School in Auckland

“Lovely staff and plenty good times with my twin daughters. 2005-2007”

“My daughter is very happy here.”

“Our daughter started at Owairaka Kindergarten at the beginning of 2021 and she loves it. Having been a New Entrant teacher for seven years, I had strong ideas about what I was looking for in a kindergarten. Owairaka Kindergarten ticked all the boxes for us. The teachers are really kind and caring, you can tell they truly care about your child and know your child well. The outdoor and indoor provisions are great. There’s always new and interesting activities set up for the children so they get a wide range of experiences. Storypark is regularly updated with your child’s learning stories so you can learn more about what goals they are working on and their progress in meeting them. And most importantly, the children are happy and have lovely friendships with each other. You know when you leave your child will be happy, safe and cared for. I would highly recommend Owairaka Kindergarten to anyone looking for a great start to their child’s educational journey!”

“Beautiful people and beautiful food x blessings”

“I rate Redhills kindergarten 5 stars because my child has learnt more then what I expected. Witnessing my childs growth over the years with Redhills kindy has been a pleasure and he definitely has the vocabulary, writing skills and the confidence to start primary next year. We love the teachers! but the head teacher can be a bit sour some days. Thank you very much Redhills kindy.”

“My son goes to Lollipops Mount Albert since he was 5 months old. All the teachers are loving & caring. They look after children so well. I am very happy to send my son at lollipops. highly recommended. They have lots of activities, learning which helps children to learn, improve & grow in all aspects of life.”

“I can’t recommend this centre highly enough. It has undergone so many positive changes recently, and the impact is clear. From the centre manager to the teachers and admin staff, everyone is genuinely friendly, supportive, and dedicated to the kids well being.”

“Love this daycare, we have had two boys attend BestStart. They set them up for life in a very nurturing a caring way.”

“My daughter attended the Royal Oak Learning Centre for about six months, and I couldn’t be happier with how much she’s grown. Moving to a new country was a big adjustment for her, and this was the first learning centre she attended here. Naturally, she felt a bit uncertain at first, especially since her English was limited and only one other child spoke Chinese.What really stood out to me was how the centre handled her situation with such care. They arranged for a Chinese-speaking teacher to support her, which made a world of difference in helping her feel secure and understood during that challenging time. The teachers are not just skilled, but also genuinely caring. They really take the time to get to know each child and their needs, creating a warm and nurturing environment where kids actually look forward to learning. Thank you to the entire team for making her learning experience so enriching and enjoyable!”

“kinz is so good my two children rayyan ali and yash reddy have been going there for 7 years now and they find it amazing !”

“Riverhead Montissori is and has been an amazing daycare for my three children. Reminiscent of a kindy, with a well loved environment and wholesome teaches, while still maintaining the child/teacher ratio and morning routine of a traditional Montissori daycare. The centre is well run and flexible, Rachel in admissions is seemingly always available and accomodating. Due to its community values and small country setting I feel that my children have very personalised care. For our family in particular we appreciate that there is always a very calm and happy atmosphere at drop off, I feel that this encourages my children to start a piece of work and allow me to leave without them getting overwhelmed or sad. My children also enjoy the mix of ages within the classrooms, being able to learn from those older than them and care/teach those who are younger. We cannot recommend Riverhead Montissori enough.”

“My son loves it there, been going for 1 year now. All the teachers are really caring and passionate about what they do. Great activities and play areas”

“I’ve sent both my girls to Busby over the last 2 years and it’s been the best decision for our family. Not only do our girls absolutely love the staff, us as parents, have also formed an amazing bond with the teachers. We really couldn’t ask for a better daycare. Alexia and Allie have been so easy to deal with and they create such engaging activities for the kids. Both my girls have learnt so much and absolutely love going. It’s very comforting to know the girls are always in good hands. I can’t thank all the staff enough.”

“My boy was at ActiveExplorers from 6 months old to 2 years. We moved out west so had to transfer but it is a lovely daycare with wonderful staff, warm and welcoming teachers. We liked their kaupapa and instilling tikanga in our tāmariki, with regular catch up events for parents and teachers that includes nibbles. They are connected to the community and have plenty for the kids to do, including guests who come in including emergency services or song and dance. All the children there are lovely and you can see they are all happy. It’s a lovely place and though it’s on the pricier side of daycares, you will feel safe and comfortable with your child there. Edit: I forgot to add that we were very impressed with the hygiene and cleanliness. You can see they put so much effort into ensuring ailments don’t spread as much as can be controlled. They have a high level of care that goes into ensuring the children’s health and wellbeing.”

“I visited many centers with my two children before settled at magicland Childcare. The single biggest thing that made me click was their open door policy, unlike many other centers, I was able to spend time with my kids till they were able to wave bye bye to me confidently, without tears, my younger one was turning two and my older one was turning four when they first started. Technically they should have gone to separate rooms, but owner made exception to help the process. So they were able to spend lots of time playing together and it built confidence for them both. Now they still play together and also have their own friends. I changed their sessions a few times and the owner and teachers are experienced and approachable and willing to adapt to my needs. I have come across some highly qualified professionals in the ECE field but when you want someone who is ready to listen and help, there aren't many out there, and here is one of the few.”

“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.”

“I was a bit worried about moving my sensitive 1-year-old to a new daycare after she didn't settle at the last one. But Lollipops Birkenhead has been amazing for both of us! The staff are super understanding and gentle, which has really helped her feel safe and happy there. The teachers are so patient and take the time to calm her down when she's feeling overwhelmed. Plus, she gets to do all sorts of fun and educational activities, even at her young age. I love the regular photo updates, too! I'm really grateful for the caring environment at Lollipops Birkenhead. It's been a great choice for my little one, and I appreciate how much the staff care about making sure every child feels loved and supported. I'd definitely recommend it!”

“My 1 yr old daughter attends 'Froggies' and absolutely loves it! The team there are attentive, kind and have helped her grow and learn so much over the past 6 months. Would highly recommend to any parent looking for a childcare centre in East Auckland”

“I have absolutely loved Ako Adventures. They watched 2 of my children and they grew and thrived in their environment. It was sad that we had to leave due to relocating, but if we were in the area we would definitely come back! All staff were amazing towards me and my family. We thank you so much!!”

“Two of my girls attended Howick Baptist Kindy and we absolutely loved the experience. We were always greeted with a smile and a warm welcome. I appreciated the integration of faith and learning, and my kids had so much fun while at the kindy. The other families whose kids attended HBK became close friends and have remained so. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone”

“Absolutely love Acorn and has been amazing for my 2 children... Catherine who runs it genuinely cares for all the children and wants to make it a great environment for pre school development with the right mix of fun and learning. They have a 4 year old programme run for 4 year olds (as you'd expect) and is designed to get them ready for school with some of the elements of school... this is a perfect intro for my daughter who got an award at her first school assembly for settling in so quickly. The Christmas concert they put on is also a yearly highlight... and even though I'm off work this week and my son could stay at home, he has wanted to go to Acorn to play with his friends each day... I highly recommend Acorn to anyone considering a ELC in Auckland!”

“Leo had a wonderful time at the Little Earth Montessori, filled with laughter, learning, and new friendships. Leo felt happy and safe, thanks to the caring and dedicated staff who supported him every step of the way. Their warmth and enthusiasm made his daycare experience truly special. We are deeply grateful to everyone who helped him thrive and made his time at Little Earth Montessori so memorable.”

“It's a good place for both kids and adults to enjoy the sporting activities.”

“Absolutely fantastic service, our daughters grades have improved significantly as has her confidence. We've noticed a great improvement. Would highly recommend. Thanks team :-)”

“Came to this gym as a beginner and was welcomed with open arms not only by the coaches (Dean and Flor) but also by the members of the gym. Dean and Flor are always happy to help with anything fitness related and it’s very helpful to be able to pick their brain with any fitness related questions I have. Gym has a great setup with Muay Thai Boxing equipment as well as weight training equipment and cardio machines. Dean is super professional and has a lot of passion for the art of Muay Thai. I’ve been actively training here for 4 months now and I’m loving it.”

“My children and I are learning valuable skills as well as improving our fitness, flexibility and confidence. Thank you Avondale TKD for providing a safe and welcoming place to train.”

“Martial Fitness is more like a family to me. I have been there for more than 5 years, Sensei Dan is both experienced and supportive. Staffs are always warm and helpful. I also brought my 5 years old daughter there to do training, great for the kids to have fun and learn some valuable knowledge in the Dojo. Highly recommended!”