are incredibly kind, friendly, welcoming, and dedicated. It is clear how much they genuinely care for the children and their wellbeing. Every member of the team has played a part in making Manarah’s experience so positive and enjoyable. As parents, there is nothing more reassuring than knowing your child is happy, loved, and well cared for. KinderCare Manurewa has given us that peace of mind every day. We truly appreciate all the care, support, patience, and encouragement you have given Manarah. I will especially miss seeing the lovely smiling faces every day, always so warm, welcoming, and happy to greet us. Those small moments made such a big difference and truly made us feel like part of the KinderCare family. Thank you, Justine and the amazing team, for everything you do. We wish you all the very best for the future and continued success. You have made a positive difference in our daughter’s life, and we will always be thankful for the wonderful memories and experiences she has had at KinderCare Manurewa. With heartfelt thanks, Mischelle and Roneel 🥰🥰🥰
My niece and nephew have been attending Avonhead Kinder Care for a combined total of 3 1/2 years, during this time I have experienced a very high level of care for children, an amazing level of attention to detail, and an incredibly welcoming nature from all staff, the entrance way, corridors and classrooms are always clean, warm and so full of life, and I would recommend Avonhead Kindercare to all parents trying to figure out which child care service to settle for. Special thanks to Ashleigh at reception for always guiding me on the right path with my way around the place, to Terri, for being so flawless at managing everything while still maintaining a warm and caring nature, and Julie, my nephew isn’t among the easiest of young men to manage but you seem to always know how to help him on his journey and make goodbyes at drop off very smooth. I’d give you 10 stars but I’m only allowed 5, Thank you very much Avonhead Kindercare.
Both of our kids started here when they were one and Kindercare Karori became their second home. We don't have any family in NZ but Jen and the team made sure we had all the support we needed. All the staff, not only the teachers, care so much for the kids and they know all the kids by name. They have delicious nourishing meals, a well established system for all the routines and that set really good foundations for our kids. We blinked and they are confident, independent, happy kids and a lot is because Kindercare Karori. Definetely reccommend to trust them with your little ones.
Both of our kids have gone through KinderCare Avonhead and I must say that they have both enjoyed the experience. Terri and her team do an amazing job to make sure they provide a safe learning space for all of the children there. They are also very informative when it comes to your child’s needs and will go above and beyond to make sure every step of the way as a parent you are informed of what is going on. As one of the busiest childcare centres I’ve seen it’s amazing how each individual child’s needs are met with compassion and love. They have an on-site chef and she makes the most incredible food for the entire centre she takes the time to make healthy and edible food that is allergen free. My daughter who is now at school has one of the most resilient confident and caring attitudes you barely see in most adults these days. So thank you very much Terri and the team at Avonhead KinderCare keep up the amazing work you do because it means the world to us
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