Kindergarten in Auckland

“I love Fonua Alaha Manongi Kindy because all the teachers are just so lovely! You feel really comfortable leaving your children in their care. Would highly recommend to everyone.”

“This kindergarten is amazing . They have such great indoor outdoor areas . 2 out of 3 of my children have gone to Sunnyvale kindergarten & loved it. Lovely staff , great activities for the kids.. just an all round great place”

“Teachers are amazing, both my children loved it. An amazing environment to see your grow in”

“Have had my 2nd oldest boy attend here who is now in "big school" and now my 3year old daughter goes there - BEST KINDERGATEN EVER!! Trustworthy and honest teachers - highly reccomend!”

“A truly wonderful kindergarten, world class teachers here on Waiheke.”

“We couldn’t be happier with Poppies! Both of our kids have been attending for the past 5 years, and the teachers have been consistently amazing. The staff are super helpful and caring — mornings are always smooth because the teachers take the time to greet the kids, talk to them, and help them settle in with a warm hug if needed. One of the things we appreciate most is the low staff turnover, which creates a stable and comforting environment for the children. It’s clear that the team truly cares about the kids’ wellbeing and development. Highly recommend this centre to any parent looking for a supportive, loving, and reliable childcare environment!”

“Choosing this kindergarten for my son Joshua has been a great decision! All the teachers, the head teacher, and the centre manager are amazing—they truly care about my son's growth. The teachers are patient, professional, and kind. My son's key teacher, Dan is absolutely wonderful! She is knowledgeable, patient, and so gentle. Joshua loves his teachers and the whole environment here. I’m so grateful for the care and support they provide!”

“Our 2 year old daughter started here 3 months ago and we are absolutely thrilled with this centre. It’s a wonderful, big, happy and exciting environment for the kids while also being surprisingly calm, and the teachers are truly wonderful. They have all been so kind and caring and have really helped to ease the transition for our daughter who has been nervous about starting kindy. You can tell that they are all truly caring and wonderful teachers. The centre also has a great routine with the kids and is well managed and privately owned which I think is a big benefit. Highly recommend.”

“We couldn’t be happier with our experience at One Tree Hill Kindy. The staff are absolutely fantastic — warm, attentive, and genuinely passionate about early childhood education. The facilities are clean, safe, and thoughtfully designed to inspire creativity and learning. Both our children have loved going every day and come home full of stories and smiles. Highly recommend to any parents looking for a nurturing and supportive environment”

“My grandchildren went through this kindy and absolutely loved it. It has the best teachers who are highly professional, approachable and kind. Everyone of them has a true passion for what they do. It is a very welcoming and inclusive place; they nutured my grandchildren in all different aspects of their little lives. We found it to be a very supportive and community focused kindergarten that allowed everyone to be accepted for who they are. The values that the kindy teaches are really just common sense values (having empathy, showing kindness and respect for others) this is clearly seen in both the teachers and the children when you are there. We thoroughly enjoyed the regular family events that they run and are often helping out where we can.❤️”

“An amazing environment for little ones to learn, play and interact with nature. The staff are lovely, attentive and so genuine. My son is in the Kea room and when I drop him off I have peace of mind that he is being loved and cared for just like he would be at home. Highly recommend Henderson Valley private kindergarten.”

“This was the first and only Kindergarten we looked at for our oldest boy. We instantly felt welcomed by all the amazing teachers who helped our son settle in quickly. Their get ready for school programme has proved outstanding as our son transitioned seamlessly into school life. The entire team at Gardner Road are empathetic, fair and show a great love and passion for what they do. There is a strong sense of community within the Kindy too. We cannot wait for our two little ones to turn 3 so they can attend Gardner Road too.”

“Our daughter has had such a wonderful start at Sunbeams. The staff are all so friendly and caring and the space feels like home, which is exactly what we wanted from a kindy. Each day new, fun activities have been set out around the kindy for the children to explore, learn and play with. It's an inspiring, nurturing place that we are so happy to be a part of.”

“This is absolutely the best kindergarten I can ever imagine for my daughter. From the very down to earth, top quality directors and staff, safe and beautiful environment, and extremely fair fees, here they have got everything any parent would hope for. Throughout all this time the staff have been so welcoming and caring. Most importantly It's amazing how they genuinely care for the kids and always encourage them to explore and play and develop their skills. So I just wanted to express my sincere gratitude towards the team Seven Stars for all these things. I can’t recommend this awesome center highly enough!!!”

“I cannot recommend Vintage Kids highly enough! Our family is heartbroken to leave as we are moving away, and I genuinely worry I’ll never find a kindy as wonderful as this one. The teachers are absolutely amazing, establishing real connections with each child, even the youngest ones. The philosophy at Vintage Kids truly stands out. They create a nurturing environment that feels like home, allowing children to learn through authentic experiences and meaningful friendships across different ages. The Playgarden is a fantastic feature, connecting kids with nature, and the nutritious homemade meals are incredible. We’ve loved the quarterly picnics where the kids showcase their learning, often through storytelling, which is a fantastic way to foster creativity and communication skills. My toddler loves going to kindy every day, which speaks volumes about the joy and engagement he experiences there. Vintage Kids lays a strong foundation for children’s growth, and we are so grateful for the time we've had there. Thank you, Vintage Kids, for everything!”

“We love Uplands Kindergarten! The teachers are so kind and caring. They take the time to get to know the kids and create a calm and fun environment and help the children get the best out of being at kindy. The teachers are great at helping the kids form friendships with other children if they need a little support. There's always interesting activities and outings organised to provide new experiences and learning opportunities. It's been a great Kindergarten for our daughter!”

“The best kindy! We absolutely love the teachers and the atmosphere. We looked at several daycares and have zero regrets choosing Harbour View. Highlights: there is real grass, an amazing outdoor area, a huge room full of puzzles, and caring teachers who really get to know your child. Our child is thriving and growing in so many ways. We cannot say enough good things - thank you for being the best home away from home.”

“My boys have a home away from home at Pakuranga Baptist Kindergarten. Not only do they have fun and play and learn but their lives are also enriched with outside of the square thinking thanks to the teachers, what a fantastic idea 'Outdoor Explorer's' is, each week the kids get to go and explore the estuary and surrounding reserves to learn about their environment, wildlife, pollution and caring for their world. No wonder they have received such an impressive ERO review.”

“My little toddler absolutely loves coming to Little Ranges daycare! She is THRIVING under their care. The attention and genuine love they give her everyday has transformed our little 1 year old and we are so so grateful we found them! A bit of a back story is we moved her from another daycare (one of the most well known ones in Henderson Heights) because I noticed she’s just not as happy as she used to be, it just wasn’t the right fit. So I was sooo pleased that ever since she started going to Little Ranges she has FLOURISHED! Love the team at little ranges thank you for loving our girl! If you are looking for a team who will truly be your partner in raising your child, look no further than Little ranges :) 10 star all the way!!”