Children's entertainment in New Zealand

“Leamington Playcentre has an awesome outdoor playground - plenty of room for the kids to run around and explore. Lovely friendly parents too! Definitely recommend.”

“We have our two boys attending Cambridge Early Learning Centre, and we couldn't be happier with the care they receive. The teachers are exceptional, providing a nurturing and stimulating environment for our children. Both of our boys absolutely love it there, and we see their growth and development every day. The staff's dedication and warmth make it a wonderful place for our kids. We only have positive things to say about this fantastic daycare and highly recommend it to other parents!”

“The Waimakariri parks are becoming well known for the facilities and the care the local council workers take of them. Mowed lawns, clear walking tracks, rubbish bins, seating and entertainment for both young and old folks alike. We are lucky in the uses our council puts these otherwise empty spaces to.. we have dog parks, walking trails,aquatic park, softball diamonds , sports fields, a food forest, a freedom camping area, and so many other good uses for the locals. I would love to see them really splash out and put in a water play splash pad for the kids.”

“The teachers are all so amazing. They were caring, supportive and dedicated to supporting my daughters growth while she attended. I'm super grateful for the start they gave my daughter and would recommend!”

“Best start somerset has been amazing,. Teachers are friendly and experienced. Fun activities for kids and interaction with parents regarding child's developmental goal is worth praising. Highly recommend.”

“Omg Sheryl, Kristian and Ryan were amazing they went over and above what was expected .. thank u so much”

“i love that there is so much great outdoor space and lovely teachers.”

“I found their services to always be so positive and effective leaving me feeling like there wasn’t any obstacle I couldn’t get through, especially with Brenda I couldn’t recommend going there enough to absolutely anyone from any sort of back ground! this is the safest most welcoming place with absolutely no judgement from anyone, not to mention the lovely bev who greets you at the front desk amazing woman / men helping build a better you!”

“I honestly cannot praise Ilam Montessori School enough. it is simply beyond amazing. My son has been attending daycare and preschools since he was 6 months old, he is 4.5 years old now so we've gone through a number of centres and Montessori schools over the years. But truly, nothing compares to Ilam Montessori. When we moved down to Christchurch from Auckland about 6 months ago, my 4-year-old son and I visited many different schools. In the end, I let him decide where he felt most comfortable, and without hesitation he chose Ilam Montessori, other schools just could not even compare. The owner, Rebecca, truly makes this place special. Her passion and genuine care shine through in everything she does. She takes the time to know each child’s personality and loves and cares for them as if they were her own. I also really like how she keeps parents updated, every time I pick up my son, she shares the highlights (and even the challenges) of his day. That simple act means so much when I can’t be there with him. At other daycares I’ve experienced, teachers seemed just wanted parents in and out and couldn't be bothered. But Rebecca makes sure we always feel connected to our children when we are not there with them. The quality of care here is on another level. Every child is treated as an individual, with well-thought out programs, activities, and plans designed to help them thrive. You can tell they put in so much efforts and the teachers aren’t just “doing a job”. They really love what they do and genuinely enjoy spending time with the children. That passion shows in everything, from the way they engage with the kids to the purposeful, well-planned activities that help build focus, confidence, and joy in learning. It’s such a nurturing, inspiring environment where children are loved, supported, and encouraged to flourish. My son is thriving here, and as a mum, I couldn’t be more grateful. Ilam Montessori is truly the best preschool we’ve ever experienced, and I would recommend it wholeheartedly to any parent.”

“Amazing place! Would highly recommend to parents looking for a preschool.”

“A nice little reserve - there's not a huge space to walk around, but it is a good quiet spot to go to think. And there's the bench across the road down the cycle path if you want to sit somewhere.”

“Green space primarily created for detention of stormwater. When it’s not raining is used for all kinds of recreational activities, including golf, dog walking and frisbee.”

“Green space created primarily for amenity values. Has some young small trees and seats.”

“Rushton road kindy is amazing my son loves going , warm friendly environment and very caring teacher's”

“We had our 3 children attend this kindy, it was and still is their favourite place. The staff are absolutely wonderful and they are the highlight of this kindergarten. Their care and attention to every family is so special. The teachers have incredible knowledge and experience and they form such a lovely bond with the kids. The oldschool feel of the kindy is nostalgic to our childhood with activities and toys we loved as kids too. They always have new and exciting stations setup for the kids to explore. The outside space is ideal, a large sandpit, mud kitchen and woodwork table were amongst our children’s favs. The new playground is coming along so well and we look forward to seeing the progress. Highly recommend this kindergarten!”

“Love how friendly staff is and all the effort that gets put into my son who has hearing loss”

“We've had amazing support here - we couldn't be more thankful if we tried to be.”

“Doubledot Media is one of the best companies I have ever worked with. It's well-organized and efficient, and the people genuinely care about the quality of their work and the satisfaction of their customers.”

“Very beautiful atmosphere for the our kids. I will recommend to all community people. Service and teacher are excellent best place enrol kids in Cambridge…”

“It's got excellent hammocks and a gigantic mattress protected against the elements. A place in the city where you can have a comfortable snoze.”

“Had a great time there last year”

“Cannot speak highly enough of the teachers at best start mville, they are amazing!”

“Excellent for football ⚽ my grandson loved it”

“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 :)”

“A wonderful place where children can explore the bush and feed the eels. I can absolutely recommend it.”