Kindercare Avonhead

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 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

Both my son and daughter attended Kindercare Avonhead. My children were always happy to go, and they liked the food and their teachers very much. The staff are all kind, and my children learned many good habits and behaviours. We are so lucky to have such a good preschool.

We cannot recommend Kindercare Avonhead highly enough. The quality of care, education, food, and genuine aroha shown by the staff make it one of the best investments you can make for your child. Our daughter, now 7, loved her time at the centre, and after such a positive experience, our son started at just 5 months old and is still thriving there at 3 years old. Even after relocating, we continue to travel 30–40 minutes because we value the centre so highly. The staff genuinely care about every child, encouraging individuality, celebrating diversity, and supporting each child's growth with warmth and enthusiasm. We love hearing teachers share and celebrate the children's funny moments, hard work, achievements, and development. An amazing centre with an incredible team—we are so grateful for the care and support they provide.

KinderCare has been an incredible home away from home for our daughter Lely. As a family new to New Zealand, we were nervous about the transition, but the teachers made Lely feel safe, loved, and truly seen from day one. We are especially grateful to Anuja Samaraweera and Ran Li, whose warmth and dedication meant the world to us. Their care for Lely was the first gift our family received in this new land, and we will always remember it. Lely has grown so much here — in confidence, and in her love of learning. Highly recommend KinderCare to any family, especially those new to the country. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. 🌟

Our family has been part of Kindercare for nearly 15 years. As one child left, another joined, so we have had a long and special connection with the centre, even though our children were never there at the same time. Throughout all these years, the one thing that has remained constant is the caring and dedicated staff. It has been wonderful to see familiar faces from the time our first child attended right through to our youngest. The teachers and staff have always been warm, supportive, and genuinely invested in the children and their families. Kindercare has truly felt like our second home. Pick-up time was always a highlight, and it was lovely to have a chat with Terri and the team about the children's day. The welcoming atmosphere made us feel part of a community, not just a childcare centre. One of the best signs of the positive impact Kindercare has had on our children is that even after starting primary school, they still wanted to come back and visit their teachers. The strong relationships they built during their early years have clearly stayed with them. We are incredibly grateful for the care, kindness, and support our family has received over the years. Thank you to everyone at Kindercare for helping our children grow, learn, and thrive.You guys always have a special place in our hearts 💕

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

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

2 of my children went through this centre. All I can say is a huge heartfelt thank you to the centre to all of the staff teachers. They are such special people they looked after my kids like their own, they care a lot about them. This is the last week for my 2nd child Ezra we will miss them a lot, we owe these wonderful people at Kindercare a lot for our children’s journey. It will never be forgotten. Take your young kids here and listen to them and follow along the only give great advice very caring and experienced people!

Highly recommend!! We are very happy with kindercare Avonhead - we moved from another centre close by that wasn’t working out for our children. The change in their behaviour and happiness was immediate, They are both thriving and have their spark back which is so amazing to see them excited to attended childcare again! They have learnt so much already and I have peace of mind at drop off knowing they are well taken care of. The centre is very welcoming and accommodating, it’s always clean and organised, good nutritious meals provided that the kids actually enjoy, the staff are all very approachable and provide a relevant handover each pick up. The teachers are very big on making all children feel safe and included with the other children.

Both my children attend Kindercare Avonhead and one has been there since she was 10 months old. She has severe allergies and Kindercare Avonhead have been amazing at ensuring she is safe and included. The food is really amazing and has been so great not having to do a lunchbox. The teachers have been so caring and have gone over and above for our family over the years. They have taught my daughter how to deal with big emotions and have really prepared her for starting school in September. Thank you Kindercare Avonhead for being so amazing!!

★★★★★ We feel incredibly grateful to have had both of our daughters, Teresa and Agnes, attend Avonhead Kindercare. They are both now in primary school, and we look back with so much appreciation for the love, care, and support they received during their time there. The team at Avonhead Kindercare truly puts children first. Every child is treated equally, with kindness, patience, and respect, no matter their culture, background, or religious beliefs. That meant a lot to our family. We will never forget how professional and caring they were during difficult times — from the Christchurch mosque shootings when they acted quickly to keep all the children safe, to the extra care and dedication they showed throughout the COVID period. Their priority was always the wellbeing and safety of the children. Terri and all of the wonderful teachers deserve special recognition. They are warm, nurturing, understanding, and genuinely passionate about what they do. You can see they truly care for every child in their centre. We would not hesitate for a second to recommend Avonhead Kindercare to any family looking for a safe, loving, and high-quality early learning centre. Our utmost respect and heartfelt thanks to the whole team.

Amazing teachers, very friendly, approachable, very helpful! All staff are very friendly, we feel welcomed when we walked in. My son loved the yummy food there. It’s also very amazing to see our cultures that have been celebrated. We really loved it.

A wonderful centre with caring teachers and a warm, welcoming environment. We are very grateful for the support and care provided to our children. We have had a very positive experience, and I am so glad I chose Kindercare Avonhead. I would highly recommend it to other families.

We are very happy with KIndercare Avonhead. The teachers are so friendly and professional. The environment is clean ,safe and the facilities are great, There is excellent communication between the teachers and parents. Our kid has became more confident and social, Highly recommended.

We have had an amazing experience here at Avonhead Kindercare. The environment was welcoming and secure, amazing support with my daughter's education wise by the teachers, well balanced variety of vegetarian meals provided eachday and she was genuinely excited to attend everyday. It was a huge comfort knowing she is in such safe, nurturing hands.

We are really happy with this Kindercare centre! The environment is always clean, tidy, and welcoming. The teachers are warm, caring, and very responsible. My son has had a lovely experience here, and we really appreciate the support and dedication from everyone. Highly recommend!

Kindercare Avonhead will always hold a very special place in our hearts. Both of our daughters have spent their early years here, and we feel so incredibly grateful for the love, care, and dedication shown by every teacher and team member. From their very first days, the teachers welcomed them with warmth, patience, and genuine kindness. They are not just educators — they are the heart and soul of this place, guiding the children with love, laughter, and wisdom every single day. We’ve watched our girls grow from shy toddlers into confident, happy, and caring children who love to learn and share. That transformation was made possible by the wonderful team at Kindercare. To the Centre Manager and all the amazing teachers — thank you for creating such a safe, inspiring, and heartwarming environment. Our family will forever cherish the memories and friendships made here. 💛

After horrible experience in other childcare, it took us a while to send our son to any other childcare. We both parents were finding it as a tough decision to make to find a safe place for our son. We are very grateful to KinderCare at Avonhead for being a safe and nurturing place for our son who has thrive through amazing teachers and Center Manager Terri. We really appreciate the care, plans, yummy food and a safe secure learning space that you have provided so we both parents could work freely. Highly recommended to this amazing team.

We are truly grateful to KinderCare Learning Center at Avonhead for their outstanding care and support. The team goes above and beyond to create a warm, nurturing environment where our child feels safe and happy. Their deep understanding of each child’s needs and development has made a real difference in our child’s confidence and learning journey. The teachers are attentive, patient, and passionate, fostering curiosity and creativity through well-planned activities. Communication with parents is excellent, keeping us reassured and involved. Thank you, KinderCare team, for your dedication and for creating such a wonderful space for our child to thrive!

Friendly and compassionate staff, my girls get healthy balance meals, a good education platform is being implemented paired with life skills all at a affordable cost, but the bonus is my girls return home happy and can't wait to join the team at Kindercare Avonhead again in the morning.

Having had our daughter go through Kindercare Riccarton, enrolling our son at Kindercare Avonhead was an easy decision. It was important to us that he was happy, healthy and ready for school. Our son has just started at school, often talking about kaiako, his friends and the memories he made at preschool. The teaching team were loving and respectful as well as challenging him holistically, engaging him in planned activities and experiences that were based on his interests and needs right the way through. Thank you to all that played a part of his learning journey!

When looking for a daycare for my firstborn, Kindercare was 100% the best choice. We have been attending since 2023 and I intend to keep him there until he starts school. We felt a lot of support from all the staff, the environment is super clean and organised and I always felt very confident in leaving my baby boy in good hands. He is 3 years old now and every day he is super happy to go to Kindercare.

Both our children have attended there and have loved it. All the teachers are very friendly and Terri is amazing. Highly recommend

Highly recommended 🤗😃

4 year Ero twice in a row speaks for itself. A wonderful caring bunch of people that give peace of mind when left in charge of the most important things in your lives.

My 👧 learned and enjoyed a lot while she was there many years ago. The meals (morning, lunch and afternoon tea) were prepared based on healthy eating guidelines for kids. The teachers are very helpful and friendly, and I considered this kindergarten as the best in Christchurch. 👍

Good kindy. Busy.