Children's entertainment space in Christchurch

“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!”

“Doubledot Media is one of the best companies I have ever worked with. It's well-organized and efficient, and the people genuinely care about the quality of their work and the satisfaction of their customers.”

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

“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.”

“Absolutely love this centre. My kids are currently in the nursery and the Kindegarten and they love it. The staff are so warm and have bonded well with my kids, there are always fun activities and my kids genuinely enjoy going.”

“Busy Bees is a wonderful family friendly environment for your child to grow and develop. We have enjoyed the experience very much and have enrolled our second child. He is a very busy almost 2 year old and he loves it. He runs into the Center and is always greeted by the smiling friendly staff. They do not hesitate to go above and beyond if you have a problem. They are very solution focused and deliver a high standard of care and education. Each child has a primary care giver but all of the staff deliver cuddles smiles and love as required. We get a summary of the day on pick up and regular updates via Story Park complete with photos. I recommend Busy Bees as the place to be and thank them for the care and love they have shown our family.”

“Cotswold Preschool & Nursery has a wonderful vibe, quietly tucked away from the busy world we all live in today. There is plenty of safe parking. I have 3 children, 8,5&3 years old, my two boys absolutely loved going there & my daughter (3) enjoys it very much & gets excited to go. All of the children love the teachers they are very caring,they do amazing job on the childrens profile books,work as a team,have fantastic stations of creativity set up each day never the same old boring things to do.The children loved the space of inside & outside.They help the children 'get ready for school'. The team of teachers are all very supportive to me as a parent, dealing with different stages the children have gone through. The cost (cheap) of sending my children here over the years has been amazing.This community base centre, is a real asset for the community! I would highly recommend Cotswold Preschool”

“Excellent centre. Great teachers who really care for your children.”

“Really lovely Park with plenty of signboards for information. Lovely gardens. Kids playground.”

“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.”

“Enrolling my son in this Kindy was the best decision I’ve made for him. We moved from another centre (after visiting a few before that) and from the moment we walked in to Selwyn St Kindy we were made to feel so welcome; all staff immediately engaged with me, my son and my younger daughter too. Communication has been excellent, both in person and through the online platform, we always know what’s happening day to day. The kindy has a great large outdoor space and a beautiful and engaging indoor space. The teachers go above and beyond, embracing the strengths of families and celebrating the diverse community. What I love most is the genuine love and energy for the children, they truly put kids first and always take the time to comfort and listen to the children and their needs. They do it all, so many wonderful opportunities for the kids, they seek out interesting learning opportunities They sing with the kids, bake, use lots of te reo, actively teach about managing emotions, I really cannot fault them. It’s the kindy I wish all kids could have!”

“Thursday was Brooklyn and Bella last preschool day. Can't believe they're already 5 and off to primary school tomorrow. Brooklyn and Bella have learnt so much from their time at Ilam ELC. Bella learn to be more confident and grew to care and look after other children especially the young ones. Brooklyn have grew out of his shell, grew more confident in relating to others and more confident in physical activities. We like to thank you again and we will miss everyone. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️”

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

“I can’t recommend Moana enough! I call her the baby whisperer as my son warmed to her instantly and just adores her. She has very low ratios in her care so your child gets undivided attention for the majority of their time with her. She goes above and beyond for your whanau and uses a lot of Te reo Māori in conversation with your little one which is amazing if that’s something you’re wanting. Moana is fantastic at caring, entertaining and looking after children as she is patient and kind but most importantly it’s her passion! Your child will feel super comfortable in her presence and in a home based setting. I wouldn’t trust anyone more than I trust Moana to look after my child. 10/10 Moana you’re a rockstar!”

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

“The Waimakariri parks are becoming well known for the facilities and the care the local council workers take of them. Mowed lawns, clear walking tracks, rubbish bins, seating and entertainment for both young and old folks alike. We are lucky in the uses our council puts these otherwise empty spaces to.. we have dog parks, walking trails,aquatic park, softball diamonds , sports fields, a food forest, a freedom camping area, and so many other good uses for the locals. I would love to see them really splash out and put in a water play splash pad for the kids.”

“What a amazing kindergarten beautiful homely feel and positive atmosphere my son absolutely loves it and is always engaged in the activities put on each day the teachers are wonderful they are all so supportive and work with family's for what's best for each individual child my son has made lovely connections with each teacher and is flourishing I can't recommend bush street kidsfirst enough”

“We LOVE Neemo. Our boy had always struggled with separation anxiety until he started to attend here a year ago. The teachers in Tohora and Tehehu rooms have been so helpful.”

“I got to wear a hat when it was my last day”

“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.”

“This is a truly lovely place for kids to learn and grow. Teachers are kind and friendly. My kids love Kindergartens Hornby.”

“Great team and great environment, definitely recommend to all.”

“This place has the most wonderful staff here. I would definitely recommend it. Our autistic children have been coming here for over 4 years. So many different groups are here too. They have a climbing wall and a music studio.”

“Great local playground for the kids with a big rugby field next to it.”

“Definitely one of the better parks in Christchurch. Decent playground and heaps of open grass.”

“Absolutely wonderful space and environment and the teachers are fabulous 10/10”