Kindergarten in Christchurch

“Really enjoying to be a Cashemere BestStart family. Great teachers, safe enviroment and children family culture support. Also would mention fruits for parents every morning - so kind :)”

“I would give Casa a 100 star rating if I could. Both my children have absolutely thrived under the care of the beautiful team at Casa. All the teachers care for the children if they were their own and also provide encouragement and support to parents as well. The environment is nurturing, but also inspires creativity and makes learning fun. Also having the red zone as their backyard is a major bonus. If you can, I would highly recommend sending your child here!!”

“Excellent preschool with amazing staff and teachers. My child absolutely loves going and gets quite upset on a weekend when she is told we staying home this morning. The food choices are amazing and very well balanced. I can see how my child has blossomed and grown in the few months she has attended. She comes home daily with new information which is taught in such an enthusiastic way. The teachers are caring and very attentive. Definitely recommend!”

“Absolutely love this preschool. My daughter has been so happy here for the last 3 years. The teachers are so lovely, the children happy, and my daughter has thrived here. Peaceful, positive atmosphere. A caring and inclusive culture. Couldn’t be happier with it.”

“We are a month in from starting but this isn’t including the stretched settling in time that we took- I am incredibly grateful to the team and know that my little one adores them, making it so much easier to leave her there knowing she is having such a great time”

“My daughter has been attending Bella Montessori Preschool now for 2 years and has had the most wonderful experience. The staff are incredible and have been very invested in her learning and development. Management has also been very accomodating to my constantly changing circumstances and are very approachable. I couldn’t recommend Bella Montessori highly enough.”

“We couldn’t be more grateful for this daycare. The teachers are truly outstanding — warm, caring, and consistently going above and beyond for the children. Our kids feel safe, included, and genuinely cared for every single day. The Christmas party was just one example of the thought, effort, and love they put into everything they do. We feel so lucky to have our children here and appreciate this incredible team more than words can say.”

“I have been part of the Kindercare Rangiora family for the past seven years. I say family because that's what they make you feel like. They have helped me through the seperation with my husband and made sure my girls always knew they were loved and had a voice of their own. Both my girls are very different but they catered for their needs individually. Always easy to talk to about anything and give a lot of support. At times when I was struggling they always made me feel like I was doing the best I can and that is enough. The whole staff there have definitely been part of my village and I am forever grateful to have been part of that family for so long. It has been a big adjustment to not see them every day, now that both my girls are at school. If you are looking for a safe, fun and loving environment for your kids to be able to grow and learn then I suggest you take them to Kindercare Rangiora and enjoy being part of the family there.”

“Little Peppertree truly feels like a second home for our son. It offers everything you'd hope for in a preschool—small numbers, warm and welcoming spaces, a wide variety of activities, and amazing teachers who clearly love being there just as much as the children do! The transition in was smooth and easy. Each day is filled with fun and meaningful experiences. We couldn’t be happier. Highly recommend!”

“Peppertree Preschool is one in a million. The way they have helped my son grow into the little man he is turning into is absolutely astounding. The love and passion these ladies have for their job and every individual is out of this world. We are going to miss you all dearly.”

“My Preschool is fantastic. It feels like you are dropping your little one to a family or friends house for the day. Lovely cosy indoor space with activities galore, a huge outdoor area with real grass (gasp!), vege garden, chickens and plenty of things to keep little minds busy. The staff are lovely and caring and Neill and Denise (the owners) are always present and involved, can't recommend enough!! Our wee man has thrived here :)”

“Such a fun centre for my child she has thrived, they support her emotionally and socially and always have super fun learning experiences out for the children to engage with!”

“The team is absolutely top notch. Favilities are great and our child loves all the outdoor activities and space provided. Keep up the great work!”

“The first moment we walked in to Beststart Prestons we felt very welcomed. The teachers and staff are so genuinely caring and really take the time to get to know the children. There are plenty of engaging projects that the children love getting involved in. I have loved seeing the friendships develop between the kids. The teachers have helped so much with giving my son confidence and getting him prepared for school. The meals are fantastic and its great to know my son has had a healthy meal and maybe tried some new foods too! Storypark makes it's easy to see all the great things they are doing during the day, the friendships they make and the progress they're making too. A wonderful preschool, it makes the tough job of not being with my son while I'm working a whole lot easier knowing that he is so happy and well cared for.”

“The staff are amazing settling in my toddler. You can tell they are actually passionate about their job and care.”

“We love Tuahiwi preschool, our children enjoy going and the Kaiako are very nurturing, paitent and present for the children that attend. We highly recommend Tuahiwi”

“School was great when it was standing... spent grade 7 there in 1990.”

“When looking for a daycare for my firstborn, Kindercare was 100% the best choice. We have been attending since 2023 and I intend to keep him there until he starts school. We felt a lot of support from all the staff, the environment is super clean and organised and I always felt very confident in leaving my baby boy in good hands. He is 3 years old now and every day he is super happy to go to Kindercare.”

“I'm so glad I stopped in with my daughter for a visit”

“I highly recommend Little Wonders Rolleston! Our daughter attended there for nearly three years and absolutely loved it. The staff are amazing, so friendly and engaging. I loved knowing that my daughter was always in good hands, having fun and learning at the same time. She also really enjoyed the nutritious and yummy meals.”

“Rangiora Nursery School has been such an amazing place for my children to learn and grow. The staff are warm and welcoming, the environment is ideal for busy children and I love the learning through play philosophy. I have recommended Rangiora Nursery School to so many friends and families now and they to have no regrets sending their children as well.”