Sport & School & Kindergarten in Auckland

“I saw a performance by NZDC last night at the Fall For Dance North International Dance Festival here in Toronto, Canada. The work presented was “Sigan”: Wow - this was a stunning piece of dance which showcased the best of dance and dance-theatre today; technique, craft, musicality, artistry, synchronicity, tension, form and sophistication. New Zealand, a place I called home for almost five years, and where I spent almost half my dance career, should be very proud of their Auckland-based modern dance company. Shona, congratulations to you and the entire artistic and technical team! New Zealand is clearly still at the forefront of international dance and you can all be incredibly proud of what you are doing!”

“I have great memories of this school back in the 1970s, wonderful teachers who taught with love and a passion for teaching....”

“Children like to learn piano and drums here.”

“place where I won't forget in my life.”

“My daughter is very happy here.”

“It is a wonderful School living up to its name of engaging students head, heart and hands. Cambridge curriculum used in the school is a holistic curriculum and empowers students to do their best.”

“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”

“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!”

“I had my first eye surgery in September and I couldn’t be more grateful of Dr. Meyer and his team who took such amazing care of me. I was so nervous (as anyone would be with their eye) about the procedure and they really listened and were so understanding and accommodating to my needs. Erin who was Dr Meyers Optometrist was so kind and empathetic, she took the time to give me a number of phone calls to answer all of my questions and concerns and even gave me a call post-op to check in on how I was doing, which was very much appreciated. The medical secretaries were also incredibly lovely and so quick to respond with any questions I had to pass onto Dr Meyer and any changes in my appointments, etc. Overall, I feel very looked after thanks to the team at Eye Institute.”

“My daughter attended Our Kids Glendene from 10 months old until starting school. The level of care she received was consistently excellent. The team clearly care deeply for the children at this centre, and have been easy to communicate with at all times. My daughter has been well supported in her emotional and social development and the team have established a strong foundation for her learning journey. She has happily started school as a confident and well-rounded girl, which is in large part thanks to the team at Our Kids Glendene.”

“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.”

“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.”

“Brilliant performers, they came to my 60th and the crowd were impressed and astounded, especially the show by the contortionist. Well worth the money and highly recommended.”

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“Lea Sandford's School of Dancing is the perfect dance school. Along with an amazing teacher I've found that the atmosphere is very encouraging, being both friendly and caring. I have loved every moment, have made lots of friends and have awesome memories. I highly recommend this dance school to both beginner and advanced students. By: R.Morla :)”