Kindercare Milford
Centre Details
Monday to Thursday 7.30am to 5.30pm
Friday 7.30am to 5.00pm
- Welcome
- Why Choose Our Centre
- About Our Care
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Nau Mai,
Welcome to Kindercare Milford.My team and I understand how important decisions about your child’s care is. Entrusting someone with your child during these formative early years is significant, and we feel truly honoured to be part of your child’s journey. Our experienced and qualified Kaiako bring consistency of care, strong relationships, and a wealth of experience to our centre. Together, we are dedicated to ensuring your child feels safe, nurtured, and inspired to learn each day.Kindercare Milford holds a special place in our wider story, as it was the founding Kindercare centre and has proudly been part of the local community since 1972. This long history reflects generations of trust from families and a deep connection to the community we serve. Many whānau have shared their early learning journeys with us over the years, and we are proud to continue that legacy of quality care and education.We are also in close proximity to local primary schools and to have built positive, ongoing relationships with them. These connections support our children as they transition to school, helping them become familiar with their new environments and expectations. Through strong communication and collaboration, we work to ensure each child feels confident, capable, and well-prepared for this important next step in their learning journey.Our friendly team would love to show you around our centre, answer your questions, and talk about how we can work in partnership to support positive outcomes for your child. Building strong, trusting relationships with whānau is at the heart of what we do.We are dedicated to creating a true home away from home for your child. We look forward to welcoming you to Kindercare Milford soon.Arohanui,
Philippa Terei
Centre Director / Pou Kaitiaki -
Why Choose Our Centre
You belong here
We warmly welcome tamariki from all cultures and backgrounds, creating a safe, engaging, and inclusive environment for children and their whānau.
Large outdoor spaces
We have a generous-sized outdoor area for tamariki with plenty of room for imaginative play, building friendships and discovering their world.
Experienced teaching team
We have long-serving Kaiako with a wealth of experience who provide consistency of care and meaningful learning opportunities.
Smooth pathway to school
We are surrounded by great local schools and we work closely with them to support our children with a smooth pathway to kura.
Child-led learning
We respect each child as a unique individual and work in partnership with parents to provide a collaborative approach to their child’s care and learning.
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.
Nourishing food provided
Lunch, morning and afternoon tea for healthy, growing minds and active bodies.
Flexible hours
Choose full or part-time enrolment to suit your needs.
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About Our Care
At Kindercare Milford, we hold a deep belief in the importance of manaakitanga—a caring attitude and willingness to support. We desire to create a home-away-from-home experience for all children and their whānau, where they are safe, loved and learning. We also believe that unity—or kotahitanga—is crucial to creating a sense of belonging and security for children and their family. By investing in authentic parent partnerships and valuing a collaborative approach in developing your child’s full potential, we’re confident we can provide great care and learning outcomes for them. We recognise that every child is unique and on their own learning pathway, so our approach to care and learning reflects their individual interests, strengths, and stage of development. We seek to provide an environment that allows them to grow at their own pace, helping them to build a positive self-image as valuable, capable, and confident individuals. Our play-based learning approach within an intentionally responsive environment gives tamariki agency to express themselves as they learn through play. Our mana-enhancing philosophy focuses on social and emotional competencies, with a particular emphasis on building resilience.
We have been providing exceptional care and education since this Milford preschool opened in 1972, and it brings us joy to continue caring for a second generation of tamariki today. Our relaxed setting encourages children to spend their days happily playing and engaging in fun-filled learning experiences. We’re big on the holistic development of infants and toddlers, supporting active learning by allowing space and time for exploration and play. The preschool children learn in large, well-resourced environments that promote stimulating engagement in play. All of our rooms flow seamlessly from inside to outside, with covered decks for all-weather fun and a tranquil fern garden for those moments of quiet reflection.
We are committed to creating a warm, nurturing environment that fosters learning, growth, and a sense of belonging. Come and join us in our ‘home away from home’, where your child can learn, grow, and thrive. 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.
