Children's entertainment center in Auckland

“I went there 29 years ago and now both my girls have and are still going there. Thank you team for your amazing ability with all the kids you have. Thank you and see you next week!!”

“Both my girls attended this centre from 6 months old, up until they went to school. Our family had a great experience here, would highly recommend.”

“Highly recommended place for your kids!! Teachers are very observant and caring, environment is neat and clean and the food is absolutely yum all the time. The wide variety of activities for the kids is next level, our son enjoys taking part in the activities. I can clearly see the positive changes in our son, thanks to lollipops team.”

“One of the best centres out there. All the staff are friendly, diligent and maintains a fun atmosphere for the children. Communication and regular updates are also something the centre does so well- keep up the great work.”

“Awesome kindergarten, fabulous staff.”

“Amazing centre with friendly staff and great food!”

“Thank you so much learning steps as a best caregiver for my daughter. As a first time mom who is overprotective for my girl , I was very unsure about putting my daughter in a daycare but as a working parents we don’t have other options. Learning steps has changed my perception about the daycare and this is the best decision for my daughter's development that I have enrolled her at learning steps. Teachers are so kind and helpful , also they always listen to us what are our priorities and do their best to identify my daughter’s skill. Highly recommend to all parents who really wanna assured their child’s safety and care. Keep doing your great work and thank you again.”

“My 4.5 year old has attended the Our kids on Glendale road since he was 7 months old and it is like a second home to him. The staff are friendly and caring, I love that the turnover of staff is very low so many of them have been there since he started. I also love the mixed age environment, as it gives it a real family feel. My little one loves it here so much and we couldn’t be happier with the centre.”

“My daughter had enjoyed Go banana for more than 2 years . Teachers are friendly and care. She don’t want to go anywhere else .”

“The teachers here have got the balance right. They nurture. They teach. They care. They listen. I know every time I drop off my son he will be safe. I also know that when I pick him up he will be happy and healthy - if not a little grubby from the FUN he has had learning! Thanks to the teachers for making this happen!”

“We researched nearly every daycare in the Papakura and Franklin area, and decided on Peter Pan Daycare in Opaheke/Papakura. The location is very good, as it's on Great South Road and 2 minutes from the motorway and train station, so convenient for pick up / drop off. We initially had our daughter in another daycare, however decided that Peter Pan was a better fit for her so transitioned her over when she was around 18 months old. We always liked the Montessori type philosphy around education, and we felt this daycare had a similar type of feel and approach. We were very nervous about moving our daughter to another daycare, but we felt so supported through the transition period and the Centre Manager and teachers took a customised / personal approach to suit our daughter and what she needed. Now 2 and a half, she is just thriving there, and our 1 year old has just started. It's the little things that make this place great. The staff are just awesome, their academic qualifications, their previous teaching backgrounds, their genuine passion for what they do, I feel like my children are in an environment where they are loved and nurtured. The Centre Manager is marvellous, anything to do with child development, behavioural stages, education, she is just an expert and we rely alot on her advice. The Centre is brand new, so the resources / faciliites are very modern, extremely clean. The babies sleep room is great, air conditioned / heatpumps. I love that I don't have to pack a bag or food, as they have an on site chef and each child has a locker, so I literally walk the kids in on their own, no bag or anything. The food is amazing and like something off a high end cafe menu! The large rooms are connected by a hallway, which makes it so much easier when dropping off a baby and a toddler, I'm not having to go to 2 separate buildings for each child. The Centre is also off the road, so from the security perpsective, I really like it. Regular stories and photos updates about the children on their development come into my phone each day and throughout the week, so I always know what they are doing and get a snapshot into their world. Each day, I get a run down of what has happened with each child, what they did, how long they slept, what they ate, any particular milestones reached or tried etc etc. The administration / invoicing is always accurate. I think the biggest thing for us is that we feel our children are genuinely loved there and their leaps and bounds in their development is the proof and they way they interact with their teachers is with true affection. We are a multi cultural family, with a Pakeha father and Samoan mother, so it was very important to us that our children were exposed to as many different cultures and languages for their academic development and social interactions in the outside world, and we love that the Centre has so many cultures and each is respected and nurtured. After looking at around 20 daycares, this one really ticked all the boxes for us. Peter Pan is a really good brand, but what makes this particular Peter Pan daycare in Opaheke so great is the quality of the Teachers and Center Manager.”

“AMAZING xoxo Love this preschool. Teachers are fabulous, awesome and very interactive. They love their kids and genuinely make the effort to ensure they are learning, well looked after and are engaged in numerous . My daughter loves going to school and so will yours. Teachers speak well to the kids and everything centers around the well being & learning of your child xx”

“We had our daughter start at Lollipops when she was around one. We love this place and would highly recommend it for anyone looking for a loving daycare for their children. The teachers have been there for a long time and are all beautiful women who cares so much for the children. They do weekly music classes, has a super fun outdoor play space which they use daily and my daughter has learned so much from mat time. They also make beautiful, healthy home cooked meals which is amazing. Couldn’t recommend this place enough.”

“My family has been a part of the TLC family for around 3 years now over two children. Our time with my youngest there is coming to an end and it's with such a heavy heart that we move on. The incredibly experienced teachers at TLC have taught me so much about parenting and provided different perspectives on how I'd viewed certain things previously. Their philosophy has paid off in dividends for my children and it was a beautiful thing to watch them thrive, grow their confidence and self awareness in their time with TLC. We feel so fortunate and grateful for every day spent in this magical centre. We will miss you all so much! Thank you for everything!!”

“Great facilities and environment.”

“My two kids LOVE this centre! I would definitely recommend little coasties, have been to a couple and this one is by far all of our favourite! They serve nutritious lunches for our children and are very affordable aswell! Lovely teachers, beautiful centre and amazing children there! Highly recommend!”

“An amazing centre with kind teachers and lovely children.”

“Great childcare, friendly and lovely teachers. They will provide you information with regards of your child’s development. They were very supportive and helpful when it comes to the learning process of the child. Highly recommended. Thank you so much Busybees Otahuhu..”

“My son attended this daycare from about 21 months to 42 months. Due to our family moving, we are no longer able to send him here, but I have always recommended this place to my neighbors and friends, hoping that others will know about it as well. My child really loved the teachers and friends here. As a parent, I also appreciated how the teachers always provided updates on what happened with my child each day. Melissa, who handles reception, was always kind and gave us helpful information. Additionally, the food for the children is excellent. All the teachers there care for the kids with love. Through this post, I would like to express my gratitude once again.”

“I enrolled my daughter here when we moved in the area. This was the 3rd daycare she was enrolled in mainly due to my work and convenience. Took a while to find a daycare I can completely trust my daughter with due to her diary allergies and the fact that she doesn't settle well. We visited a few day cares around the area and none i felt was right for her, then a friend recommended we check out Galaxy, from the moment we set foot in the school to the process of enrolment, everything was so smooth and easy. The centre manager at the time was lovely and just sat and listen as I explained my concerns and what I want for my daughter. The place was clean and I loved how open and spacious it was. The teachers were friendly and I love how diverse and multi cultural galaxy is. My daughter settled right in and the communication was clear and they knew when to call me if my daughter would accidentally comes in contact with diary products. We will surely miss this centre and the lovely teachers and children. Thank you Galaxy Childcare - Mahia for the 3 wonderful years my daughter was there. She really enjoyed it and I felt comfortable to leave her in your care all these years :)”

“Such amazing people here, my kid loves it here. He gets excited to go to sleep just to go to little cubs the next day! Thank you for being so great to my kid.”

“Highly recommend. You simply would not be able to find the better centre then this one.”

“We are so grateful to the team at LIGHTHOUSE for the incredible care and support they have shown our family. Both of our children have thrived here, and the love, understanding, and encouragement from the team has meant the world to us , especially as a family who immigrated with no relatives nearby. Their kindness and connection have made us feel truly supported and seen. We will never forget how much they have done for our children and for us as parents. THANK YOU FOR BEING SUCH A SPECIAL PART OF OUR JOURNEY! – The Sibsons”

“i walked past and one of the kids thought i was his dad”

“Staff are so accommodating. School holiday programme is a favourite in our household.”

“Staff members are always kind and respectful to kids and parents. My daughter been there since year one and always happy to stay there.”

“Jennifer is amazing! I cannot recommend her enough. She really knows her stuff and think all children would benefit from her her services. Changing the world one child at a time :)”

“This daycare feels like I am taking my daughter to a friends or family members house to play. They interact, read, learn and have plenty of free play and we love it there. Floors are washed after every meal and the place is clean (not like others I looked at).”

“My daughter started last week Wednesday, so far so good! Still in a transition stage, also learning to be with out each other for a couple of hours (: Teachers are so nice, love the set up of the centre too. My daughter has already learnt her teachers name’s (: great start to our new chapter in life!”

“A place to relax, and enjoy the Sounds of Country Music..100%”