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“I was invited and had the pleasure of attending a family event at this kindergarten together with parents and children, and I was very impressed. The atmosphere was warm, welcoming, and full of positive energy. The teachers and staff created a lovely environment where everyone felt included and comfortable. A truly heart-warming experience that reflects the wonderful community spirit of the kindergarten!”

“Amazing space and teachers! My son loved it and it was a second home to him. The outdoor playground is fantastic”

“The best decision we ever made. Nature is all the toys you need. Imagination sparks creativity. We have seen confidence increase and a greater awareness of self and so too increased sense of belonging. A Nature based classroom is the best school for anyone young and old. Amazing heartfelt teachers enhance the experience even more so”

“After debating what type of bed would be safest for our toddler daughter, we found the Montessori house bed. We were thrilled to find a local Montessori craftsman. After some struggles with getting the bed put together right, they came out and fixed what we had done to make sure it was sturdy and safe. We love the bed, the fun frame, and the safety that the floor bed provides.”

“Wonderful centre. Very supportive and capable staffs.”

“Waitakere Kindy has been the best kindy for both my girls. The teachers are the best and the environment including the large outdoor play area are awesome. The transition from kindy to school went smoothly for my now school aged daughter but I know will be the same with my 4 year old. I’d recommend Waitakere kindy to anyone!”

“Birdwood kindergarten is awesome, all 3 of mine have been through here and the teachers are so lovely. My children have love coming to birdwood x Thank you”

“Amazing staff, super happy to have my little baby girl there. The staff there treat her as if she's their own.”

“My girl loves it there super supportive loves going to kindy everyday”

“imma just leave all my memories here!”

“Loved this kindergarten, all the teachers are really careful and kind. My son loves going there”

“Absolutely amazing Kindy with fantastic facilities. All the kids love it here and it shows.”

“A montessori primary class supported by the wider school creates a fantastic learning environment.”

“I can’t speak highly enough of Shining Stars . It has been an absolute blessing for our whānau. The ECC teachers go above and beyond for our tamariki, showing incredible patience, compassion, and dedication to teaching them so much more than I ever expected. They nurture not just learning but also confidence, curiosity, and kindness. I love how they celebrate every child’s uniqueness and encourage them every step of the way. The themed days like Wheels Day are always a hit with the kids, and it’s clear the teachers put a lot of thought and care into creating fun, educational experiences. From hatching chickens to learning how make use of eggs , gardening, baking, cooking ,the hands-on learning is just beautiful to witness. My little ones are always coming home with new knowledge and stories to share. It gives me peace of mind knowing they’re in such a safe, caring, and inspiring environment. I currently have both my youngest enrolled, and I honestly feel so lucky to have found Shining Stars when I did. Each morning drop-off comes with a little sadness, knowing we’re one day closer to saying goodbye when they move on to primary school. A special thank you to Mandy and Liz who always provide thoughtful updates and feedback about what the kids are learning and how we can keep it going at home. I’m truly grateful to all the amazing ladies for everything they do. I see you,every single one of you .Shining Stars is exactly that – a shining star in our community.”

“We did Spaced here and have had a couple of birthday parties here too. A really fantastic place with everything a kid could want”

“My child loves this place. Great teachers, variety and learning experiences.”

“My son started piano with no prior knowledge and I’m very pleased with his progress. Berthine is very professional and good with kids. Even during lockdown we moved our sessions online. I would highly recommend Berthine for your music tutor!”

“I had been wanting to have a professional singing lesson for years, but felt resistant and somewhat nervous about going forward with it. Eventually I booked in with Sally and was completely surprised about her special ability to guide me with the process to actually having sound coming out of my mouth. It was an amazing experience where I felt inspired, confident and amazed that I actually was singing by the end of the first lesson. I highly recommend her vocal training. Thank you! Mia”

“Great kindy. Very welcoming and clean. Teachers are super great at communicating with parents. Overall I'm very happy with their services and 100% trust my child in their care. Thank you Seeds.”

“It has been like a 2nd home to our little one. She is thriving and loving her carers and friends. They provide the most wonderful team of carers. Extremely knowledgeable and sympathetic. Could not be any happier with our choice.”

“We can never thank Julie, the Principal of Epsom South enough for accommodating our nephew, who was almost classified as a special needs child. They transformed him into one gifted child in 3 months. No words to praise the skills, dedication, cultural competency of the teachers. Large outdoor play area, gardening for kids, creativity area, library, chickens and bird duty, the list will be endless.”

“A well run well resourced small centre. The teachers are caring and attentive, the whole family feels welcome when we do drop offs and pick ups. A lot of opportunities for messy and creative play. Regular updates and photos. Children spend a lot of time outdoors. Unfortunately, winter bugs are very common among under twos but that’s the case in all centres, especially post-covid.”