Childcare & Education

NZ WIDE: At Footsteps, we believe every child/tamaiti is different and so are we! What makes us unique is our passion for learning. We believe you can only offer great childcare when children and caregivers are properly supported. That’s why we provide regular 1:1 visits from qualified early childhood education teachers who are passionate about supporting pre-school children/tamariki and caregivers to go on an amazing learning journey.

NZ WIDE: PORSE provides homebased childcare in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and NZ wide. Our babies are born with the need to connect. PORSE In-home Educators, Nannies and Au Pairs provide a calm and stable home environment to nurture close connected relationships, setting the foundation for lifelong learning. With a maximum of four children in an Educator’s home at any one time, you are giving your child the greatest gift of all – TIME.

NZ WIDE: At a BestStart education and childcare centre, children are nurtured and cared for in a warm, friendly and positive environment. Our qualified and caring teachers support children in their early years of development, from infancy right through to their first day of primary school.

ROTORUA: Rotorua owned and operated - we keep it local. Our professional childcare services are adored by many families throughout Rotorua. We have both qualified and in-training childcare educators whose priority it is to nurture your child, provide them with a stimulating and safe home, and tailor their day to their specific needs and unique personalities. We offer free weekly playgroups, gymnastics and music sessions.

NZ WIDE: Dream Au Pair can help you find a great Au Pair to help care for the most important thing – your children. We are one of the largest most respected New Zealand Au Pair agencies providing qualified teachers, ECE and fully screened live-in Au Pairs to families nationwide.

WELLINGTON: Marsden Preschool provides childcare and early childhood education for children aged 3 ½ - 5 years. It’s a sunny, spacious play and learning space within the Marsden School campus in Karori, Wellington. We develop self-confidence and independence in readiness for school. Marsden Preschool has 3, 4 and 5 days options, you can use your Government 20 hours ECE subsidy and we have competitive rates.

TAURANGA: UrbanKids is an enriching, innovative and inspiring centre that captures the essence of all children and their whânau. Children have the time and space to experience opportunities that foster a solid foundation for building life skills as 21st century learners.

AUCKLAND: At Think.Play.Love we offer music, movement and sensory classes throughout Auckland, suitable from birth to 3 years old. Learning through movement, music and sensory play is crucial for the developing minds of babies. We assist and encourage their curiosity and desire to learn by creating rich learning adventures through weekly themed lessons and the use of a variety of exciting resources.

BAY OF PLENTY, WAIKATO & AUCKLAND: A Kidz World Home Based Childcare & Education Service offers quality affordable home based childcare for children aged 0 – 5 years living in the Bay of Plenty, Waikato and Auckland regions. Your child will have the opportunity to be cared for and nurtured in a safe home environment filled with play and education to enhance their learning and development.

BRYNDWR, CHRISTCHURCH: Choose The Enchanted Garden Early Childhood Centre in Christchurch for the highest quality childcare and early education. Trained teachers, small home like environment, competitive prices, work and income subsidy, 20 Hrs ECE, Primary Caregiving, Beautiful learning environments, separate nursery area, fantastic ERO report.

NORTH ISLAND: Choose Nurtured at Home if you’re looking for a nurturing, educational and fun environment for your child. At Nurtured at Home children are our first priority. We offer children and families high quality learning environments in a safe and nurturing home.

SUMNER, CHRISTCHURCH: Pebbles Montessori in Sumner, Christchurch is based in a beautifully renovated villa and licensed for 30 children aged 2 - 6 years. Our trained and experienced Montessori teachers embrace the Montessori method in order to create a prepared and peaceful environment for our children and families.

RODNEY & NORTH SHORE, AUCKLAND: Quality home-based childcare and education for 0-5 year olds. Competitive rates. 20 hours ECE FREE! Rodney and North Shore.

SOUTH EAST AUCKLAND: Stems FROM HOME offers quality Preschool Education and Care for your child within their own home setting or within a Stems home. We are a Ministry of Education Licensed FREE service, predominantly operating in the South East Auckland region. Our Educators are carefully selected, thoroughly back-ground checked with a home environment which must pass rigorous health and safety checks.

MANGERE, AUCKLAND: LIFE Childcare Centre offers a nurturing and safe environment for your child, and one that’s fun! LIFE Childcare is solely owned by a Charitable Trust which is committed to serving the needs of families in the community. Our aim is to come alongside and supplement the home; assisting parents/caregivers in matters of care, education and training during the time that children are with us.

MT ALBERT, AUCKLAND: If you’re looking for a daycare centre in the Mt Albert area, Mt Royal Early Learning Centre is the place to be! Located in a lovely sunny home with a large outdoor grassed area with large established trees, Mt Royal is a delightful small daycare centre with a maximum of only 24 children attending each day.

AUCKLAND WIDE: Are you looking for quality, affordable childcare? We are a free service helping parents access affordable, quality childcare in an educator’s or the parents’ home and giving support in providing great education & care.

MID & SOUTH CANTERBURY: Childsplay Homebased Education Service provides a safe, nurturing & stimulating home environment where positive relationships are fostered between the educator & the child in a small group setting. We offer 20 ECE hours & childcare subsidy if eligible. Our educators are supported by qualified visiting teachers.

CENTRAL CHRISTCHURCH: Kia ora, Elim Early Learning Centre in Central Christchurch is a community based childcare centre that provides care and education for children 0-5 years old. A small family friendly childcare centre that provides care and education for children 0 – 5 years old. Our fully trained teachers look after the needs and interests of our tamariki to ensure that they leave our centre as competent and capable learners as they transition to school.

PAKURANGA, AUCKLAND: Pakuranga Learning Centre is a preschool daycare offering childcare and early childhood education for children from 0 to 5 years old. We are focused on providing excellent childcare services, resource and passion to meet your child’s individual needs. Our centre is open from 7.00am to 6.30pm and we provide full or part day services.

AUCKLAND & WELLINGTON: KiwiOz provides quality solutions for all your childcare needs. Established in 2002 KiwiOz offers busy parents full time and part time nannies, babysitting services, temporary nanny cover, ECE funding subsidies for children aged 0 - 5 years and Gift vouchers for friends and family.

As New Zealand’s leading and largest au pair agency, we know how precious your little treasures are. We pride ourselves on offering quality Early Childhood Education in the place where learning really begins – your home. Benefit from our qualified ECE teacher support, local playgroups, activities and events, childcare training, free educational resources and 20 Hours ECE and WINZ childcare subsidies.

CHRISTCHURCH: Science Alive in Christchurch is a not-for-profit trust, dedicated to educating the public about science and technology. After the quakes we lost our Science Centre (rebuilding in 2018!) but we still provide lots of fantastic hireable resources, birthday party entertainment (we come to you!), Preschool Science Shows (at ECE venues) and an online Science Shop! Go to www.sciencealive.co.nz for more info!