Children's entertainment in Christchurch

“A wonderful space for my children to play and learn and make friends. Have made great friends with the adults too! Large outdoor area and loads of exploring, with messy play, paints, woodwork, music, crafts etc.”

“Super valuable part of the arts and dance community on Ōtautahi.”

“Great pre-school, lovely teachers. Our kids really enjoy(ed) their time here. Thanks a lot for your good warm care and early learning experience!”

“Today, I visit little wonders and it's amazing and wowwwww......I like everything - the environment and infrastructure. It will be lucky if my child becomes part of little wonders....”

“My girls love Annabel’s. Having tried other daycares, none compare to the quality of Annabel’s. The beautiful, spacious outdoor area, the quality of the teachers who genuinely care, not to mention the resident chickens, guinea pigs, and the friendly bunnies who pop by to say hi to the kids — honestly, this place is one of a kind.”

“From the moment we first engaged with Busy Bees Woodend, I sensed it was a special place. When my family and I visited, we felt embraced and believed we had discovered a place that honored our culture and was more than just a typical daycare. The transition for our 29-month-old was handled with care and respect. He speaks our native language and does not yet understand English. I felt that the team respected our concerns and welcomed us warmly from the outset. One thing that also caught my attention was that, from the very first days, all the teachers would come to talk to me about my son, about our culture, and I noticed that they were genuinely interested in him and happy to help in the process. Now, we are delighted that he is joyful each day upon arrival, forging relationships, and developing skills in a nurturing and respectful environment. I cannot express enough gratitude to the entire Busy Bees Woodend team.”

“Just been there to purchase a bike lock what a genuine helpful person on the customer service counter.”

“Fantastic kindergarten, all teachers are nice. Highly recommend.”

“All teachers here are caring and amazing. My son has been here for 2 years and we absolutely love it!!”

“The environment and teachers here have been fantastic. Professional, experienced, empathetic with really low turnover in the close to 4 years we've had our kids with them.”

“Best Teachers, they are all nice, kind and caring ....”

“Awesome environment and great teachers. Highly recommended Kindergarten in the neighbourhood.”

“So lucky we found this kindy as it’s pretty close to our house, with great and brilliant teachers for my wee one. Highly recommended :)”

“Lovely teachers. I love how they individually pay attention to the children's need and write a review and feeback in Educa so us parents can see the progress of what they are learning in school. I often get educated too on how they build up the learning through playing. My daughter loves her kindee so much. It's never a dull moment for her. She often feels sad when it is not her school day, she very much enjoys her kindee. Teachers are so approachable and loving and good values are very much imparted to my daughter. Would rate them higher than 5 star.”

“Busy Bees is superb. All of their teachers are so charismatic and engaging with every child. The nursery, preschool, and kindergarten have all unique styles. You know all of the teachers love what they do. Go Busy Bees!”

“Our son Larry has had the best experience at Kindercare with warm teachers and staff. They help give families flexibility and teach the children so many helpful skills they need in the world. Larry is very well prepared for school after a year of amazing topics and opportunities. Couldn't fault the centre and recommend highly.”

“We have been very happy with our decision to attend here. The team are excellent, very welcoming and supportive. Our child has food allergies and these have been catered for without hesitation. Highly recommend this centre!”

“My wife, Mary, and I found ourselves back in Christchurch under difficult circumstances. Amidst the challenges, we needed a nurturing and supportive environment for our wee boy, Charlie. From our very first visit, the team at Alpha Preschool welcomed us with open arms. One teacher in particular, Charlotte, made an immediate and lasting impression on Charlie, perhaps because they shared the same name! Every morning, Charlotte would go out of her way to help settle Charlie, and this gave us such peace of mind knowing that he was in safe, loving hands. Over the 11 months we were at Alpha, Charlie was given an environment to grow and thrive, he made wonderful friends, which he still talks fondly about. The caring and dedicated staff had such a positive impact on his life during what was a challenging time for our family. To Chris & Maria and everyone at Alpha, thank you from the bottom of my heart for being part of my family’s journey. If you're considering Alpha Preschool for your little one, don’t hesitate—give them a call and schedule a visit. The love, attention, and care they provide is truly something special.”

“Excellent preschool. Reflects our home rhythms very well. Wonderful caring teachers.”

“My 2 year old loves coming to Jeffries.”

“Rhyme & Reason are truly amazing. I think that’s all that needs to be said. For anyone thinking about it. They have the right combination of being detailed oriented, putting people in that are great with kids, creating an environment that the kids love, and making sure activities are both fun and educational. We, and our kids always look forward to the mornings.”

“Amazing kindergarten with great staff & amazing learning opportunities for young children”

“By far the the friendliest staff we have encountered at any kindi. Our young daughter really loved coming to this place. The staff takes really good care of the kids. We had to switch to Halswell Kidsfirst because its way closer to us. But we and our daughter really enjoyed her time at this kindi while she was there.”

“This is a great kindy. It has a huge outdoor area including a large covered area which is good for when it's raining. There are so many different activities set up to keep the kids busy. My daughter loves coming home with crafts she's made using the glue gun! The hours are perfect for my 4year old as she doesn't come home too tired and over stimulated!”

“All four of our children have attended Te Whare Rama Edinburgh Street, and we have loved the experiences they've had there. As a paediatric occupational therapist, I feel very passionate about places and spaces for children. Specific things I love about Te Whare Rama Edinburgh Street are the natural grass area, vege gardens, and trees outside, large sandpit and well-resourced outdoor play area, a side room for sensory regulation inside, and consistent routines that provide structure to the children's days in amongst the free play opportunities provided. The staff have always been skilled, kind, and patient with the children, and I have valued how faith-based teaching has been interwoven through my children's early education years. Highly recommend!”

“We have been part of the Rosy Cheeks family for over 8 years now. Our oldest daughter and son have moved onto primary school in that time and we felt they were both fully prepared and confident to make the transition after their time at Rosy Cheeks. Our youngest daughter, currently at Rosy Cheeks, also loves her time there. As a parent, the communication from head teacher Kathy is fantastic, and exceeded our expectations during the turmoil and challenges faced over the last 8 years. The daily contact,with each of the amazing teaching team (even when it is a brief word at drop-off or pick up) is very much valued. Rosy Cheeks has definitely met the needs for all 3 of our children and our family, and I would unreservedly recommend it as an Early Learning Centre.”

“We are so lucky to have found the perfect centre for our son. He has severe allergies and nothing is ‘too hard’ for the staff here. We feel very grateful for the education he is receiving!”

“We love Annabels, my daughter has been going there since February and she is thriving. She has gained alot of confidence in that time. She loves her teachers whom are warm and supportive with her learning. She loves the big outdoor play area with loads of room for the children. Annabels is her favourite place.”

“Cannot recommend more. A hidden gem ! Just the best pre school ever. The teachers are amazing, the facilities are incredible- it’s like a secret garden. Our wee girl goes there and will definitely be sending our baby there. Could not recommend more. Lots of extra activities, caring environment, friendly, encouraging. Lots of different cultural opportunities and close links to the university.”