Kindercare Bishopdale

Centre Details

Operating Hours:
Monday to Friday 7.30am to 5.30pm
  • Welcome
  • Why Choose Our Centre
  • About Our Care
  • Nau Mai,

    “Hei whakamana i te mokopuna, hei kawe i nga wawata” is a Māori phrase that can be translated as “To empower the child, and to carry the aspirations.” At Kindercare Bishopdale, the care and learning opportunities we provide echoes this phrase and we believe our role as Kaiako is to provide a nurturing environment where children are empowered to confidently pursue a journey of lifelong learning.

    Our home away from home environment offers a well-balanced curriculum, encouraging active exploration and discovery in an educational setting that’s fun. My team and I seek to provide kotahitanga, or holistic development, challenging children’s growth in a safe space. We value inclusivity, and the cultural diversity of our community, where whānau are respected, acknowledged and represented in their culture, values and beliefs. Because of this, we strongly encourage parents to be active participants in their children’s learning journey and to share their stories and knowledge.

    Did you know the nearby stream Puharakekenui, was historically the main source of food in the community? To make connections with history and the present, and with people, places and things, we teach tamariki about the importance of this place as a way of acknowledging its mana whenua.

    You’re invited to visit us anytime to experiencing our inviting rooms and spacious outdoor areas. We can’t wait to meet you, learn about your child and your whānau, and share what makes Kindercare Bishopdale so special.

    Arohanui,
    Samantha Littlejohn
    Centre Director / Pou Kaitiaki

  • Why Choose Our Centre

    Large outdoor spaces

    Our large outdoor spaces are beautiful, providing lots of space for imaginative play, building friendships, and challenging learning through movement.

    Teaching team
    Experienced, stable teaching team

    Our Teachers are passionate about the particular age-group of children they care for, and they are genuinely excited to work with the babies, toddlers or preschoolers in their room.

    Trusting relationships

    Building trusting relationships and maintaining hononga are of high importance; we do this through genuine and honest communication between our team, tamariki and whānau.

    Pathways & transition to school

    We have a dedicated room for children who are ready for school. This space is equipped with a team and resources that intentionally set up tamariki for a smooth pathway to school and kura.

    Generous Leave Policy
    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.

    Kai included
    Nourishing food provided

    Lunch, morning and afternoon tea for healthy, growing minds and active bodies.

    Flexible Hours
    Flexible hours

    Our operational hours allows us to provide flexible options to suit your family’s needs, with full-time and part-time care.

  • About Our Care

    Childcare at our centre is designed to meet whānau aspirations and the needs of each child, with age-appropriate activities for infants, toddlers and preschoolers throughout their day.

    At Kindercare Bishopdale, we have a strong connection to the community through local trips, school visits, and visitors from our surrounding area. Our centre also celebrates the biculturalism of New Zealand and has a weekly kapa haka, where the whole centre gets together to sing songs and dance. You’ll be invited to our parent evenings which are held throughout the year— to update you about your child’s progress and development. We also love celebrations so throughout the year, we’ll make the most of those special moments in life as well as celebrating cultural events.

    Since 2009, this Bishopdale preschool has been a part of the community, offering a fun-filled learning program that encourages innovative thinking, discovery, and curiosity. Our centre is conveniently located for families in Sawyers Arms, Casebrook, the airport and Harewood, Northcote, Redwood.

    We understand that families have different childcare needs, and we would love to discuss them with you. This enables us to provide a tailored approach to your child’s care, learning and fees, to support their growth.

    We look forward to supporting you and your child on their incredible journey with us through these early years.

Shelley Dodd
9 June, 2026
Lisa Yuyi
4 June, 2026
Coby Dodd
3 June, 2026
Josie Evans
22 May, 2026
Evelyn Wong
20 May, 2026
Brandon Craven
18 May, 2026
Jessica Johnson
18 May, 2026
Isabel Cristina
18 May, 2026
Neelam Mudliar
18 May, 2026
Ash Ogden
10 May, 2026
Dominique Scheepers
19 January, 2026
Jessica Van Der Lee
5 October, 2025
Tina Hemant Moraes
12 September, 2025
Anna Byrne
12 September, 2025
Brad Watson
10 July, 2025
Vicki Reed
11 June, 2025
Arthur
2 June, 2025
Anna Coleman
24 April, 2025
Bruce Nolan
14 April, 2025
Jessica Thompson
12 April, 2025
Mere Dimau
4 April, 2025
Shania Trimby
4 April, 2025
Kelsey Woods
1 April, 2025
XI HUANG
31 March, 2025
Kurt
25 February, 2025
Paige Johnstone
4 February, 2025
Vicki Norris
4 February, 2025
Jess Smith
24 January, 2025