Children's entertainment in Auckland

“A centre that feels like home when you walk through the door; we are always warmly greeted by Denise, Janna or Jane at the front desk. Kids are then welcomed into their room by the amazing, nurturing kaiako. The staff are passionate, highly skilled at their jobs and offer so much support to families; whether its helping with settling your child in the morning, toilet training or remembering what's important in each child's life at home. Amy makes the most delicious meals which our kids both loved and despite using Amy's exact recipes to recreate these meals at home, our daughter tells us "you need to ask Amy how to make it as good as hers!" We consider ourselves very fortunate to have found Kindercare as we don't have whanau in Auckland, but having such a special place for our kids is the next best thing. Both our kids had five years being lovingly cared for by the unique Kindercare Silverdale team - after ten years of being part of the Kindercare whanau, it is really hard to imagine saying goodbye to the centre later this year when our baby turns five. Highly recommend!”

“We moved to Auckland from the US and were nervous about our daughter starting a new school in a new country. BBEC has been offered such a kind, warm and fun environment that has helped her transition to be very seamless. Our daughter looks forward to seeing her teachers and her friends each day. It gives us a lot of peace of mind to know that she’s in good hands and in a fun learning environment each day.”

“We love Tindalls Garden! We have viewed many ECEs in the area prior to moving to the coast and Tindalls Garden really stood out. The environment was positive, bright and spacious. Plenty of educational opportunities for the children, plenty of play too. Great spaces for children from babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers. There's a tennis court at the back which my little one absolutely loves! All of the teachers there are AMAZING! They are attentive, caring, and they truly have the best interests at heart for the children. My little girl has been at her happiest at Tindalls, she has built a great relationship with her teachers and made heaps of good friends. We are also appreciative of the safety gates they have in place to ensure children remain in the centre's. We highly recommend Tindalls Garden ECE! 10/10 ⭐️”

“We absolutely love RFTS. Teachers here are incredible, especially the teachers at shooting star room. They are teaching my son more than I manage to at home! He often comes home surprising us with new skills, songs or things he learned. We feel so lucky to have found such a wonderful preschool!”

“We could not have asked for more! No one left the dance floor, everyone laughed, sang there hearts out and the smiles filled the room highly recommend xxx”

“I'm so glad we chose Just Kidz Ormiston as our daughter's daycare, I was a bit anxious putting her into daycare as she is our first baby but the whole team at Just Kidz Ormiston made me and our family feel so comfortable, they are all so kind and caring, my daughter settled in really well and she absolutely loves all her teachers. Sadly, we are moving out of Auckland, which is the only reason we are leaving, otherwise I would be more than happy for her to stay here until she begins Primary School. I highly recommend Just Kidz Ormiston for anyone who is looking for a daycare :)”

“Fantastic learning space for my three year old son. He loves the outdoor area and all of the indoor areas. There is a lovely range of resources there and his teachers are amazing. The centre is clean and really warm and inviting. I love all of the natural light that is let in through the big windows and doors.I am a teacher there also working in the Kiwi room and I love working in such a calm and beautiful place and best of all knowing my son is well looked after and is happy there. Highly recommend.”

“My daughter joined BestStart Dannemora when she was 1 and went right through to the age of 5 when she transitioned into Primary. Everyone here is amazing. From the front desk, to back office, to every teacher in each room. They're welcoming, friendly, caring and work with you to bring out the best in your child. I highly recommend Beststart Dannemora. They're definitely one of, if not the best in the area.”

“I have had my two boys through Little Poppy's and they have had the best time there. They have a large outdoor area which is perfect for my busy boys. The teachers are very nurturing and always plan for exciting and fun experiences for the children. My children also rave about the meals, which as a parent, is comforting knowing that they are well fed. I highly recommend Little Poppy's Preschool to anyone wanting a homely, safe and fun environment for your precious little ones.”

“Little seed is an excellent learning center. The teachers are very kind and responsible,they take good care of the children, my child loves them. The center provides a safe environment for kids to learn and grow, the center has lots of activities too. we receive the photos and communication every day through the Storypark. They have a great cook who cooks delicious and healthy food for kids . Highly recommend!”

“We hired Bricks4KidzNZ at their Mt.Wellington/Ellerslie site for our birthday party & had a great big venue with a large outdoor space & playground. The venue was fully fenced which was great for our kids being safe inside. Our hosts for the party were Tristan & Oktay and they were super friendly & helped the kids with their Lego masters challenge. Our kids were very engaged with their activities. My son is autistic & he was a little overwhelmed during the challenge but the boys made him feel very comfortable & reassured him at all times. 10/10 for me & my family. Great communication from MK when I first booked for our event & she was very informative. What a great place to host a party if your kid is into Lego building, etc. Definitely recommend. We had so much fun!!”

“Absolutely brilliant childcare centre. Our daughter attended for just over 4 years before starting school. From day one we just knew it was the perfect place for our daughter to thrive. We were made to feel welcome from the off, the staff are engaged, caring and fantastic at what they do. The centre is extremely well run by Shahla, Amanda and the team. We always had peace of mind that our daughter was safe, loved and learning lots and we cannot thank the team enough.”

“Papatoetoe KIDS Early Learning Centre provides exceptional care and love for my child which gives me peace of mind while I'm at work. The staff are warm, welcoming, and truly invested in each child's growth and development. My child has thrived in this nurturing environment and has developed wonderful social skills, made great friends, and learned so much. I couldn't be more grateful to have found PapatoetoeKIDSEarly LearningCenter! I highly recommend this daycare to any parent seeking a trustworthy, loving, and stimulating environment for their child.”

“Best Start Tironui Road are an amazing centre with awesome teachers. My son loves attending each day and I know I am leaving him in safe hands with teachers who genuinely care about him and actively explore and nurture his interests. The whole team have been incredibly supportive to us as a whanau, throughout the time our son has attended and I could recommend them highly enough!”

“Great environment, teachers and leadership. They are always welcoming, accommodating and very professional. Our little one took time to adjust and found her ground after a while. She has built a great relationship with teachers and friends over time.”

“We couldn’t be happier with our experience at Little Dinosaurs. The owner and teachers are incredibly caring, patient, and genuinely invested in the children’s wellbeing and development. Our 3-year-old daughter absolutely loves going there, so we have just added an extra day for her to attend. Communication with parents is excellent too, and activities are thoughtful and engaging. Highly recommend to any family looking for a safe, nurturing, and fun place for their little one.”

“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.”

“I am delighted with the care and attention my child has received during their first month at BestStart Albany. The staff have created a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where my child feels welcomed and supported. Their dedication, professionalism, and genuine care for the children truly stand out. I have complete confidence in recommending BestStart Albany to anyone seeking quality childcare. Keep up the good work team.”

“Our family loves Red Kite Preschool, we make the daily effort to travel 30minutes in traffic each day because the staff are so welcoming, professional and knowledgeable. We love that they have male teachers as role models, and that some of the teachers speak Mandarin & Cantonese to our children who are of Chinese decent. We did not hesitate to send our 2nd child into the baby room, as we know that the she is cared for with lots of love and adoration ”

“Highly recommended! All of my children attended Treetops from the age of 1 until they started primary school, and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience. We were incredibly lucky to have the wonderful team at the Botany Junction centre. I truly appreciate everything the team has done for our family!”

“Profound experience with the group breathwork session, would love to do it again. The highlights for me were connecting with my inner child, and experiencing the power of what I can do with my breath. Wessel and Giulia held the space really well.”

“As a professional dancer from the U.S. I flew to Auckland to come here to train. This place is made for people who are professional or people who want to dance recreationally. This is the place to be for dance. This place will not only contribute to you as an artist but classes are taught by people that are very knowledgeable about what they are teaching. Also this studio constantly has professional opportunities for staff and students. This place is next level.”

“Amazing centre and staff. We have two children attending Blooming Buds and we couldn't be happier. The toddlers room recently has had a change of staff, Alice (Head teacher) is amazing, we truly appreciate the love and care she shows our son. Lisa and the Preschool team always go above and beyond for our daughter and the education she is receiving is fantastic. What a wonderful environment.”

“My daughter loves her teachers and talks about them all the time at home. Best Start Glen Eden staff are friendly and caring, when Susie is sick her teachers always checks in. Her younger sister has also started and also feel she is in safe hands. Can’t thank best start Glen Eden enough!”

“Biggles is an excellent daycare. My son has been attending for 18 months and my younger son will start next year. The staff are a cut above the rest! They are caring, genuine, down-to-earth, good-natured and really engage with the children, setting up lots of activities every day that are both fun and educational. They’re also not afraid to get messy! Biggles has a homely, welcoming feel, perfect for making little ones feel at ease, and a huge outdoor space, particularly for the over twos. Communication with parents is good and you get photo updates throughout the week of what the children have been up to. Having looked at quite a few daycare centres in the area, Biggles felt right – unpretentious, friendly, a hive of joyful learning and a place I am comfortable and happy to leave my child – and he is happy to be there!”

“Greenlane Childcare is a fabulous space for pre-school kids. We transitioned into this centre half way through last year and I was worried that our daughter might not settle but the team here has really put my mind at ease. They have embraced our entire family with so much love and kindness. They have nurtured our little one to become more confident, articulate and comfortable with expressing herself. They have amazing skills to bring out the best in children and they do it with utmost patience. The team here have become like family to us and we will be so sad to leave when the time comes for our little one to attend primary school.”

“Really thankful for the teachers who are really kind and down to earth. My son is loving his everyday at daycare. Every single day he is learning so much new things. Owner of the daycare is very friendly ❤️. Thanks for the support that teachers have on my son at every single moment.”