Child center in Auckland

“Our boy loved going to Our Kids. The teachers are welcoming and supportive, and want the very best for your kids. Lots of special connections made at this community spot.”

“Our experience with Smoochie McGill Early Learning has been truly exceptional. The staff consistently demonstrate warmth, professionalism, and dedication, creating an environment where children thrive both socially and academically. Thank you, Smoochie McGill Early Learning, for creating such a wonderful environment for children and families.”

“A wonderful place for your child. Friendly staff - friendlier owner - with solid teaching practices and a proven history of success. A great place that develops lifelong learners.”

“The absolute best. My eldest is coming to the end of her 4th year and my youngest is starting. We've loved every moment. Grateful to have amazing caring teachers and an awesome manager”

“Highly recommend. Teachers are lovely and warm, with the centre having a family feel to it. Lots of activities to keep them busy and care and attention given to each. Convenient location and well priced.”

“I cannot recommend this Centre highly enough! From the day my daughter started (6M) till now (3 & 1/2Y) I’ve never had any issues. My daughter is well looked after, cared for, and most importantly, she loves going each day! She loves her teachers and her friends! Can’t wait for her sister to join her next year :)”

“The best day care around. Great teachers and great facilities. Very clean and organised. Kids love going there.”

“Amongst the 4 child care centres we have tried, Childsteps is one wholesome place for your kid. Their programme is structured well to groom your child for school. The centre manager Jon, teachers Gene, Ina and the team are lovely, you can blindly trust them that your child is in safe hands. They make learning fun laying the foundation for school program.”

“Great Teachers! My Daughter really enjoyed this place. It was such a great atmosphere.”

“Prior to coming to Pigeon Mountain kindy, my daughter was a very shy girl. The Covid lockdowns didnt help in developing her social skills. Eversince coming to Pigeon Mountain kindy, she has continuously broken out of her shell. All thanks to the kind teachers of this kindy. We always look forward to her artworks that she's making at kindy. The teachers are also very approachable and they really have genuine concern on the development of my daughter. My husband and I appreciate their regular updates and our morning interactions with the teachers. As immigrants, we felt very welcome in this kindy. We also learn a lot about NZ culture and other cultures as well, through our daughter's stories on what she learns from the kindy. Plus it's at the foot of Pigeon Mountain so the kindy regularly organises mountain walks (which I think is very unique in this kindy). Great and kind teachers, safe and accessible location, welcoming atmosphere of the community, personally I think Pigeon Mountain kindy is the best in East Auckland!”

“Birdwood kindergarten is awesome, all 3 of mine have been through here and the teachers are so lovely. My children have love coming to birdwood x Thank you”

“Parakai Kindergarten is a place where you child feels safe, seen and gently encouraged to build their confidence. My son had spent the last 3 years there before turning five and moving to school. Even though he’s moving to school, and his teacher is going to be his mum he still wanted to stay at kindy where “he was so happy”. I feel that the teachers deep love and respect for their tamariki is illustrated in my son’s statement as he was so sad to leave his favourite place. Kindy isn’t just a space place for the children but a space for the whole family to be connected to the thriving community and culture that envelopes Parakai Kindergarten. As a mother and a teacher I could not recommend Parakai Kindy enough and only wish I had sent my older son there too.”

“One of best best daycare. My son definitely missing his teachers and environment. My son (Enric) started with this daycare when he was 5mon old. All teachers are amazing. It’s hard to find similar daycare in South Auckland”

“My son has been here since he was 2, he is 4 this year and absolutely loves it. Staff are amazing and my son has bonded with everyone and loves coming to school everyday. He learns so much and has made a lot of friends”

“Best daycare ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ My daughter had spent a wonderful 3 years here. She has grown from a shy little girl to a confident big girl. She loves daycare so much and would be upset during holidays as she couldn’t go to daycare. She’s in primary school now, but she still misses daycare a lot and always asks for visiting daycare. Thanks to the awesome team of Our Family Early Learning! It’s a very inclusive environment that makes everyone feels like part of it.”

“Our Little One is thriving and the teachers are amazing. They genuinely care and are so loving and warm.”

“My youngest has been with Kumeu childcare centre since he was 7 months old. He's 3 years old now. Leaving him in care was so hard and something I truly didn't want to do, but I'm sure a lot of us can relate to needing to work to get by. The teachers in the baby room were reassuring and loving. They worked with me to make us both comfortable. They allowed him the space to explore his interests, which can't have been easy as they mostly circled around how fast and how high could he go. He's been through the middle room and is now in the big kids room and the experience has been consistent. Collaboration, genuine care. My little boy is a bundle of energy, hes fast, hes daring, hes loud, and they honour this in him and provide a safe environment to develop in. Both the teaching and administration team have shown great care and compassion for us both over the years and I am so grateful to them all for taking such good care of my wee man.”

“I love seeing my daughter happy and smiling when I pick her up. She is absolutely thriving here and it’s beautiful to hear about her day on the way home (she’s only two but she talks about her day with so much excitement, enthusiasm and laughter)”

“We have always felt like family here. My two boys attended from 2019-2024. The food is fab. The place is always clean. No need is too much hassle. All staff are caring and understanding. They match your sleep routine. The centre has many celebration days like Diwali, Chinese New Year, Valentines Day, Samoan language week, Matariki etc. The Christmas party is free and wonderful. Mr whippy on tap as well as bouncy castles and santa.”

“Our son has progressed well this year. We moved across to New Zealand this year and this was his first daycare experience. It didn't take him long to settle in and he has done well with the help of all staff. Recommend to be safe and exellent day care and early learning center.”

“My 2 boys Jari and Johannes absolutely loved Precious Years and formed strong connections with the teachers. We still miss the team 2 years later.”

“The most wonderful ECE/daycare I could have found for my little ones. I feel so so lucky and blessed to have found CK. They have helped shape my children in so many good ways. I will forever be grateful to the foundation they have helped lay.”

“i enrolled my son here as soon as they opened and it is, by far, the best i have come across. the staff are all caring, friendly and happy to help in anyway possible. every day my son comes home and has something new and exciting to show me that he has learnt. he is making me so proud and i know a major part of it is because of the wonderful staff, they always make you feel right at home, like you are part of a great family. i wish he could stay there forever. haha. A+++ for A1 kids.”

“Quality centre，very clean，all the teachers are very responsible and friendly. My daughter has been here for 2 years，she loves to go to daycare everyday！”

“Love this place! Both my kids love their time here. Always new, fun, creative learning happening with A+++ teachers”

“After viewing a number of daycares in the area I visited Kindercare Papatoetoe and instantly knew it was the one we had been searching for. Since then, I've sent both of my children to this centre & they always look forward to going because they have so much fun! The activities are engaging and age-appropriate, and they're always learning new things. We love the way they encourage creativity and exploration. The staff are INCREDIBLE and absolutely adore the kids, and I know that they are well cared for. Communication is excellent and I love reading the regular stories and seeing the photo updates. I highly recommend Kindercare Papatoetoe!”