Children's entertainment in Napier

“New art display and new big open field in the central part of town where people can relax with cafes nearby or even a bar just a short walk over the road . Good use of space just needs a couple of nice oak trees put there for shade during the summer time and could be used during blossom parade if they added a couple blossom trees to or near the corner/s”

Shed on the Quay runs with a simple, bistro-style menu and a relaxed feel. Outdoors works well when the weather plays along. Team members keep things friendly and on task. Plates offer plenty without tipping heavy.

“Janice was extremely helpful, and pointed me in the right direction straight away. Keep up the good work Janice!”

“Great spot for whānau vibes in the summer, BBQ facility even better”

“Great place for your children. Lovely atmosphere and great staff who are always happy and our children love them all. Both our children have attended this childcare centre and are learning really well.”

“We had an excellent stay at Quality Inn Napier! From check-in to check-out, everything went smoothly. Staff were incredibly friendly and accommodating. Room was spacious, clean, and tidy, with two comfortable queen beds. It was also very quiet, which gave us a restful and uninterrupted sleep each night. They kindly provided a portable double hot plate upon request, which was perfect for preparing our own meals. The toilet and bathroom were spotless—another big plus. Location is also a standout—convenient and walkable to Marine Parade, which made exploring Napier easy and enjoyable. Free parking was spacious and felt very safe, adding to the peace of mind during our stay. Overall, we had a wonderful experience and would gladly stay here again. Highly recommended!”

“My son Vincent loves nature connect..”

“Amazing teaching staff and great resources !!!!”

“We recently moved to Napier and visited practically all the daycares/baby rooms across Napier and Taradale for our 19-month-old girl. Best Starts Napier came out on top by a mile. The centre has plenty of shaded outdoor space. The outdoor and indoor areas are well-decorated with lots of activities such as water play, wooden toys, and even animals (birds and guinea pigs) to keep the little ones entertained throughout the day. The staff are wonderful, warm, kind, and professional. They provide an individual learning journey and give weekly updates with pictures and often little stories through the Story Park app. We highly recommend the centre.”

“Beststart provide excellent learning opportunities and a huge range of continually varied experiences. Fantastic centre.”

“My daughter has thrived under the care and guidance of the kaiako and kaiawhina here at Little Wonders. She has been in since she was 11months and well prepaired to head off to school very soon. Can not recommend this center enough.”

“Stawberry Garden has amazing staff and very supportive environment for our kids. They love Stawberry Garden and very greatful they are able to go there!”

“My daughter loves having all the space to run around in”

“I worked at learning adventures for 5years! Its a home away from home with Hot delish kai every day. And amazing teachers!”

“As a first time parent this course is invaluable.”

“Cherry Grove Family centre is such an amazing resource. The staff are amazing, facility is beautiful and coffee and cake are always available. Brings me and my daughter joy every time we go. Do yourself a favour and come along!”

“The Havelock North Family Centre is so warm & inviting. The staff are kind, full of energy & are a fun-loving bunch! Thank you for hosting the baby & parent group morning teas. The support you gave our group was invaluable… & kept us sane!”

“Great place for early childcare learning. trustworthy,friendly and great education”

“Great school for our children. Awesome Van drivers and great teachers.”

“Amazing staff members, with a great new play area for the kids. A+ from our family!!”

“Both of my babies attend Busy Bees Hastings, and I couldn’t be happier with this place! My children go to school very happily and enjoy spending time with their lovely aunties and friends. At first, my youngest was very shy and not familiar with the culture since we are far from our home country. But she was never isolated, the teachers treated her just the same as every other child, with love and care. Now she has become so courageous and active, and it makes us so proud to see her confidence growing. Almost every day, my children bring home beautiful artworks and paintings, which they are excited to show us. I truly recommend Busy Bees Hastings 100% to anyone looking for a warm, supportive, and creative environment for their children”

“Royals has been more than a daycare for our two girls. It has been our village. We couldn't do life without this beautiful village of teachers who have nurtured and supported our girls, helping them to grow in confidence and learning what it means to develop healthy relationships for in their future. The Christian values are at the forefront of everything they do, but even for people who are not religious would benefit from sending their children here, as the aroha and respect shown to the tamariki is evident here and will set all these children up for life. Thank you for what you've done for us.”

“Amazing centre, my 5yo loves there and we as parents love it too. Totally recommend it.”

“All my nieces and nephews have come here and now my baby is here. The best kindergarten ever kaiako are amazing with the children and my daughter absolutely loves it here.”

“Appreciate the Ladies at ESK, they do an amazing job with my grand babies and the children love their kindy, and there new friends. Best wishes for our kindy.”

“Truly a home away from home for very young children (pre-kinder) and kindergarteners. They stay true to providing a warm, nourishing, comforting and beautiful environment for the children.”

“Lovely staff and great learning environment. They have high standards for planning and reaching goals for the children. They provide activities based on the interests of each child to help them develop new skills, confidence and independence. They have also been so helpful in teaching us things we can do at home to expand on learning and exploring.”

“Future Kids has been a very friendly and welcoming place to be involved with. Our children are happy and engaged in their learning and social activities. Staff are professional and committed to the children and families”

“Dee and the team, best people. Thank you so much for your patience with my daughter. So grateful”