Children's entertainment in New Zealand

“The most amazing staff, i absolutely love this place, happy and clean environment. I have known the centre and staff for many years now, my son started going here first and now my little girl started this year and she settled so well thank you to all the staff who always make’s her comfortable with lots of cuddles. From receptionist, centre manager and the teachers, a big thank you , you all are amazing and the best at what you do.”

“Great place for watching teenagers scream at each other while playing Valorant. Music room very accessible, and got almost run over by people riding the tri-wheeled bikes. Very fun”

“We visited Paint the Earth for part of our end-of-year celebration, and it was a truly lovely experience. The studio has a calm, welcoming atmosphere that immediately helps you slow down and feel at ease. The session was thoughtfully guided, supportive without being prescriptive, which made it accessible and enjoyable for everyone, regardless of prior experience. It was a wonderful way to spend time together, unwind, and reconnect after a busy year. We left feeling relaxed, uplifted, and proud of what we had created. Thank you for such a thoughtful and well-run experience. We would happily recommend Paint the Earth and would love to return in the future.”

“As a professional dancer from the U.S. I flew to Auckland to come here to train. This place is made for people who are professional or people who want to dance recreationally. This is the place to be for dance. This place will not only contribute to you as an artist but classes are taught by people that are very knowledgeable about what they are teaching. Also this studio constantly has professional opportunities for staff and students. This place is next level.”

“We absolutely love RFTS. Teachers here are incredible, especially the teachers at shooting star room. They are teaching my son more than I manage to at home! He often comes home surprising us with new skills, songs or things he learned. We feel so lucky to have found such a wonderful preschool!”

“Best place for anyone who wants to enrol their child in a nurturing, caring and supportive environment. I have had only great experiences with the team.. from their front office staff to the teachers, relievers, everyone is just amazing!! Love this centre!!”

“We’ve been doing transition visits recently with my 17-month-old daughter, and I truly appreciate the teachers here. They are patient, sensitive to each child’s needs and interests, and always respond with love and understanding. After the first two hours I left my daughter with the teachers, she came back home singing Brown Bear! Since then, every time she arrives at the centre, Teacher Wilma shows her the goldfish she loves, and Teacher Chloe sings Brown Bear with her—creating a warm, consistent, and welcoming atmosphere. Each time during pick-up, I can see how well the teachers know my daughter—her likes and dislikes, and her little habits. Even though we’ve only been here for two weeks, I can already see a genuine relationship and attachment forming between her and the teachers. I feel so thankful and blessed to have chosen this place.”

“Update: It’s been over a year and a half since my last review and we are still very happy with our Palms family. The centre just had a makeover and it looks amazing!! My daughter is so happy when it’s “Kindy Time” I hardly get a goodbye when I drop her off before she jets off to play with her friends. My daughter started with Palms Educare a week ago and the staff has really helped making the transition easier. The teachers in the baby class are amazing and caring and have so much patience. My daughter also has a medical condition and the staff has been very supportive and accommodating. So far we are very happy and will definitely recommend the centre (in fact I have already).”

“Very big Thank You!! to Barb and Dave from warblers retreat for the perfect Eco Nature Registry style wedding. Absolutely amazing grounds with so much immersive nature surrounding you. The Canopy venue is truly beautiful, the perfect private setting with everything you need. Our guests were very impressed! Barb definitely made our wedding day as stress free as possible with all the help we needed to make our day perfect. we couldn’t be happier with using barbs celebrant services, The perfect celebrant for our day, Barb made us feel very comfortable and relaxed, allowing us to really enjoy our ceremony. Highly Recommended from newly weds Mr&Mrs Dawson.”

“My son started attending Kimberley Childcare at 8 months old. As a first-time mum, I was nervous about going back to work and wanted to find a place that would not only support him developmentally but would also make him feel cared for and loved. Kimerbley Childcare is that place. Everyone at the centre, from the teachers to the staff, is welcoming and encouraging. They have not only embraced my son, but our entire family. I cannot recommend Kimberley Childcare enough. They are whanau-centered and full of aroha.”

“We love Co Kids - their approach/philosophy towards education, adventure, celebrating all the different cultures and the warm environment is perfect for our boy (and us, we always love being there). The centre is so supportive of the whole family, including all the teachers and the centre manager Seema. Our son loves it there so much and has grown in so many ways. Communication is excellent, the teachers are so kind, calm and gentle with all the kids. All are also so approachable and open, and they are supporting us so much with figuring out how to raise our child! So much amazing help! We love how they love our son. We got an amazing vibe from the first visit and that has been proven to be right throughout the year our son has attended. We highly recommend Co Kids for, among many other positives, their philosophies, beautiful people, modern and spacious facilities, and plentiful and delicious menu! I think the most important thing is that peace of mind that you get when you know your child is in such safe hands in terms of their development being supported and the genuine care the staff have for the children. This was the best decision we could have made for our son.”

“We have been sending our child to Rising Stars for almost two years now, and our experience has been nothing short of wonderful. The staff is incredibly caring and attentive, always ensuring that each child feels safe, happy, and engaged. The activities are well-planned and educational, promoting both learning and creativity. We've seen significant growth in our child, both socially and academically. The communication from the management is clear and consistent, keeping us well-informed about our child's progress and any upcoming events, they also have this mobile app and that makes our life more cherish by the writeups done by teachers about their activities and achievements, its kind of a souvenir for their life which they refer later on. We're confident that Rising stars is the right place for our child's continued growth and development. Highly Recommend.”

“Our son has been going to this daycare since he was 11 month old , it took him sometime to adjust however teachers were really caring and helpful, he has now moved to over 2 yo class and he has been doing really great there, teachers are all caring , he has a special bond with his teacher Usha.❤️.we highly recommend this daycare.”

“Thank you so much for taking care of our baby. It really means the world to us knowing that she is loved, happy and safe in your care. We are so grateful in everything you do ❤️”

“Amazing centre and staff. We have two children attending Blooming Buds and we couldn't be happier. The toddlers room recently has had a change of staff, Alice (Head teacher) is amazing, we truly appreciate the love and care she shows our son. Lisa and the Preschool team always go above and beyond for our daughter and the education she is receiving is fantastic. What a wonderful environment.”

“We love Toddlers Turf from it’s safe facility, happy environment, loving and trustworthy teachers, healthy food and heaps of amazing activities for children. It’s all positive from when we started sending our child in 2020. He has learnt heaps and made friends. Highly recommended childcare. Everything is taken care of. No worries to any parent. Thank you Toddlers Turf and all of the staff that makes up this wonderful Centre!”

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Our daughter absolutely loves being part of the Renaissance School of Dance! The teachers are warm, supportive, and so talented. She looks forward to every class and has grown in both skill and confidence since joining. The performances are always fabulous – beautifully organised and such a joy to watch.”

“Our son Darby attended Bambinos Early Childhood Centre for four years. Bambinos offers an excellent range of engaging activities and thoughtful care. He was able to develop trusting relationships with both his teachers and the other children. It was always so reassuring to know that while at daycare, he was happy, engaged, and safe. We’re so grateful to the team at Bambinos for giving Darby such a positive start with his early learning.”

“Loved my pregnancy massage it was my first time visiting Bella Mama and I’ll definitely be back for a massage - The massage was a gift and package I wasn’t 100% sure what was included so thought I’d just see what it entailed- it may have been nice for staff to clarify the package when I arrived or explained the steps of what to expect before the massage started ( I know I could’ve asked too but thought I’d just see how it all went- sometimes it was a bit hard to understand exactly what my therapist was saying possibly due to the accent but that was minor some other potential aspects of the experience that could do with slight consideration in my opinion, instead of moving to a “sleep” room after the massage I would’ve preferred to stay laying in the room where the massage took place even jsut for 10-15 mins the move to the other room for snacks, as your so relaxed and could just nod off but once you get up it was hard to get back into that relaxed sleep mode again, in the sleep room the ambience was lost as no music like there was in the waiting room/massage room all I could hear was the workers walking around the hard wood floors and receptionist talking on the phone again not quite as tranquil to encourage sleep, maybe a sleep eye mask would be been nice - snacks could be improved slightly e.g maybe an added pregnancy focused cookie or nutritious mini smoothie (maybe a place for a supplier to promote a pregnancy/lactation drink) or an option to choose your desired tea. Overall the massage was brilliant and staff were super lovely felt looked after with the extra pillows to support my pregnant bump highly recommend the massage, the sleep part of the package not really needed in my opinion save your money unless your really a deep sleeper that can nod off easily”

“From day one, we’ve felt confident and happy having our child at BestStart Mangere East. The teachers are genuinely caring and always make the kids feel safe, seen, and supported. It’s such an inclusive environment where every child is encouraged to be themselves. Our little one absolutely loves going each day, and we’ve seen so much growth in their confidence and social skills. I’d highly recommend BestStart to any family looking for a daycare that truly puts kids first.”

“We cannot thank Apples enough for the incredible care and love they’ve shown our daughter. The growth we’ve seen in her has been truly amazing. The teachers go above and beyond to create a nurturing environment, making learning enjoyable and engaging. Our daughter used to be quite selective with her food, but thanks to the encouragement from her wonderful teachers, she now happily eats her vegetables and tries new foods! It’s clear that each child is supported with such dedication, and we will always cherish the special memories created at Apples. Although we’re leaving due to a change in circumstances, we will forever hold dear the time she spent there. If you’re looking for a place where your child will be loved, encouraged, and inspired, we highly recommend Apples!”

“The most caring, nurturing group of teachers, they really are amazing! Will be forever grateful for the love my daughter receives, she loves being an Active Explorer!! A fantastic thought out centre with ample outdoor space and heaps of daily creativity through sensory/messy play, which i love getting updates on throughout my working day! Made my transition back to work as easy as it could be. Fab management as well as healthy food and snacks.”

“My wife and I sent our son to Bambinos when he turned 3. Riyansh loved it from the get go. Over the 2 years many teachers at Bambinos have changed and the new teachers here now have brought in new methods and techniques which Riyansh enjoys alot and looks forward to goin 2 bambinos every single day. I would like to personally thank Geralyn, Rihana, Yasmin, Abdul and the other teachers who have looked after Riyansh during his time there. They all have given very good feedback about his abilities. I would highly recommend anyone who is in close proximity to bambinos to send their kids there. We live in Takanini and still sent riyansh to manukau bambinos and it was well worth it. 5 star for the early childhood teaching they provide. Thank you Rish and Sonam Maharaj”

“We’re so grateful to have found a place where our daughter feels safe, supported, and encouraged to explore and grow. Highly recommend Little Pearls to any parent looking for a nurturing and positive kindergarten experience! The environment is warm, welcoming, and well-organized, with a great mix of play-based and structured learning activities. Our daughter settled in quickly and comes home happy and excited to share what she learned each day. Thank you little pearls family!!!!!”

“I highly recommend Bear Park Mairangi Bay! Both our children have been attending from a very young age, and they’ve truly thrived in such a supportive learning environment. The teachers and staff are amazing—they’re proactive with communication and always go the extra mile to support each child’s growth and development. For any parents looking for a safe and nurturing place for their kids, Bear Park Mairangi Bay is outstanding!”

“Best day care! All the staff are lovely. The atmosphere is welcoming. I've had 2 kids enrolled here. One has gone to school now and my second leaves in December. I literally just picked up enrollment forms to enroll my 1year old here. If you're looking for a daycare I highly recommend this one. It's hard to find a daycare where you feel safe to leave your kids. I've had my older 2 enrolled at 3 daycares before I found this one. My kids have become more confident within themselves, they enjoy/ed going to daycare and my one currently still going just adores her teachers. So yes highly recommend :)”

“Best Start Tironui Road are an amazing centre with awesome teachers. My son loves attending each day and I know I am leaving him in safe hands with teachers who genuinely care about him and actively explore and nurture his interests. The whole team have been incredibly supportive to us as a whanau, throughout the time our son has attended and I could recommend them highly enough!”

“We took a trip to see the great range of quality furnishings at Urbano Interiors at the East Tamaki branch. We found a table we liked. Purchased it and had it delivered and assembled . The whole process was very smooth and we had lunch on our new table under 24 hrs from buying it. The staff are very helpful and friendly. Highly recommend .”

“my Two eldest children attend Mangere East Creative Gardens Learning Centre and absolutely love it, my son couldn't speak before and now since he started in May this year he speaks clearly and can understand better what is being said, he also has become more social and outgoing as he was a very shy boy. My daughter has absolutely grown a lot education wise, but they also helped her open up more, express her feelings, was my greatest decision sending my kids here, and the staffs are absolutely lovely and very caring always feels like a second home when we come there”