Little Pohutukawa Preschool

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1. Ritika Singh ★★★★★

   Little Pohutukawa Preschool is amazing! My son started at this beautiful preschool this year when he was only 1 year old. As a mum, my biggest concern was how he would settle, since he is very attached to me. It’s never easy to leave your child somewhere new. But to my surprise, he settled so quickly – within the first week! By the second week, he was already enjoying going to preschool. The teachers are absolutely lovely and give such great care to all the children. My son is so attached to his teachers, and they have supported him with everything – from eating, sleeping, and even taking his bottle. He has started saying more words, becoming more active, and exploring new activities like painting, holding a pencil, playing with magnets, sand play, climbing, and sliding. Seeing his learning and growth makes me so happy, and I can work without stress, knowing he is well cared for. The food at the preschool is also amazing – Daisy makes yummy, healthy meals. When I pick my boy up, the teachers always tell me how well he has eaten, and I can also see it on his log. As a mum, you just know when your child has eaten well – he looks full, content, and happy, not hungry or upset. That gives me so much peace of mind. Roslyn, the owner is such a lovely and friendly person who truly cares about the children and their whanau. Laurelle, the centre supervisor, is also so wonderful and connected with the children. She makes sure everything runs smoothly, and my boy absolutely loves playing with her. I really appreciate how the preschool celebrates festivals and special events. They support cultural & community with things like Daffodil Day fundraising, and also celebrate Matariki, Holi, and now the upcoming Father’s Day. This is such a great way for children to learn about different cultures, traditions, and the world around them. The centre has a big play area for children to explore, and there are always so many fun and educational activities happening every day. I highly recommend Little Pohutukawa Preschool to any parents looking for a nurturing, caring, and learning-focused environment for their child. You must visit and see the beautiful environment and learning happening here before making your choice.

   almost 6 months ago
2. Amandeep Kour ★★★★★

   As a mother , I couldn’t be more grateful for the entire team at Little Pohutukawa. The teachers, manager, and owner — everyone is simply amazing. From the beginning, I’ve seen such a positive change in my baby, and I truly believe it’s all because of the love, care, and dedication this team puts in every single thing they do. A heartfelt THANK YOU to all the amazing teachers, and a very special thank you to the owner for building such a beautiful space for our little ones.

   almost 6 months ago
3. Edna ★☆☆☆☆

   It was an amazing daycare with great teachers before the new owner came onboard in November 2024. Most of the good teachers left within three months, the menu was changed to cut costs and the children were always hungry, air conditioning was not turned on during summer save on power, we were wrongly charged for holiday payments and was never resolved by the owner. In the end we had to urgently find new daycare and it was a very stressful time. Maybe things have changed since then but I feel much safer with my child in the current daycare than Little Pohutukawa.

   almost 7 months ago

1. Raul Cornejo ★★★★★

   We absolutely love Little Pōhutukawa Preschool! Our son started a couple of months ago and had a bit of a tough transition, since he had mostly been around adults and wasn't used to being with other kids. But the wonderful team at the preschool welcomed him with so much care and patience. He has blossomed in such a short time! He absolutely loves the 5-star food menu, and every day he comes home happy after playing and learning with his lovely teachers and new friends. We’re so grateful to have found such a nurturing and positive environment for him!!

   almost 10 months ago
2. Drew Miller ★★★★★

   We absolutely love Little Pohutukawa! The teachers are incredible – always warm, friendly, and genuinely invested in the kids’ wellbeing. Both of our children attend and absolutely love going to “school” each day. It’s such a comfort knowing they’re in a caring, nurturing, and fun environment. We’ve seen them thrive and grow so much thanks to the amazing team. We would highly recommend Little Pohutukawa to any parents considering childcare.

   almost 10 months ago
3. Kylie Brown ★★★★★

   We have loved our time at Little Pohutukawa. The teachers are amazing, our 4.5 year old has a great time playing outside in the huge playground, they are working on readiness for school, and he has learnt so much! I am currently learning lots about the universe from him! He eats very well, and they put great effort into field trips and external visitors. Would fully recommend.

   almost 3 years ago

1. Daria Borisov ★★★★★

   Highly recommend Little Pohutukawa Preschool for your toddlers and preschoolers! Our daughter has been going there for 2 years now and she really enjoys every day. You can see that the teachers put their hearts into it and care for each child and his/hers wellbeing and development. We get photos and stories about each day's activities and any relevant highlights/lowlights directly from the teachers. The management is very responsive and the cook does his best to meet the needs of all kids with tasty and various meals. We also like the periodic activities arranged by the management with external vendors, such as BARK, Zero Waste Center, trips to the reserve and more.

   almost 3 years ago
2. Monica Baker ★★★★★

   Such an amazing early childcare kindergarten. Lovely teachers / people, and their large outdoor play area is unbeatable compared to any other preschool in the surrounding area. All the staff and center director Kelly are extremely supportive and accommodating. Love sending my son to a safe, caring and learning environment! We love seeing the daily updates and photos sent to us from the daycare, seeing him thrive in a nurturing environment with the other kids, and wonderful ladies in the Piwakawaka room. I highly recommend Little Pohutukawa preschool!

   almost 3 years ago
3. Erin Turley ★★★★★

   Little Pohutukawa preschool is amazing. Since removing my daughter from her previous centre and enrolling her here she has really thrived and I see her confidence grow daily. She loves all the teachers and loves going every day, not to mention leaving so happy and sometimes not wanting to come home because she's so busy with her friends. I highly recommend Little Pohutukawa preschool.

   almost 3 years ago

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