Children's entertainment center in Christchurch

“I have learned from Reuben for approximately 15 years. Himself & the teaching team at Salsa Latina have always been kind, welcoming & make you feel at home. Level of teaching is great, always leave class feeling like you have accomplished what was taught & plenty of opportunity is given to practice what is being taught. A great variety of classes/styles are on offer. Can not recommend Salsa Latina enough. You are literally learning from one of the best ☺️”

“Can’t thank enough this awesome Kindy. They have great and kind teachers. They’re focused and dedicated to the child’s development. Lots of fun activities that kids would surely enjoy. We’ll miss the school and staffs as my child will move to primary school. Cheers! ❤️ -Karen”

“Beststart has some of the most calming and easy to communicate stuff members. Their goals of early childhood education is clear and direct and easy to follow along with, especially for the growth of your children.I would recommend highly to anyone who needs a pre-school/Daycare. One thing I struggled with was money but Best Start offers affordable daycare. Very thankful to have them so close to home ♡”

“My now 5 year old spent over 4 years at Annabel’s before recently starting school, she loved her time there she had great bonds with her teachers and peers. My 1 year old is still in the nursery and he loves his teachers they have great ratios and form a close bond with their key teacher. We have been very happy with Annabel’s and the staff! The new centre manager is doing a great job and is supported by a great team of teachers.”

“Highly recommended for everyone in the family. A beautiful free (donations are welcome) museum, filled with far more aircrafts than we initially expected. Lots to read and discover, displays were well put together and the pacing through the exhibits is perfect. If you need a break, there is a simple cafe, a lovely little gift shop and peaceful grounds. Wish we had more time to explore this past visit. We will have to set aside more time the next visit!”

“Just spent 5 days at Southern Cross Hospital Christchurch. Very professional, caring and friendly staff. Awesome atmosphere and comes across as a happy team.”

“I and my son just strolling around the hagley till we found this stunning place which we decided to have a look inside,been here already for a long time in nz but it was my first time to went inside that place and it was amazing,loves those different sort of plants.please check it out if you have time .☺️cant upload video as it was too long.”

“The most empowering decision I ever made was enrolling my daughter here. I am forever grateful to the incredible teachers. My daughter flourished under their guidance and was nurtured with utmost care, surrounded by a team of compassionate educators. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.”

“Great fun with mates. Very good way to get rid of boredom and at the same time creating a good bond of friendship. Very good for family fun as well.”

“A lovely ECE centre with wonderful, caring staff. They have a modern, purpose built premises and provide nutritious cooked meals/ snacks throughout the day. Our daughter thoroughly enjoyed her years at Cuddles.”

“5-Star Review for BestStart We couldn’t be happier with the care our baby receives at BestStart! From the very beginning, we’ve felt completely confident leaving our little one in the hands of such kind and dedicated teachers. A special thank you to Tracey and Dani, who always go above and beyond with the babies — their warmth, patience, and genuine love for what they do shines through every day. Tracey and Dani create such a calm, nurturing environment where our baby feels safe, settled, and engaged. It’s clear they take the time to get to know each child individually and build strong, trusting relationships. We love seeing the updates, stories, and little milestones they share with us — it means so much. Thank you, BestStart team, for the incredible work you do, and especially to Tracey and Dani for being absolute superstars. You're making such a positive impact during these precious early years!”

“They have a nice big play rooms and lovely teachers. My son loves to go here and he loves his teachers. I am at peace whenever I am at work knowing that my son is very well taken care of. I like the idea that they are serving healthy meals to the babies, morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea. Because not all preschool are offering free food. I love how my son is going home with new learnings that he is showing to us. If ever I would have another baby again, I will definitely enroll in best start again ❤️”

“My babies truly enjoy learning and playing at this school, especially my daughter's teacher, Sarah Cousins. She skillfully nurtures my daughter's love for music, dance, and rhythm. Much gratitude.”

“PART OF THE FAMILY. HIGHLY RECOMMEND. Our first born started attending BSB at 6 months old and was there up to his 3rd birthday (we then moved overseas). Our second born also attended from 6 months as a “casual” spot. I can honestly say that the caretakers at BSB in both the nursery and preschool are PHENOMENAL. The nursery holds a special place in my heart, from the day of our visit the team there made me feel so reassured, and loved. They listened to my concerns or worries (mostly about naptime ha!) and made sure to work on a plan with me that would best suit my child. They were great in providing updates and photos every day and I truly felt like they became part of our family. Same goes for the preschool team - I knew my toddler would transition well from babyhood to toddlerhood with their program for the year and their high attention to individual care. Our move to France further confirmed how great BSB did for building essential foundations for my kids. My son, now attending school in France, has gotten so many compliments on his community-spirit, individuality, independence, and patience which are all traits that BSB contributed to developing during his growth there. THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING. We miss you every day and appreciate all the love and care you gave to our family.”

“The hall is very clean and huge. It can handle more events and the centre can accommodate a huge number of people. Has securities so it can help to keep children sage and behave.”

“We hold gym astics classes here in the Sports Hall... its clean tidy and warm perfect for gymnastics :)”

“This has always been and continues to be a great community facility, thanks to all the dedicated people who work and provide all the great services and information to visitors/residents of our community, including my personal favorite, Sam and crew @ Computer Tech help. Sincere thanks to Hornby Community Centre.”

“I am so happy to have found this beautiful hall with its truly exceptional custodian. What a pleasure to find a hall that is immaculately kept, bright and fresh, generously supplied, community focused, and easy to use in every way. Judith was so available and helpful and made the whole arrangement easy for us in ways that went far beyond my expectations. I will look forward to using this venue again, for sure.”

“Beautiful place to visit. Lots of pretty rocks and gems to find, beautiful views. Also, lots of ignorant people are getting waaay to close to the water. I'm surprised more people aren't swept away. Whoever is in charge needs to hurry up and fix the toilets. The portaloos are disgusting!”

“So great. Our 4 year old loved the birthday party gymnastics class. They looked after the kids really well. And got them using their bodies confidently!”

“Really nice ground, good practice area and and parents can sit and watch. Enough place for car parking.”

“Great fun had by our group!!! Youngest being 5 oldest 72 years Will be back”

“I can’t recommend the lead climbing course with Will highly enough. I’d done the course before and the instructor was really knowledgeable, but found the information a bit overwhelming. This time, Will paced the learning really well and gave us heaps of hands-on practice, which made all the difference. By the time we made it onto the crag at the end of the second course, we all felt confident, safe, and comfortable lead climbing and cleaning. Will’s a fantastic instructor—friendly, fun, and incredibly knowledgeable—but what stood out most was his ability to teach in a way that supports genuine understanding and long-term retention. He doesn’t just tell you what to do—he helps you understand why you're doing it, which made everything click. Loved it from start to finish and would absolutely recommend to anyone wanting to build solid skills and confidence in the centre as well as on the rock.”

“Really well set up and modern rooms”

“Our room was clean, modern, and had everything we needed. It's a busy area but still quiet. Walking distance to a really nice mall and McDonald's. The people running it are very nice and helpful. I definetly recommend staying here. We used points to stay, but the regular price is really good!!!!”

“Fantastic centre, the teachers are invested in our child's educational and emotional wellbeing. Our daughter loves to attend here and the team were supportive and gentle during her transition to preschool. Our 2 yr old currently attends Lyttleton St and this is a great environment for her because the centre only allows up to 3.5yr olds. So my child is with children her own age rather than being in a space with up to 5yr olds.”

“Great little playground tucked away here”

“Ideal for parties and family activities .. large grassed area fenced off at the back of small, uncluttered hall. Kitchen, chairs, and tables available. Can hire for the day.”

“Lovley experience, Went and watched ballet here. Perfect temperature inside. Sound quality was top notch. Decent leg room, good viewing and comfortable seating. Half time the shop opened which was handy to get a ice cream.”