Sport & School & Kindergarten in New Zealand

“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).”

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We are absolutely thrilled with Lollipop’s Albany Childcare Centre! From the moment my daughter started here, our family felt nothing but confidence and gratitude for the incredible team. The staff are warm, caring, and highly professional, always going above and beyond to make sure the children feel safe, supported, and happy. Their systems are well-organised, transparent, and family-friendly, which makes communication so easy. Every day we see how much effort goes into creating a nurturing environment filled with fun, learning, and growth.My daughter has blossomed in confidence, friendships, and skills since joining, and we couldn’t be happier. If you are looking for a trusted, high-quality childcare centre in Albany, North Shore, we cannot recommend Lollipop’s Albany enough. The staff treat every child like their own, and it truly feels like a second home for our little one. Thank you to the amazing team – you make such a positive difference in our family’s life!”

“My daughter started at Small Fries when she was just 4 months old. It was so hard but all the teachers and staff made the process so smooth and effortless. In the almost 2 years of her being there she learnt so much and I will always be grateful for the care and love she received throughout her time there. It was quite bitter sweet taking her out but she is about to become a big sister and I'm sure in the future they will both be back there. Thank you Small Fries Family ❤️”

“We chose this dance school for both our daughters and we're very happy with the progress they have made here. The teachers are friendly and supportive, with good work ethics and professionalism. Totally recommend it.”

“A wonderfully supportive environment to learn all forms of dance. The teaching staff all get the very best from their students and the students work hard to improve each week. I love their family culture.”

“The students of SDANZ were absolutely brilliant at tonight's public performance at Nritya Samvaad. We thoroughly enjoyed the wonderful....graceful ....and mesmerizing dance steps of your lovely dancers”

“I highly recommend Millie’s House Oxford Street. The teachers are friendly, all cultures are recognised and celebrated and it is evident that the kaiako really do care about the welfare and development of the children as individuals. We have loved being a part of the kindy community and will look back fondly on our time there as our son heads off to school. We feel that attending Millie’s House has aided our son immensely in his readiness for school as he has gained so much confidence in himself, especially in regards to his social interaction with others.”

“My daughter has been going off and on since she was a baby and Rebecca and her staff made the process so easy and fun. They keep the environment nice and warm which helps with transition in and out of the pool. Just an overall great swim school.”

“Swim School of the Year 2023! Says it all really!”

“Elle has been an excellent financial advisor for myself and my partner. Meetings were easy to set up and when it was convenient for us. Elle has been completely transparent with her information provided to us and made sure we understood everything before moving forward. If we didnt understand anything she was always happy to explain things in a way we could understand. We felt no pressure with Elle which made it easy to move forward with her and the Naked Finance team!”

“Even without any rhythm, my partner signed us up for Salsa Magic. We're loving it and signed up for more!”

“Awesome experience trainers are very knowledgeable and have a great attitude would recommend to anyone looking to learn MMA”

“A family friendly dojo that openly accepts people from all walks of life.”

“A fantastic 1-day course on te Tiriti o Waitangi that all New Zealander's should do. Peter Adds was absolutely riveting, his stories bringing the checkered history of Aotearoa to life. Highly recommend.”

“Rich courses, excellent teachers, I like the atmosphere of such a full dance courses. I have been in class for half a year, and both myself and my friends feel that we have made great progress. Every class is very enjoyable. Highly recommend to all.”

“OMG! We just finished watching the most amazing improv show ever with Paul and his incredible team of actors! Wow — thank you so much for making our evening soooo funny! You guys absolutely rocked it — we laughed so much my cheeks are still frozen from smiling and laughing! If you haven’t seen them yet, seriously, go check out one of their classes or shows — it’s pure joy, energy, and laughter from start to finish! We loooved it sooooooo much !”

“Started my dance journey here and have now considered this space my second home! Energy is always on point, the amount of growth that can take place in this studio is life changing and the director and choreographers there are top tier. I have never felt more comfortable and free than within TST Studios! Check it out for yourselves to begin an adventure like nothing youve ever experienced!”

“Absolutely amazing group of talented young people Went to an amazing show at Southwards. The talent,energy, choreography and music was tremendous. I can speak highly enough of the performance, reducing me to tears with pride for all.”

“Latinissimo Dance is definitely the place to go if you are serious about technique and musicality. I totally recommend trying salsa on 2 at this school if you're considering it. The courses and levels are well structured and organised. Gian is very professional and puts a lot of effort into what he does. His assistant teachers have all been fantastic too. I really enjoyed the recent salsa immersion course over two weekends - an injection of content and practice (a great refresher with plenty of new challenges). Thanks and see you again soon”

“Such an amazing vibe!! Absolutely loved my lesson, Coby and Gaby are also amazing!!! Everyone is so welcoming, I was so nervous at first but absolutely loved it because of the awesome people :))”

“My daughters have been going here for many years and it has been such a positive experience for them. It has taught them great sportsmanship, dance skills and built their confidence. They absolutely love the teachers and being part of the studio!”

“My husband and I decided to go to ADC to learn some dancing lessons for our first dance for our wedding. We really loved every moment of learning everything. We reached out to the ADC team hoping to learn something classic and simple for our wedding dance. With Kim's guidance, we came out with so much more: memorable and super fun dance sessions, vocal coaching here and there, and even performing at the latest ADC Show. All of this culminated in a meticulously crafted, show-stopping wedding dance which all our family & friends absolutely loved! Everything was way over and beyond what we dreamed of, but we found that pushing what we thought we were capable of was such a good decision. We were able to so easily pick up the dance with the perfect amount of practise - all within a positive, energetic environment. Thank you so much team for the dedication and thank you for the lessons and all the chats we had! It felt like bonding nights and date nights whenever we had our sessions. We appreciate every request we made to change things to accommodate. After all is said and done, we really couldn't recommend ADC enough as more than just a place to learn how to dance, but as a place to let your untapped talent & creativity shine.”

“We have a 2 year old and a 4 year old attending Henderson Learning Adventures and both absolutely love going. The teachers are amazing and the care and attention that goes into their mahi can really be felt. Sending our children in to learning adventures feels like an extension of our whānau and we know they are being loved and cared for.”

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 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.”

“My family (both myself and my children) have been enrolled at Dance First for many years now. It’s a place of joy and friendship and it is an absolute delight to attend class each week and share my passion with like-minded people. Its such a safe and supportive environment for all abilities and levels of experience and always embraces such lovely community spirit. The teachers are truly beautiful people, who give so much time and enthusiasm to every class. The annual shows are a huge amount of fun!”

“As new immigrants to New Zealand, we were quite stressed about how our two-year-old son would manage without us in daycare, especially since both of us work full-time. It was our first time leaving him in a care center, but Pitter Patter has been absolutely amazing. The staff are wonderful and handle our son with such care and attention. He’s learning so much every day, and we no longer worry about his meals, sleep, or how he’s adjusting in a new country. Pitter Patter has truly made this transition easier for our family....”

“I highly recommend Millie’s House Oxford Street. The teachers are friendly, all cultures are recognised and celebrated and it is evident that the kaiako really do care about the welfare and development of the children as individuals. We have loved being a part of the kindy community and will look back fondly on our time there as our son heads off to school. We feel that attending Millie’s House has aided our son immensely in his readiness for school as he has gained so much confidence in himself, especially in regards to his social interaction with others.”

“We absolutely love Little Pohutukawa! The teachers are incredible – always warm, friendly, and genuinely invested in the kids’ wellbeing. Both of our children attend and absolutely love going to “school” each day. It’s such a comfort knowing they’re in a caring, nurturing, and fun environment. We’ve seen them thrive and grow so much thanks to the amazing team. We would highly recommend Little Pohutukawa to any parents considering childcare.”