School in Christchurch

“Both my girls absolutely excelled with their Dance at CB. Both Improving dramatically from day one. The environment was infectious with such lovely girls and lifetime friendships made. The girls loved being at the studio as much as they could be. Was a huge positive that they could both continue their love of dance with versatility getting to work hard in both classical and modern.”

“Our child has been at Cotswold Kidsfirst for just over a year and it's been so great for his development. The teaching staff are experienced professionals who know how to bring the best out of your child. Every day he looks forward to going to kindy. I would recommend kindy to any family considering it, it's such an amazing environment for tamariki.”

“These socks really helped with alignment when I went to demi-pointes! Highly recommended”

“I can't recommend CELC more highly. I have been blown away by the centre and the team who make it so special. My two children have blossomed during their time at CELC. The teachers are kind, caring and intentionally foster a safe, calm, stimulating environment for the children. There are fun new activities daily, the children are taught in a way which fosters a love of learning, and they learn not only information about how the world works but also about self-care, relationship skills and emotion regulation. The centre has exceeded my expectations. 5* and thank you so much CELC team!”

“Beststart merivale feels like a home away from home. The staff are so lovely and my children feel a strong sense of belonging. The meals are so healthy ans the set to school progoramme is incredible. Highly recommend”

“Great kindy and good enviornment”

“Such a beautiful centre with lovely teachers. My daughter has recently started here and couldn’t be happier. Highly Recommend Poppies!”

“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.”

“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!”

“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 daughter is always so excited to go to her ballet class with Hannah! The teachers are just fantastic with the students and I highly recommend GCDA to all!!”

“Wonderful art classes for kids, our son has been going and loves it.”

“The experienced head coach of this Karate training, dojo, provides high-end, real kyokushin training and disciplines. And disciplines.It is giving my daughter loads of confidence in her life. It is giving my daughter loads of confidence.The training is tough, but once stepped out of the trainings, the head coach is an angel person. Keep up yo great work. Osu”

“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. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️”

“Love this place. Amazing for the wee ones 5/5”

“There is just so much to say about how marvellous Sharon and the team at Montessori Stars are, it’s tricky to know where to begin! Our Family, for a variety of reasons, needed flexibility, understanding, patience, ease and care, all is which we have received beyond our expectations. Our son has complex health needs and the teachers were able to provide us with the confidence they could care for him and that they had the training and experience, if a medical incident did occur. The size of the centre provides a uniquely nurturing environment. The teachers are able to recognise and foster the passion’s of each child. We have been so impressed with the way teachers encourage the children’s interests, including purchasing specific equipment and bringing items from their homes. Each of the teacher’s brings their own unique skills, passion and life experiences to the centre, ensuring it is a colourful and interesting learning space. I really love that cuddles are always on offer too, making it that much more special to be apart of this Montessori family. Wish we had found the centre sooner, it really is the BEST!”

“I'm grateful I selected the right kindy for my baby.”

“Great kindy. The teachers are so kind, patient and so engaging with the kids. My daughter loves it”

“Best dance school I've been to. Such a positive atmosphere, very encouraging, and the teachers give their all. It's a great mix of people and is always the highlight of my week. Every student is treated with kindness and respect, and there is nothing but kind and construtive words.”

“Excellent club with friendly and experienced instructors.”

“Have been coming for the last 2-3 years- trainings are mixed with people of all ages and abilities, and in a supportive environment. The instructors are passionate and experienced :)”

“Super friendly atmosphere and great people”

“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.”

“By the end of the introductory course you'll know how to dock and undock the boat, how to do a man overbaord rescue and be familiar with plenty of sailing terms to sound like you know something about sailing.”