Children's entertainment in Auckland

“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!”

“Highly recommend Thriving Kids Massey! Amazing Super friendly Teachers & Chefs that go above and beyond for our kids! I love how they celebrate & dress up to every special occasion & always learning about different cultures they really get the kids involved & how they learn so much new amazing things everyday! The kids go on fun trips & have the best time! Your kids really thrive here! Such a fantastic daycare overall!!”

“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 ❤️❤️❤️”

“The teachers Janaki, Aimy, and Lorinda in babies room, along with the other caregivers at BestStart Stoddard Road, are truly wonderful. Their genuine love and care shine through in every interaction, making a heartfelt difference in the lives of the children and whanau. The facilities are up to the mark and the learning resources are very engaging too.”

“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.”

“We’ve had a fantastic experience with Kiddie Garden Learning Corner! The teachers are warm, caring, and genuinely invested in the children’s growth and happiness. My child loves going every day and has learned so much—from creative activities to social skills. The environment is safe, nurturing, and well-organized, with plenty of engaging activities that keep the kids excited. Communication with parents is also excellent, keeping us updated on our child’s progress. The kids are very well fed too. My child doesn’t come home hungry in the evening, and that’s a great relief to know that the kids are fed frequent and adequately. I highly recommend Kiddie Garden to any parent looking for a loving and enriching daycare experience!”

“I really like this school. My child is well taken care of here. The receptionist, Michelle, is very friendly and always responds promptly to any questions or concerns. The teachers at the school are patient and loving towards the children. I can see my child's different growth through the Montessori learning method. The school is also very attentive, which makes me very satisfied.”

“Known as Big Himalaya or Big H. Mean place to watch the sunset or watch the boats come in or out of Half Moon Bay.”

“My son loves going to Active Explorer Central Park! Educators are very kind and caring, regular updates with photos and daily updates on children's activity book have built my confidence in this centre and trust pretty quickly. My son asks me every day to take him there, he has so much fun! He surprises me with new social skills every time and has made lovely bunch of little friends that make a party every time they see him come. When I drop him off he doesn't even want to waive good bye and when I pick him he wants to stay around!”

“Our son has been attending ACG Remuera since turning 12 months old in May 2024, and he genuinely loves the place. He is always smiling and happy when we drop him off in the mornings. All the teachers are wonderful and caring.”

“Best centre in the heart of Papakura and I highly recommend this kindy. First day visit to the centre and I already 100% thankful that I step foot in this centre. All staff are friendly and family orientated. They took extra mile and went beyond measure to meet the needs of the children even though all children has different needs. I love this centre is very clean and tidy and they accommodate the children to the best of their ability and making sure that all children are safe and happy. My daughter has no issue going to this centre. Thank you millions Beststart Marne Road, Papakura.”

“We have enjoyed a fantastic year of care for our little girl. Her learning and speech development has been amazing and she loves to see her teachers and little friends each day.”

“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.”

“After a long search we finally settled on sending our 20 month old to Creative Minds and we are stoked with our decision to send her here. The center has such a lovely, welcoming vibe and all the children looked really happy and confident. Jodie’s calm, experienced approach helps ease the littlies into a great routine. Shabana is an excellent, hands-on manager who puts your mind at ease and knows exactly what each child has been up to. The carers are all wonderful, especially Gemma, Latiesha and Lisa, who are always smiling and make drop-offs a breeze. Creative Minds may not bombard us with constant app updates, but honestly, that’s part of the charm. The team is so focused on giving our girl their full attention—they’re present, caring, and genuinely engaged. We never feel like we’re missing out because they always take the time to chat and share what she’s been up to. Our daughter comes home happy, well-fed, and bubbling with excitement. We low-key want to keep this place to ourselves — but the team works so hard and deserves every bit of recognition. Thank you, Creative Minds for creating such a special space!”

“Little Wings is an absolute dream daycare: lovely, clean indoor/outdoor spaces, dedicated staff who really care for the children, and healthy food. Our baby has thrived there and we feel happy leaving him in their capable hands. I was so anxious about going back to work and they have helped enormously.”

“Great park I went there every day after school I had so much fun definitely recommend to go”

“Outstanding personalised service! They were able to deliver everything we wanted and would use them again for any function or party! Couldn’t recommend Pop Roc Parties and The Revelry more!”

“My daughter Akane Andrea loved every minute with all teachers and little friends. While trusting somebody with your little precious prince or princess wellbeing when you not there can prove challenhimg for some, I knew mine was safe and happy when every morning I was asked with passion if today was a school day. Can they do better? Sure, everybody can. Do they give 100% to ensure all kids are looked after, feel safe and loved? They do. There wasn't any day I was worried while she was at school and this, if you knew me or my wife, says it all!”

“Our daughter has been going here since she was about 3 and a half months. It was a very big decision for us and we are glad we chose this place. It is out of the way for us now, but we are continuing here because she is very happy and enjoys and learns with her wonderful teachers and friends. Would highly recommend Beststart Parnell :)”

“I've been lucky to to call Mariposa Kids my home for the last 12 years and counting! We are a close knit team, who will go the extra mile for our children and their families. If you are looking for a home away from home, look no further Mariposa is where you want to be. Highly Recommend”

“We have loved our time in at Chlidsplay, we’re in the Fantail Room and could not be more complimentary of Mandy and Irene. They create such a welcoming and loving environment and our daughter absolutely adores them. Thanks both and all the rest of the childsplay team!”

“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!”

“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.”

“The book loan drop off box is great.”

“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”

“Great place to get close to the nature”

“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.”