School in Christchurch

“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. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️”

“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”

“"I’m very likely to recommend BestStart to friends and family. Over the past month, we’ve really appreciated the warm and supportive environment provided for our children Advil and Advitha.The team has been incredibly understanding and flexible with our schedule, which has made the transition into care so much smoother. We feel confident that our child is in safe and caring hands every day."”

“Great kindy and good enviornment”

“This daycare is the best, all the staff are amazing, they're friendly and caring and my boy loves coming here, so if he's happy, I'm happy.”

“A fabulous place where children have so much fun and laughter learning together through play. The teachers are caring and supportive working closely with parents as the tamariki start their kindy journey. The environment is engaging with interesting set ups that allow creativity and imagination to flourish ! In the school holidays my little one was waking up asking “kindy day now , kindy day now “ - to me that says it all. Thanks Beckenham kindy team, you are awesome!”

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

“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.”

“Could not be more impressed with the staff here at Nottingham Ave. Their commitment to all children is incredible and are like family to us now. Highly recommend!”

“Our daughter Arya has been attending Deb’s Place Early Learning Centre since November, when she was 3½ years old. Moving from Sri Lanka and adjusting to a new community and culture has been a big journey for our family, and this centre has been an incredible support along the way. Deb’s Place truly welcomes children and families from all cultures and nationalities, creating an environment that accepts, nurtures, and celebrates diversity. It’s a place where children are encouraged to bloom socially, emotionally, and creatively. We have seen Arya grow in confidence, imagination, and happiness since joining. The management and teachers are warm, professional, and highly qualified. They provide not only excellent care and learning experiences for the children but also reassurance and support for parents. We are so grateful for the love and dedication they put into their work and cannot recommend Deb’s Place enough!”

“Great centre with friendly families and an amazing outdoor area for children to explore.”

“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 :)”

“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”

“Awesome pre school! I would definitely recommend.”

“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.”

“Wow Nina is amazing! I have used other intuitives but no one like Nina! I feel like I have a plan for my health, her guidance was invaluable! She has just a warm, caring demeanor I am so greatful to have found her!”

“My kid loved it. Great teachers and the parties they threw were off the hook..... For a kindy”

“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.”

“We’ve had such a wonderful experience with Active Explorers Rolleston. Our son started knowing very little English and was quite shy, but with the support and care from the amazing team – especially in the Pūrerehua Room – he’s grown so much in confidence. He’s made great friends, learned to communicate in English, and has felt truly included and valued every step of the way. The teachers and staff are kind, patient, and genuinely care about the kids and their family. We’re so grateful to every staff member for creating such a warm and supportive environment. Thank you for all you’ve done for kid – we’ll always remember this special time!”

“My daughter had singing lessons with Gina through her primary and secondary school years and really benefitted from the experience. Gina took her through all the singing grade exams, plus theory papers. I really rate Gina highly as a music teacher. She is a kind, patient and warm person with a genuine love of music and vocal performance. She has a real knack for bringing out the best in young people because she is so encouraging and positive. Her end of year concerts are a great way for students to show their progress and these are well-attended and well-run. As a parent, I have appreciated the hard work she put in to make these a success. My daughter is currently studying for a Bachelor of Music degree, majoring in Performance Singing. She could not have got this far without all the years of quality teaching from Gina, who prepared her so well for this phase of life. As a parent, I am very grateful for everything that Gina has done for us and have no hesitation in recommending her to others.”

“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.”

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

“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”

“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!”