Children's entertainment in New Zealand

“We absolutely love HH! Both of my kids are flourishing in such a supportive and engaging environment. The staff are incredibly caring, and they make learning fun and exciting. I’m grateful for the strong foundation my children are receiving here!”

“Our daughter has had such a wonderful start at Sunbeams. The staff are all so friendly and caring and the space feels like home, which is exactly what we wanted from a kindy. Each day new, fun activities have been set out around the kindy for the children to explore, learn and play with. It's an inspiring, nurturing place that we are so happy to be a part of.”

“We couldn’t be happier with our experience at Little Dinosaurs. The owner and teachers are incredibly caring, patient, and genuinely invested in the children’s wellbeing and development. Our 3-year-old daughter absolutely loves going there, so we have just added an extra day for her to attend. Communication with parents is excellent too, and activities are thoughtful and engaging. Highly recommend to any family looking for a safe, nurturing, and fun place for their little one.”

“I, Krishan, assert with confidence that Adventureland stands as the optimal choice in the locality for nursery education. The staff exhibits excellence, comprising highly qualified and experienced teachers. Aman, the head of Adventureland, demonstrates exceptional support and understanding towards individuals and their circumstances, as well as the developmental levels of children. Witnessing significant improvement in my child within a brief duration, culminating in a heartwarming graduation ceremony and birthday celebration last week, I extend heartfelt gratitude to Aman, Carla, Maria, Ruwini, and all staff members. I wholeheartedly recommend Adventureland Early Childhood center to all.”

“I love the genuine passion and care the staff have for the kids. My little one at 9 months old had no trouble settling in, she is absolutely thriving there. I love the kind and positive staff, who create such a warm, caring and safe environment, the care and attention she is given, small teacher to child ratios, the fun stimulating activities including lots of messy play and the photos/ learning books they update regularly, the awesome food they provide. Its all so great. Highly recommend!”

“Great Experience at Game Roost I recently visited Game Roost and had an excellent experience! The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming, with plenty of seating and a calm environment perfect for both work and leisure. The internet speed is fast and reliable, making it easy to get work done without interruptions. The staff is friendly and always ready to help. I was also impressed with the clean, well-maintained equipment, and the wide variety of snacks and drinks available. It's a great spot to spend a few hours, whether you need to catch up on emails, play games, or just relax with some browsing. Highly recommend!”

“My daughter started Love and Joy a week after she turned one. She is 19 months now.We can see how much her language has developed over the last few months. She can speak so well and clearly although we are bilingual. She sings most of the rhymes with actions. She has become independent sleeping , eating and also can solo play if needed. She is very social and interactive with people she meets. We have also noticed that she cleans up after play and puts things back in her place. Thanks to Lee and her team of amazing, caring and nurturing teachers. They make sure that the child has eaten, slept and well looked after. Also, my son who is now in school went to Love and Joy . Excellent day care. Highly recommend!”

“We hired two games over the weekend. They were fantastic! We will definitely do more in the future. Iain and Lucy were great, really easy and accommodating.”

“All Saints is a great small community centre - the teachers are amazing and it is a great space for the kids! Small roll and good teacher / child ratio makes it feel a calm and safe space. Flexible hours a bonus!”

“My daughter has been attending giraffes for 7 months now and she loves it. The staff are all wonderful and very attentive to our child’s development, in particular to being prepared to start primary school. It’s a beautiful centre that provides quality care for children I highly recommend this centre.”

“A preschool cannot be missed! My daughter started at Smart Start since she was three. We absolutely loved here. A huge thank you to the lovely teachers Sarah, Sophie, Anne and Jenny, for all the effort over the past two years. The amount of attention, care and love they’ve given Fay is massive and unforgettable❤️ One of the good things I love about Montessori is everyday children get the chance to sit down properly and focus on their little task, which is great for developing their attention sense. Having time to free play, to focus and to do circle time, this gives them a great habit of getting ready for school. We love this center and will highly recommend Smart Start to friends around us. Book a visit with lovely principal Rebecca, you will be impressed too!”

“This centre truly deserves more than just 5 stars. Phoebe and her incredible team are amazing with the kids. I have a non-verbal 4-year-old daughter, and since she started here, she has become so much more vocal! She even puts her own shoes away at home and washes her hands with soap. My autistic child used to struggle with following instructions, but since joining BSMC last year, she's made tremendous progress. Believe me when I say, I tried nearly 10 different centres before finding this one. From the moment I walked in, I felt something different, and I knew this was the right place for my girl. The staff are so patient and understanding with her. She absolutely loves going to daycare and always says "excited" when I drop her off. They make her feel safe and loved, and as a parent, what more could you ask for?”

“Very good day care . Ever since my son has joined he has gained alot of confidence. Made new friends and is always happy to go there. We could see the happiness in his eyes everyday and that's all we want from any daycare. So happy !!!”

“Our family loves Red Kite Preschool, we make the daily effort to travel 30minutes in traffic each day because the staff are so welcoming, professional and knowledgeable. We love that they have male teachers as role models, and that some of the teachers speak Mandarin & Cantonese to our children who are of Chinese decent. We did not hesitate to send our 2nd child into the baby room, as we know that the she is cared for with lots of love and adoration ”

“We have our son (4y) and daughter (1.5y) at BestStart Remuera road. I really feel like we hit the jackpot with this daycare. There is a real focus on our daughter's development in the baby room. They really care about her and she loves going everyday. I have noticed her recently excelling in her speech and even has started identifying colours. I was so nervous at first as it took her a while to settle – the staff were calm and reassured me of what is normal and I'm glad to now see her toddle in willingly! In the 2y and over room it's mixed ages like that of Kindergarten and they have started a "school ready" program for the 4y+ preschoolers. I feel like my own IQ has been bolstered by what my son has learnt over the past few months. He knows so much about the solar system and has started writing his name. The expertise the teachers here bring is definitely more than I ever hoped for. More than happy with Remuera Road!”

“We moved to Auckland from the US and were nervous about our daughter starting a new school in a new country. BBEC has been offered such a kind, warm and fun environment that has helped her transition to be very seamless. Our daughter looks forward to seeing her teachers and her friends each day. It gives us a lot of peace of mind to know that she’s in good hands and in a fun learning environment each day.”

“My son started in the Kahurangi room when he was 7 months old and is just about to turn 1. I couldn’t have asked for a better start for him, the teachers are all wonderful and caring and make a fab team. My son is thriving and loves going to daycare. Would definitely recommend 100%”

“My daughter is very happy here and has made some good friends. Her carers are friendly and approachable and the centre is willing to invite feedback and improve services to help foster development at every stage. There is a great outdoor play area at the centre, as it's an older building and has a bit more space. I would also give credit to the events the centre plans and the level of effort that goes into bringing families together.”

“Hi, this best start teachers and other staff members are really very nice and helpful …….. you guys are doing a great job…. Its just like a family members …… I don’t have more words to explain …. I will just say that it’s really very nice take care place for my baby ….. Thank you to all teachers and staff members ……..”

“Such a beautiful, caring, friendly, and warm-welcoming centre! We are so happy to have our son here. Special thanks to Suman, the administrator – thank you for your help and support.”

“My son start in 2022 when he just turned to two. He learn lots of and enjoyed every day. This is very good school. He was so happy there. We will miss this school. Thank you.”

“Beststart Oraha has been incredible care and education for my daughter for over 3 years. The teachers are caring, passionate and the centre feels like an extension of home and part of the community.”

“I will strongly recommend Kingsway Preschool Silverdale. My son spent an amazing year here. They have excellent management and system and allow parents to know everything from school in time. All teachers are patient, creative and always have smiles on their faces. Thanks for everything. :)”

“Profound experience with the group breathwork session, would love to do it again. The highlights for me were connecting with my inner child, and experiencing the power of what I can do with my breath. Wessel and Giulia held the space really well.”

“I have had my two boys through Little Poppy's and they have had the best time there. They have a large outdoor area which is perfect for my busy boys. The teachers are very nurturing and always plan for exciting and fun experiences for the children. My children also rave about the meals, which as a parent, is comforting knowing that they are well fed. I highly recommend Little Poppy's Preschool to anyone wanting a homely, safe and fun environment for your precious little ones.”

“We love Tindalls Garden! We have viewed many ECEs in the area prior to moving to the coast and Tindalls Garden really stood out. The environment was positive, bright and spacious. Plenty of educational opportunities for the children, plenty of play too. Great spaces for children from babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers. There's a tennis court at the back which my little one absolutely loves! All of the teachers there are AMAZING! They are attentive, caring, and they truly have the best interests at heart for the children. My little girl has been at her happiest at Tindalls, she has built a great relationship with her teachers and made heaps of good friends. We are also appreciative of the safety gates they have in place to ensure children remain in the centre's. We highly recommend Tindalls Garden ECE! 10/10 ⭐️”

“My son is very happy here at Beststart Whangaparaoa. The staff are kind and caring, my son has a good bond with all of them. I know he’s in good hands when I leave. He’s happy, confident and thriving there. Would recommend Best Start Whangaparaoa to everyone!”

“Louise and her team were amazing to deal with from start to finish. Nothing was too hard and she was on top of everything, kids had an amazing time, such a fantastic space for them and when they sat down to eat she sent all the adults outside and she looked after them so we could sit and eat too, worth every penny! Biggest complaint is the kids didn't want to leave at the end!”