School in New Zealand

“By far the the friendliest staff we have encountered at any kindi. Our young daughter really loved coming to this place. The staff takes really good care of the kids. We had to switch to Halswell Kidsfirst because its way closer to us. But we and our daughter really enjoyed her time at this kindi while she was there.”

“Highly recommend Little Explorers Preschool. Our child loves it there. Fantastic facility, amazing outdoor space for the children to play which is what attracted us here originally. Great staff and a very community oriented small center.”

“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!”

“My daughter had singing lessons with Gina through her primary and secondary school years and really benefitted from the experience. Gina took her through all the singing grade exams, plus theory papers. I really rate Gina highly as a music teacher. She is a kind, patient and warm person with a genuine love of music and vocal performance. She has a real knack for bringing out the best in young people because she is so encouraging and positive. Her end of year concerts are a great way for students to show their progress and these are well-attended and well-run. As a parent, I have appreciated the hard work she put in to make these a success. My daughter is currently studying for a Bachelor of Music degree, majoring in Performance Singing. She could not have got this far without all the years of quality teaching from Gina, who prepared her so well for this phase of life. As a parent, I am very grateful for everything that Gina has done for us and have no hesitation in recommending her to others.”

“Little Peppertree truly feels like a second home for our son. It offers everything you'd hope for in a preschool—small numbers, warm and welcoming spaces, a wide variety of activities, and amazing teachers who clearly love being there just as much as the children do! The transition in was smooth and easy. Each day is filled with fun and meaningful experiences. We couldn’t be happier. Highly recommend!”

“Awesome zumba class. Passionate instructor, energetic atmosphere...keeps you going (at your own leisure and pleasure pace). Even when you think you tired and want to stop...that ain't happening cause its too much FUN!”

“Caitlin is the best teacher I have ever studied under. She has a depth of knowledge and a commitment to yoga that gives her classes a dimension that is not found in a lot of other classes.”

“Wonderful teachers and a fun and well shaded play area for the kids outside!”

“The best kindy in all of Hamilton. After looking around at a number of centres, the quality of Chapel Hill is far superior. First off, they actually have lawn, with an additional natural play forest area. The yard is very spacious and private, has a huge sand pit, and great playground equipment. There is plenty of shade to protect the kids from the sun, as well as plenty of space to ride the bikes! The classrooms are awesome. Really clean; everything is in designated areas, which is such great way to keep kids accountable for what they use. Majority of the equipment is wooden or natural materials, and all are open ended. The room never looks cluttered, but actually beautiful - Aesthetically pleasing to the eye. The toilets are user friendly, and spotless!! Never have I seen cleaner bathrooms than these. My little girl can actually independently access the toilet and bathroom, and have good hygiene. It’s a real sigh of relief. I have also been so impressed by the faith-based community! They are really intentional in including biblical principles and practices into the learning and daily routine. It’s reassuring to know that my child will be in good hands, and have Christian values shared with her. The best aspect are the staff. They have the perfect balance being busy cleaning and arranging activities, but also actually wanting to be with the children, taking the time to notice, engage, encourage and spend time with them on a personal level. Their openness makes everyone easy to approach, and Clare was so amazing in our enrolment process. All the staff just really care about the children, and actually look like they love their jobs. Thank you Chapel Hill.”

“Really pleased that our daughter is well taken care of at Jamieson. Such a fantastic and nurturing team. A real partner in raising kids. Kudos!”

“My wee man has settled in really well. Lovely people.”

“Love this place. Teachers are awesome, and a great environment and setup for kids to learn.”

“I went to this Kindy in the 80s when I was little, both my girls went here one started 2003-2005 and the other from 2006=2008 and now one of my granddaughters goes here she started this year (2025) and my other granddaughter is hoping to start next year. Great Kindy and great teachers.”

“Great place for your child to grow. Awesome staff and very helpful.”