Sport & School & Kindergarten in Christchurch

“Lynette is an absolute legend. Both my children had lessons and passed their restricted 1st go. One of mine was super nervous to drive and Lynette absolutely calmed her down and gave her the confidence needed to drive. I also highly recommend, when it comes to the test day, you book the lesson and test package. The support role Lynette plays really helped both my kids feel relaxed as she was with them as their support person the whole time during the test. Thank you so much Lynette, you are an amazing driving instructor and wonderful Lady. We will always be so thankful to you.”

“Outstanding choreography Kate Limuloa Repentance absolutely wonderful A peice for the ages What a talented choreographer Lucky students to have this opportunity”

“Pretty awesome campus for the nursing students I wish UC would have a building like it”

“I have been enrolling my son, Archie, with Beststart since he was 14 months old. He has attended Beststart Parkside and Beststart Te Whariki. I have witnessed his growth and development, and the stories shared by his teachers show that he is in a great environment with supportive teachers and friends. I feel confident and secure in my decision to have my son attend Beststart.”

“Bishop was great! Explained the reasoning behind all the moves for the amateur 4WDriver looking to up-skill — was easy to follow and even easier to put into practice. I feel confident and ready to tackle the rough terrain that is our farm after all the slips and flooding. Would def recommend him and ProDriver.”

“Portobelo has been a lovely early learning centre for my son, he looks forward to going every day, and enjoys the social interactions and activities. All the staff are super nice and really listen and understand my son's needs and wants.”

“Amazing LAtin dance classes in Christchurch New Zealand Salsa Bachata Kizomba Reggeaton Cha Merengue and more!!”

“We highly rate Portobelo! We have children in the preschool and nursery. We are consistently impressed with the caring, attentive, playful and professional nature of the teachers. There is regular communication on what activities the kids have been up to and each day at pick up they make an effort to let us know something special about their day. Their emotional and physical wellbeing is readily taken care of and the communication is efficient with regards to this. Our kids have developed bonds with their teachers and speak positively of them in our home, they really make it a great place. The set up is homely, yet modern, with great natural back yard with plenty of room - seperately for the nursery and preschool. Our kids strengths are supported, our boy is free to create amazing things and develop his problem solving skills. And our wee girl is provided with care she needs to develop independence. With regular events, we feel a part of the Portobelo community and it feels like a second family for our kids. If you are looking for a caring, enriching environment for your tamariki look no further!”

“My son's been to 3 preschools in Christchurch and these guys are the absolute best. They are the most inclusive, dedicated, and engaged staff we've experienced.”

“Both of our daughters went to Kindercare Wigram from when they were 6months old until they started school. Every one of the teachers and support staff always made us feel welcome each day, staff were always approachable and the communication was amazing. Our girls were loved and cared for each day and their days were full of fun and different learning activities and opportunities. The transition to school from preschool was seamless and they were well prepared for school thanks to the amazing teachers at Kindercare. We have made lifelong friends from families at preschool and my daughters always love going back for a catch up.”

“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!”

“Lots of fun there! Almost christmas 14th of December and 15th of December show time you can go to that if you want! 2024”

“Annabel has created the best little pottery place ever! Super chill environment with small groups so you get that one on one help if needed. Highly recommend booking one of her workshops, you won't regret it!”

“Friendly staff. Good councelling”

“We love Woolston preschool! So grateful for the kind and knowledgeable team here. It's very clear the teachers and management work hard to create the most nurturing and welcoming educational environment.”

“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 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”

“Julie is an amazing coach and I always feel wonderful after her yoga and flow yoga classes. She creates such a sense of deep calm and positivity in a totally supportive manner. My flexibility and balance have improved and I am better able to relax. I had never tried yoga nidra before and each class is a wonderful experience. I can't recommend Julie highly enough. Pam”

“Beststart has some of the most calming and easy to communicate stuff members. Their goals of early childhood education is clear and direct and easy to follow along with, especially for the growth of your children.I would recommend highly to anyone who needs a pre-school/Daycare. One thing I struggled with was money but Best Start offers affordable daycare. Very thankful to have them so close to home ♡”

“My children have been involved with this music school for over three years now. Their classes are a highlight of their (and my) week. The teachers are friendly and talented educators. The rooms are warm, bright and welcoming. As well as having fun their musical aptitude is going from strength to strength. My five year old plays piano with both hands. My seven year old can finally sing in tune. The Chch Music Academy classes are great value for money and an asset for the children of Christchurch. I love the easy parking too:)”

“We have our second child now attending Owls Nest - like the first, he absolutely loves his time there. It’s such a highlight in his week. This is because the team aren’t just experts in their field, but they genuinely care about the experiences each child has at the preschool on a daily basis. They are committed to fun and educational activities for the kids - and dropping in to pick up our boy is always a total joy because of the positive energy in the place. That enthusiasm is driven by the team who lead Owls Nest. Thank you Graham and all the team for your commitment to top quality care for our children.”

“We visited a lot of daycares in the area and chose the YMCA because we loved the community feel. The kids are always out and about, taking part in activities and visiting places like the gym, library and park. Our daughter took some time settling in but the teachers have been wonderful with her and now she has really found her feet and has made some great friends. We love the Y :)”

“Our daughter goes here, great family atmosphere, very welcoming! She loves it!”

“My daughter enjoys the classes and teachers as it is well designed for each age, fast paced and very entertaining. I can see her growing dancers postures and feelings over time, and she keeps asking to go back. She really enjoyed the annual production and it is professionally made and such a great chance for them to shine and familiarise with what’s behind the show and stage.”

“I attended two classes, both the beginner and intermediate courses and was very impressed with the instructors. They were friendly, inclusive, informative, and articulate, especially when it came to explaining the finer details and trouble-shooting around the more complex techniques. They also did a great job to not take themselves too seriously and sprinkled a fair bit of humor and lightheartedness into the class as well. A very enjoyable experience and I recommend anyone interested in Latin dance to give them a shot. Even though I had a fair amount of experience, I still learned a great deal from just those two classes.”