Kindercare Manurewa
Centre Details
Monday to Friday 7.30am to 5.30pm
- Welcome
- Why Choose Our Centre
- About Our Care
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Nau Mai,
At Kindercare Manurewa, every day is about nurturing confident, curious, and happy tamariki. We take pride in creating a warm, safe, and engaging environment where children can explore, learn, and grow at their own pace.Our team of passionate kaiako work closely with families to ensure every child’s learning journey is supported, celebrated, and tailored to their needs. Seeing children light up with joy during their discoveries is why we love what we do — and why families trust us to care for their child every day.We’re always welcoming new families to come and experience the Kindercare difference. We are conveniently located for families in Manurewa, Takanini, Hillpark, Alfriston and Totara Heights, so if you’re looking for a place where your child can thrive, we’d love to meet you!Arohanui,
Justine Matthews
Centre Director / Pou Kaitiaki -
Why Choose Our Centre
Safe environment
We pride ourselves on having a safe and clean environment for your child to spend their day in.
Social emotional learning
Your child is supported in their social-emotional development through a You Can Do It! culture here.
Nourishing food provided
Lunch, morning and afternoon tea for healthy, growing minds and active bodies.
Experienced teaching team
We have long-serving Kaiako with a wealth of experience and stability, providing a home away from home.
Diverse community
We are a multi-cultural centre; between our team, we speak Hindi, Punjabi, Mandarin, Cantonese, Vietnamese, Haryanvi, Togan, Samoan and English.
Smooth transition to school
Your child will transition well into school; our program supports their language, literacy and physical development through meaningful hands-on experiences.
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.
Flexible hours
Choose full or part-time enrolment to suit your needs.
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About Our Care
Parents choose Kindercare Manurewa because they want more than just childcare. They want a place where their child is known, loved, and supported to thrive. Families tell us they feel welcomed from the moment they arrive, and reassured by the calm, caring atmosphere. It feels like a second home. A place where children are cared for and learning every day. Our care and learning are guided by Te Whāriki, with a nurturing, play-based approach that responds to each child’s interests and whānau aspirations. We embrace Māori as tangata whenua and weave this naturally through everyday centre life. Whānau are first teachers, so your partnership is deeply valued — we want you to feel comfortable, welcomed, and included.
Respectful care is at the heart of what children experience here, from pēpi through to preschool. Kaiako slow down, build trust, and tune in closely to children’s cues, with unhurried routines and uninterrupted play. As children grow, we support their pathway to kura so they feel capable, ready, and excited for what’s next — and we’re always happy to talk about your family’s needs, including care, learning, and fees.
We understand that families have different childcare needs, and we would love to understand what matters for your family. This enables us to provide a tailored approach to your child’s care, learning and fees, to support their growth.