Child center in Auckland

“Magic Garden is a truly wonderful daycare with love and rich teaching experience, the team respects each child's individuality while helping them prepare confidently for school life. My son has spent over a year learning and growing at Magic Garden, and I am continually amazed by his development. I’m deeply grateful to Magic Garden for the care and support they’ve given him.”

“The book loan drop off box is great.”

“I had the pleasure of having all three of my children attend Learning Unlimited over a five-year period, and we couldn’t have been happier with the center. We only had to leave when we moved too far away. The staff are incredibly helpful, friendly, and approachable. They took a genuine interest in my children’s passions and nurtured their curiosity and love for learning. My eldest son thrived in his love of writing, my daughter enjoyed assisting the teachers with everyday tasks, and my younger son loved exploring animals. The communication, both in person and online, was always clear and informative, making us feel included and up to date on everything important. I would highly recommend this center to any family or friends, and I have done so many times!”

“My child has been attending Pascals Albany for three years and absolutely loves it. The centre's welcoming environment and caring teachers are truly noteworthy. It's amazing how they treat us like family and inform us about my child's progress daily. I highly recommend Pascals Albany to anyone looking for a nurturing and supportive childhood centre.”

“As a first-time mum, I have walked into this journey with so many new emotions—excitement, fear, love, and constant hope that my child will be safe, cared for, and truly seen. Having my little one in the baby room for the past year has been one of the biggest blessings, and I am deeply grateful for the amazing team who have supported us both. Working at this centre for several years, I have always known how passionate and dedicated our teachers are. But experiencing it as a mother has touched me in a completely different way. The love, patience, and genuine care they show my child every single day brings me so much comfort. I see the way they nurture, celebrate milestones, and hold my baby with such warmth—and it means more than words can express. Thank you to every teacher in the baby room for embracing my child with open arms, for supporting me through my first-time mum worries, and for creating a safe, loving, and happy space. Your passion and kindness make all the difference, and I am truly, deeply appreciative. This centre isn’t just a childcare—it’s a family. And I am so grateful my child is growing here, surrounded by such wonderful people. ❤️ A heartfelt thank you to my all lovely colleges, who are giving this immense love to my child ❤️❤️❤️”

“It was a great experience and learning for my son who is autistic. All the teachers are very supportive and the Manager is very nice. Overall it was a good experience to be in this Centre.”

“As a first time Mummy, you want to make sure your child is safe, cared for and loved. That's what Nurture + Bloom provided for us! My son started at 5months, they have transition visits which helped me and my son immensely. The Aunties (teachers) are amazing, genuine, loving, kind and caring. They really made our transition a smooth one. My son is now 15months and thriving! Thank you Aunties for the amazing work you do and for always going above and beyond for not just my boy but for me too! You can really feel God's grace and peace in this Centre. I highly recommend.”

“I just wanted to come on here and give my feedback on Kidz Connect otahu as my son attends this day care. I want to start off by saying that I was so hesitant to send my son school so I stayed home with him for 2 years knowing that he was a shy reserved boy and thought he would be more comfortable at home with me (mum). It took me a lot of courage to finally enroll him and was abit scared how he would be since this was his first ever time being away from me hahaha. I do not regret one bit enrolling him into kidz connect, it took him a while to warm up to everyone but thank you to moa toddlers teachers for helping him prep for Huia pre school. For making him come out of his shell and finding his own voice, everyone there have made myself and my boy feel so welcomed and comfortable to the point he is happy to come to school everyday and that is a big change from my boy. Even from the amazing receptionist Val who always greets everyone who walks through the doors and making my boy feel comfortable before walking into class is what every parent want/needs. The best decision I’ve made for my son. Thank you kidz connect”

“Our child started in the under-3 class, and the transition was incredibly smooth, thanks to the loving and supportive teachers. Now that he's moved to the over-3 class, we can see how much he is learning and growing. His language skills have improved so much, and we're amazed at how he remembers all of his teachers' names—it shows how deeply connected and engaged he is with them. When he is sharing his story in daycare, it gives us such peace of mind knowing he's in a place where he feels happy and secure. We couldn't be more grateful for MyKindy Henderson and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a caring, enriching environment for their little one.”

“I would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to HT/ Sanjina, Hafiza/CM and everyone at Aspirations Early Learning Centre for providing me with such a valuable and enriching experience during my placement. The support, guidance, and encouragement I received from the staff have been truly remarkable. As a student I learned so much from working alongside such passionate and dedicated educators, and the hands-on experience has greatly enhanced my teaching skills and confidence. The welcoming and nurturing environment you’ve created for both the children and staff is inspiring, and I’m grateful to have been a part of it. I’m leaving with a deeper understanding of early childhood education and feel excited to apply everything I’ve learned as I continue my journey in the field. I would like to highly recommend Aspiration Early Learning Centre if you are looking for a childcare for your child or a student teacher for your placement. Thank you once again for everything! Ronita Kumari”

“Really happy with this place! Loads of parking and it's not right by the main road, so dropping off and picking up isn't a hassle with fewer cars around. They don't cram in too many kids, so each child gets plenty of attention from the teachers. The staff are great with the little ones. Plus, there's a huge space for the kids to play and learn, with both indoor and outdoor gardens. My child come a long way here – from shy to super confident by the time she hit primary school. Couldn't be happier! It's not too expensive compared to others with meals included. A BIG THANK YOU PLC!!!”

“Best Start Avondale has been Ezra's second home. He loves to go to daycare. The Teachers have always been looking after him since his day one and he is much loved there. Ezra has progressed well with the constant Learning, care provided by his teachers. Thank you.”

“My daughter felt so comfortable and happy at this childcare. Out of all the centres we tried, she loved this one the most. She always looks forward to spending time here, and the teachers are truly kind, caring, and responsible. We feel very grateful to have found such a wonderful place for her.”

“We’ve been sending our son to Red Kite since he was just 7 months old, and we couldn’t be happier with our decision. After visiting several childcare centers in the Mt Albert/Owairaka area, this one stood out as the best in terms of its Amazing teachers, excellent management, and spacious, well-designed facilities. The teachers are consistently engaging, caring, and full of positive energy. Anita and Judy, the owners and managers of Red Kite, are outstanding—they create a welcoming and nurturing environment where children thrive. The team has supported my son through every stage of his development, from lifting his head to crawling, walking, running, talking and now even dancing! Thank you, Red Kite, for your dedication and care. I highly recommend visiting this center if you’re looking for a top-notch childcare experience.”

“Being foreign to the country, I was skeptical about starting my little one in just any baby class. But at Rockabye we've felt welcome from day 1. All the staff go out of their way with planning days, fresh daily set-ups, informing you of your kid's progress and keeping track of his growth and milestones. This was my first choice as I'm working just down the road from there but if I'd worked further, this would still be my first option! They really ROCK!”

“Forever grateful to the Gillies team especially - Sara, Nape, Celine, Nithy, Leigh and Thelma. For consistency, accommodating, and compassion. My daughter has flourished and grown over the 4 years she has been a student at BestStart. It has been her home away from home and she has spent more time with this team then some of her own relatives. She has never complained or raised any concerns.”

“Very high level of care at cosmo kids. Our daughter absolutely loves going here and she receives tonnes of one on one attention from all of the carers. We have seen her, social, language skills and overall development come along in leaps and bounds since she started a year ago. Could not recommend more highly.”

“A clean and tidy center where you want to send your kids. The most important thing to about this center is that the teachers are very supportive of your child’s need in terms of knowledge enrichment. The center has loads of activities included in their curriculum to educate kids about front line workers, festivals, diversity, and other important dates. The center is diverse culturally and neurodiverse too. That being said, they listen to parents and note the goals for your child and work towards accomplishing those goals. Definitely recommend and one of the best centers in south Auckland.”

“Moved to Pukekohe about 4 months ago, visited more than 5 daycares and Pukekohe Early Learning Centre is the one that I wanted to enrol immediately without any hesitation. The centre provides different nutritional meals every day. Lots of different activities and visits and walks. The teachers there are so nice and patient with children. They care every single one of them and look for the children’s interest and find out the best way of development for them. This is also the reason my child got so easy to transit and fit into the new environment. There is always feedback from the teacher to surprise me with how much my child can do without mum and dad! Now my child has lots of new friends and always looking forward to going to preschool!”

“My little son has been attending Li’l Champs Highland Park for a few months now and we’ve been really happy with his progress. He enjoys the activities, and we’ve noticed great improvements in his communication, confidence and social skills. The teachers are incredibly warm, caring and professional truly treat each child with love and respect. The centre is clean, safe and well equipped with both outdoor and indoor. The weekly updated fill me with happiness, knowing he having lots of fun and learning everyday. We highly recommend to any parent seeking a nurturing, safe and enriching environment for their child.”

“We have our 2 boys attend KLC and they have been cared for extremely well. The staff are incredibly caring, ensuring each child gets genuine attention and a strong foundation in learning. KLC is definitely not your usual ECE, our boy is now off to Primary and KLC has done a tremendous job in setting him up for a great start to his schooling.”

“I absolutely love the teachers and the environment. I feel like I am leaving my baby with motherly figures who are so awesome in what they do. I have seen my baby growing up and achieving his milestones. Love every teacher in the center who do their best to help my baby. Thank you so much. Highly recommended.”

“Best start botany junction is the best daycare I found for my son. All staff are friendly, responsible and caring. You can choose this place for your child without any doubt. Highly recommended.”

“I'm just so impressed with the service and care that we are getting from this centre. My daughter is a very introverted girl who was very shy to teachers and kids, and she just needed extra time to get use to the environment and the new people around her when first enrolled, but I really appreciate the teachers that they never give up on my girl, they keep encouraging my daughter to participate, try new things, and see her grow, letting her know that she's safe in this centre and that she's always welcomed. Every piece of work they do at the centre is so meaningful helping my daughter to learn and grow. Whenever I go pick her up now she's always not willing to leave and that she would share a lot with me on the way home about what she has done for the day. I really cant appreciate more, thank you so much to all the teachers. I would definately recommend this centre to those that are still trying to look for a daycare.”

“Busy Bees Apollo has been our home for the last 4.5 years. We have our two daughters here and they love it. The teachers are caring and keep us updated on our children’s progress. We can only speak highly of this learning centre and will continue to recommend it to friends and family. Thanks for everything, BBA!”

“I went to this on one Saturday and the friendly and nice looking Filipino staff was amazing. She helped me reset my password which hasn't been used for ages and find some credits in my my account. With her wonderful service, I successfully completed my printing job. It is a shame I didn't get her name. I think she's a Filipino immigrant.”

“I want to express my deepest gratitude to the wonderful team at the childcare for all the love, dedication, and care you have given to my son Thiano during this very important stage of his life. Thanks to each of you, Thiano has learned so much — from speaking, singing, writing, and reading to the most valuable lessons of all: learning to share, to respect others, and to understand that we are all equal. You have nurtured not only his mind but also his heart. A heartfelt thank you to all the amazing teachers who played such an important role in his growth: Sudha, Mrunalini, Nausheen, Roshika, Tushna, Shashi, Diane, and Susan. Your patience, kindness, and dedication have made this childcare a second home for my son. I feel incredibly lucky and thankful for everything you have taught him. You’ve helped shape the beautiful, kind, and curious little boy he is today. With love and appreciation, Melisa (Thiano’s mum)”

“We have just started our 10 month old here and have been overwhelmed by how caring, friendly and supportive the staff have all been. They have taken so much time to make sure she is comfortable and is looked after very well. It's a lovely atmosphere to go into, always calm but the children always have activities and things to do. The teachers work well as a team and are very thorough with their processes. As a first time parent it feels great to leave my baby in not just capable but loving hands where I know she is happy all day . Thank you”

“I would like to thank the wonderful team at The Learning Corner for teaching, guiding, mentoring and taking care of our daughter from February to April 2025, when she transitioned to Primary School age. My daughter was enthusiastic about going to the Learning Corner and had lots to speak about when she would come home every day - about her friends and particularly all her teachers. She loved all the activites, fun programmes and games at this insitituion. Most importantly she felt loved and felt safe at the Learning Corner. She enjoyed, grew and matured under their able guidance and their efforts together with the wonderful team of teachers and staff. We were blessed to have your support and encouragement, as a new family settling into New Zealand academic system and life. We are immensely grateful for every blessing that we have received from The Learning Corner.”

“I highly recommend little feet to everyone. My two sons(one now in primary) are attending. All the teachers are patient and kind. You can see their love for my Son. Such a clean, big space for the children to learn and play. Thank you for being there for me and my family.”