Children's entertainment in New Zealand

“I am grateful to Sunbeams whānau for having taken good care of my two kids. We are so blessed to have the best teachers support our children's learning, self-discovery, holistic development. Most of all, you have a planted a beautiful seed of the living Word of God, His love embodied, ever present in our lives in Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior. Matthew 19:14 Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.””

“I couldn’t speak more highly of A Child’s Place. We enrolled our one-year-old son after a tough experience at a previous centre, so I was naturally cautious. But Megan and the incredible infant room team went above and beyond to ensure he felt safe, settled, and genuinely cared for. One thing that really stood out to us was the primary caregiving model — having a consistent teacher who took the lead in building a strong bond with our son made a huge difference, especially as he wasn’t very familiar or comfortable with others in the beginning. He now looks forward to daycare each day — his face lights up at the mention of his teachers’ names, he runs off happily at drop-off, and I’m always greeted with the biggest smile at pick-up. The teachers are constantly engaged with the kids — whether they’re on the floor reading, outside exploring, or sitting alongside them at mealtimes, you can tell the care is genuine. The centre itself is always spotless and well-organised, and the team are incredibly responsive to any needs or changes we’ve raised. We were especially grateful for the support and advice they offered when we were navigating some sleep struggles. The care and attention to detail in sharing updates, milestones (big and small), and daily happenings make it feel like so much more than just childcare — it’s a true community and family. I’ll be forever grateful to Megan, Ross, and the team for creating such a warm, nurturing environment, and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend A Child’s Place to anyone”

“My son loves it! He is learning so much and always has a great day. The kaiako take great care of my boy, and I love the high quality learning stories, the provocations, the beautiful large outdoor environment, the quality resources and healthy home cooked food. My son is absolutely thriving in such a sensitive period of his development and I wouldn’t take him anywhere else. He tells me about the bikes he rides, the sandpit, he sings songs and enjoys the extras that nobody else offers such as Tiny Yoga and Tiny Pet Day. I also love the special events they put on for Mothers Day/ Fathers Day, Xmas, Matariki and more. I feel like they go above and beyond! Highly recommend Tiny Voices; nowhere else compares! We are very happy :-)”

“We moved our daughter to learning tree from another centre and the quality is absolutely the best. All the staff are friendly and go the extra mile. The rooms are so inviting and warm. Thanks Learning Tree for your love and care.”

“Great kindy. Lovely space and awesome teachers who have really respectful and clear relationships with the tamariki.”

“Tuatara Kids has been such a friendly and supportive childcare centre. We came from a much larger centre which was more chaotic and busy. Coming into Tuatara was such a breath of fresh air, the kids are noticeably happy and have a lot of fun together. The kaiako are so warm and welcoming and we have always had a seamless experience with the administrative side of things. Because it’s a smaller centre there’s a really nice community feel to it and we’ve gotten to know a lot of lovely families through our child’s friends at TK. Can’t rate highly enough!”

“This is a fantastic little kindergarten in a beautiful neighbourhood. The teachers are welcoming and very caring. They show genuine interest in helping our little one settle in and have made an enormous effort to help us as parents settle in by introducing us to other parents. They have good values and a good structure. Nice mix between outside and inside - a good set up. Highly recommend. It is so nice to see our son happy to go to kindy so early on in his time there.”

“Both of my kids have gone to KEL and I could not be happier that they did. The care shown by the teaching team has been extraordinary, Tenaya is a wonderful leader and has provided support and advice to our family, they are building a wonderful space for children and families.”

“They look after my baby with great care. They take care of my baby as much as I do at home. I am always thankful to them and I am very happy to have their services.”

“I've been training with the school for close to 4 years and while at first I wasn't too sure what to expect, I soon found that I was regularly attending and was very much enjoying what I was doing. Having done other martial arts before, I was initially unsure of what else I could get out of training besides the fitness aspect. Soon after I saw that Kenpo doesn't just address the how, but the why and the more I trained, the more I grew to love training. From intense work outs and conditioning, to self defense, there's not too much more you could ask for in a Martial Arts school Sensei Sean Fitzpatrick has created a great environment for us to train in, which has not only allowed us to develop as martial artists, but as individuals and also develop good strong friendships between all those training together. Come along for a session, I guarantee you that you will not regret it!”

“Fond memories of Newlands Childcare. My daughter still remembers her teachers and the kids, 4 yeara ago. Great daycare.”

“My son started at City Kids at 2 years old, and even though he is our 4th child in childcare, we have never been happier with a preschool. The teachers are actual treasures, they got to know him quickly and are so adaptable to his needs, rather than what is easiest for them. Along with the amazing teachers, City Kids provides quality, thoughtful resources, delicious healthy meals and takes the children on awesome adventures around the city! Most importantly, our son loves preschool and all of his teachers and friends.”

“Very happy with the quality of care and education our daughter received at KinderCare Karori. 5 stars.”

“My child is always excited to come back to the centre. One day, she just act like a teacher to her little brother and asking us when he will come to school too. It tell us that she is happy at the child care.”

“BestStart Petone is a wonderful childcare centre. We had two of our boys there and loved it!”

“I would like to say again what a wonderful place our twins visit every day. There is an ecological, harmless environment both inside the classroom and outside. We are delighted with the amazing variety of materials, toys, and pictures that are so interesting for children of their age. All of these promote the curiosity and imagination of our kids. They can touch, use, and play with everything, conducting different experiments with some of the items. I am amazed by the engaging activities offered to the children, such as painting with and without a paintbrush, dressing up, science experiments, Olympic games, and pretend play. For example, today you can be a caring mother for your doll, and tomorrow you might participate in a scientific experiment. One of the wonderful traditions of the center is visiting various public places where adults work, such as libraries and ambulance stations. These excursions are extremely exciting for the children, broadening their horizons and helping them understand how life around them is organized. I especially want to highlight the teachers, Gitika and Jaimee, to whom my children are very attached! I see their caring and attentive glances directed at our kids. I feel how these specialists, with great love for each child, manage and organize all activities, using their knowledge of child psychology at this age. I feel how they create an environment and activities that help develop each child’s abilities. These kind ladies carefully monitor the development of each child and sincerely rejoice in their successes. From time to time, we receive reports about our children's lives and achievements. These include wonderful photos of our beloved children during their activities, accompanied by warm words of joy, heartfelt admiration, support, and inspiration. It is incredibly touching that these letters are addressed to the child! This is a brilliant idea! We will save all the letters and read and reread them with our children! A big thank you to our administrators, Liz and Nakita, who notify us in advance and politely remind us so that we, the parents, don’t forget things in the daily rush. Our cook, Liz, does an incredible job preparing hot, delicious, and healthy breakfasts and lunches for the children, and we are very grateful to her for this! Thank you so much for your love and care for our children. This is the best place for them, truly a gem in the heart of our city!”

“Thanks Cinnamon, Nikki, Mandy, Sonya and all the educators of Ascot park Kindergarten for giving our daughter a home away from home. We as parents really appreciate all the hard work you guys put in taking care of our little ones. Sauhbat always have a good time at her kindergarten and feels safe under your care. She has progressed a lot in confidence. Thanks for being such an integral part of her life and making her feel so loved and welcomed. We couldn’t have found a better place for Sauhbat. Regards Tanya and Vivek”

“Best place for kids. The teaching staff are very good, caring. Thanks for their great efforts.”

“Great to have something besides kids playgrounds. Off course these are also very important to the community.. But this fitness are, located on 2 corners of the park.. Provides very good opportunities for a decent upper body workout using your own weight. Also you could do jogs/runs from one corner to the other corner to have a cardio component as well. Ready to pump?”

“Really lovely Park with plenty of signboards for information. Lovely gardens. Kids playground.”

“Definitely one of the better parks in Christchurch. Decent playground and heaps of open grass.”

“Absolutely wonderful space and environment and the teachers are fabulous 10/10”

“When looking for a daycare for my firstborn, Kindercare was 100% the best choice. We have been attending since 2023 and I intend to keep him there until he starts school. We felt a lot of support from all the staff, the environment is super clean and organised and I always felt very confident in leaving my baby boy in good hands. He is 3 years old now and every day he is super happy to go to Kindercare.”

“We have loved being a part of LBP for the last 18m, my son thrives and I love the shared spaces for all ages to interact and enjoy. I love the menu options on offer and that the kaiako enjoy working there which makes me happy knowing my son has happy educators”

“Enrolling my son in this Kindy was the best decision I’ve made for him. We moved from another centre (after visiting a few before that) and from the moment we walked in to Selwyn St Kindy we were made to feel so welcome; all staff immediately engaged with me, my son and my younger daughter too. Communication has been excellent, both in person and through the online platform, we always know what’s happening day to day. The kindy has a great large outdoor space and a beautiful and engaging indoor space. The teachers go above and beyond, embracing the strengths of families and celebrating the diverse community. What I love most is the genuine love and energy for the children, they truly put kids first and always take the time to comfort and listen to the children and their needs. They do it all, so many wonderful opportunities for the kids, they seek out interesting learning opportunities They sing with the kids, bake, use lots of te reo, actively teach about managing emotions, I really cannot fault them. It’s the kindy I wish all kids could have!”