Children's entertainment center in Christchurch

“A great group for mums sit together to chat and talk about everything in baby's growth.”

“Fantastic preschool! Our son attended here from nursery through to his last week before starting school. We never had any problems, the teachers are all so caring and personable. We’ve definitely created long term friendships through this Center. Thank you Busy Bees team!”

“Such a great experience hiring through a castle through Maniacs. Easy to txt details back and forth, even gave us extra time. Can’t rate highly enough!”

“This is the best daycare ever! The staff is incredibly professional, and the administrator, Lisa, is always flexible and kind. I should also mention the kindness of the toddler room teachers. I feel very comfortable sending my son, Theon to daycare.”

“Fundies is an extraordinary place where my three children have truly thrived. From the moment we stepped through the doors, we were greeted with warmth and enthusiasm from the staff, creating a welcoming environment for both children and parents. The teachers at Fundies are compassionate and genuinely care about the well-being and development of each child. I love the perfect balance of learning through play-based activities, Fundies is equipped with everything needed to facilitate a stimulating learning environment while having lots of FUN with peers and teachers What truly sets Fundies apart is the sense of community and family that they have cultivated. The communication with parents is excellent, keeping us informed and involved in our children's progress throughout each day they attend on the Storypark App. I am grateful for the positive impact every teacher at Fundies have had on my children's lives and highly recommend them to any parent looking for a nurturing and enriching preschool for their little ones.”

“Such a wonderful space. Staff are super welcoming & caring. My 2 children enjoy coming to Busy Bees. The meals look super yummy & is key to healthy, growing children. Thank you Busy Bees Avonhead”

“Could not recommend enough. The most beautiful, nurturing, engaging, and fun kindy. The teachers, Jo, Kelly, and Miranda are fantastic. They are warm, loving, fun, and so knowledgeable. They are dedicated to really knowing each child, and supporting their individual needs and interests. The activities and resources are ever changing and varied. The outdoor space is magical. My three children have all attended, and it really is like a family. I have a child who is neurodivergent, and their support in this has made such a difference to my daughter (and me!). Their engagement with the Ministry of Ed for diagnosis and support, and their hard work going the extra mile and been so appreciated. There will be tears when we leave!”

“Amazing, lovely and so supportive with both children and teachers!! The best kindy out there ❤️”

“My son is enjoying while he is in school and have the opportunity to play with his colleagues. Salisbury Best Start is the best place because it is very neat and clean also very spacious for kids who love to play outdoor.”

“Lovely place and I enjoy reliving at Kinder care woolsten”

“The best Kindy! Amazing, caring teachers and a huge playground. Every day there is a new activity.”

“What a great shop! I was very pleased with the quality and price of the items I bought for my grandson and their customer service is excellent. I have already recommended them to my friends and family.”

“Really appreciate the time and energy you have spent on our kids.”

“Both my kids go to Little owls an have been for over a year now, staff are absolutely awesome, kind and friendly. My kids have learnt alot from preschool. Best preschool ever!”

“My daughter Manayah went to enchanted garden and loved it. Always clean and sanitry :) im going to be enrolling her baby sister Anahera at 3 months old”

“The staff played a crucial role in my son's transition from his previous Best Start program. Their friendly and welcoming demeanor made the process easy and helped him make new friends. The activities and programs for the kids are well-prepared and provide a lot of useful information for parents. The photos of the activities show that my son has a great time at preschool, and I feel confident and safe leaving him there.”

“Waka Huia is the most wonderful place, very child-centred and in a calm/ relaxed/ family environment. Different aged kids all play together, the big kids look out for the little ones, lots of tuakana-teina opportunities. The kaiako are awesome educators, highly experienced and genuinely loving and kind. My daughter has grown a lot under their gentle guidance. She loves the animals (chickens and visiting lambs), outside play year round, cups of tea, dress-ups and treasures (shells, wool) to play with.”

“100% true to the cause. 100% committed to the principles that have been passed down. This is the new team, this one coming :)”

“Definitely recommend. Space is great and teachers are lovely. My 2 kids that went here miss the teachers now”

“Both my boys attend Riccarton Kindercare and they love it! All teachers and staff members are warm and welcoming, it’s clear that they are passionate about their work and the children that attend the centre. We have noticed such a change in my eldest since attending Riccarton Kindercare, he has come out of his shell enormously and creating relationships with those around him. My 6 month old has settled so well and he is always smiling when we collect him. We have a warm hand over and the communication from teachers regarding needs/wants/learning is always amazing! Can’t recommend enough!”

“Awesome Preschool. Teachers are very friendly making my child feel so safe and welcome. Reception staff are always so happy and bubbly when you walk in and the centre is a fun inviting place. Kitchen is Gold star healthy hearts.”

“Great preschool. Staff are really lovely.”

“The Kaiako at Mathers Rd Kidsfirst are amazing. Every morning our whānau arrives to a magical space, and my tamaiti is off for a day of adventures. We love the large outside play area, and the huge range of resources for the children.”

“This Kindy is just amazing. My son is just so happy and excited every time he goes to kindy. The teachers are great and friendly. Whenever I drop my son off or pick him up it hust feels so comfortable and easy. I would suggest this kindy over and over best one i have ever experienced by far.”

“Such a supportive and well managed team! My daughter loves every minute at Kaiapoi Active Explorers. With consistent new activities for the children, and family evenings which are super fun! Would highly recommend this centre!”

“Would highly recommend Halswell Quarry. My baby (9 months) has been there for 3 months. They have been attentive and caring as we transitioned to the preschool. My baby has connected well with all the teachers in the nursery. At pick-up they talk to you about how your child has gone for the day, they provide food, they remember things you are concerned about, and they very clearly care about all the children in their care. Their administration is impeccable. Storypark posts every day, completed daily journals of the your child's day, quick updates by email if there are concerns, and thorough monthly updates on your child's progress.”

“Our daughter loves going to Lollipops. She has caring and attentive teachers who look after all her needs. We get lots of updates on her daily activities and progress. It is a safe, friendly and fun environment for her and we would recommend it to other families.”

“Moving my children to Footsteps is probably one of the best decisions we could have made for our kids. The staff are absolutely brilliant and we've never had any problems whatsoever. If you want your children in the care of genuinely kind and caring teachers learning solid values Footsteps is a no brainer.”