Children's entertainment in Wellington

“og as kindergarten i went here its the best. its the place next to it that screwed my life over.”

“Have both my kids an awesome start in life and will never forget the glorious times they (and we) had. Thanks to all the staff over the years but especially Anna.”

“Great kindergarten fabulous staff and my son loves it so much! Fantastic resources too.”

“Really enjoyable, great for all levels. Excellent way to meet people.”

“Whitireia Child Care is an awesome centre, the children are free to be themselves. The kaimahi are always communicating with us via Storypark which has instant notification. My girl loves it and so do we as a whānau.”

“By far the best centre in Porirua , both my children have been very happy to go Kindercare and the staff and management will always go the extra mile to cater to your child’s needs. Friendly , warm and welcoming centre.”

“I saw about 8 early childhood centres before I found this one, and it was a clear winner. I cannot speak highly enough of the quality of teachers - they have such positive attitudes, with a huge love for learning that they share with everyone around them (including me). They talk to children rather than at them. My 20 month old loves it there.”

“We are happy to have got a place for our son here. The teachers are professional, nurturing and of course lovely. They understand the needs of the child and the expectations of the parents and do accordingly in nurturing your child. Teachers are so welcoming and I have had chance to see how they help the children grow. End of the day what brings peace to a working mom is to know that her child is happy, safe and well taken care of.”

“We are thankful for TWT as they welcome our daughter with open arms. It is a great centre at the heart of the CBD. It is her 1st time to attend a DC but Puni, Pria, and the rest of the teachers helped her to settle with ease. They are all very friendly and caring.”

“Outstanding. My kids love it and so do I.”

“This place has accommodated my kids and I am grateful, staff are so kind and nice. The place is spacious and heaps of educational toys for kids, my kids had learned a lot in the school. Brooklyn Kids is now Busy Bee. They have some parking spaces and there are several stores around.”

“This is the first place we’ve left our daughter and we couldn’t be happier. Pip and Hannah helped us settle her in and she absolutely loves her sessions here. The teachers really care about the kids and it has a happy, homely feel. I would happily recommend Ngaio Childcare to anyone.”

“Barnardos Porirua is a beautiful centre. They have a welcoming atmosphere where staff genuinely care for the children striving to assist them in acquiring new skills, nurturing, encouraging and supportive of their learning; providing nutritious meals daily. My Daughter has been at Barnardos a few months and loves it. I highly recommend this centre to others.”

“Our family has had a really positive experience with Kindercare Tawa, my son has been coming here for 18 months since the age of 1. He has a great connection with all his kaiako, they have been excellent with scaffolding our sons learning and in all their communications with us. I trust that my son feels safe and loved in their care. Our family has been through some change lately with baby #2 on the way, and kindercare have made us feel extra supported in navigating the transition into maternity leave and to being a 2 child family. They have made sure that kindercare continues to be a safe and consistent space for my son. I have been super impressed with Kindercares support lately, I can feel how much they care about what is best for our family and our son. Thanks for everything, Kindercare! I'm excited to see how my son continues to grow and thrive under your care :)”

“Possibly the best daycare in the Lower Hutt region. Kids are looked after really well. Not like other "factory" daycares.”

“Excellent early childhood centre; caring, passionate, intelligent teachers, with great food provided. A real sense of whanau.”

“This is an amazing centre! Highly recommend! So much care and patience. Like all other centres that are busy and filled with tamariki, it was such a great and smooth transition for my God daughter. Thanks team! God Bless x”

“My second child went to Daisies and I love it. I chose Daisies as I'd always see the kids out an about in the neighbourhood. My son has been on trips to the pool, park, Mitre10 to buy plants for the garden, and even hiked up Mt Kaukau/Tarikaka several times. The kids are expected to take their cups and plates to the kitchen after every meal, and he's even learnt to put pen lids back on when he's finished. They encourage his interests and do well at teaching him how to play with others as well as prepping him for school. Thanks Daisies”

“Very kind, helpful, and responsible teacher and my kid just love it.”

“Big thank you to everyone at Pikopiko and Krissy! You guys were great! I always felt like bubs was very safe there. They were always very loving with the tamariki and he learned so many great new things. Our bubs loved going! Again, thank you for a great first Kindy experience.”

“We absolutely love Millie’s House. We had to change daycare centres since our last one was suspended by the MOE. After such an unpleasant experience it was wonderful to find a place here. The teachers are so kind and helpful. Paula, the manager is the best! So knowledgeable and caring. The children are so well looked after and they are very big on hand hygiene here. My son rarely comes home sick anymore. We are only leaving due to relocation to the South Island. Thanks for everything Millie’s House!”

“Elim International Kids has been such a blessing for our whānau. The staff are incredibly warm and caring. Our son has been with them since he was 8 months old, and we've always felt genuinely supported. When he moved into preschool, he had a speech and language delay and would sometimes bite out of frustration. It was a really stressful time, but the team never judged us. They worked with us to come up with a plan and stuck with it. Thanks to their patience and care, we’ve seen so much growth in him. What we love most about EIK is the way they care for the whole child. Their play-based approach encourages curiosity and discovery, and they create such a welcoming environment for all cultures. Events like the Matariki whānau evening and different language weeks are celebrated with genuine enthusiasm. The food is also amazing, they offer a wide variety and even ask parents for input to include meals our kids love at home. Thank you so much to the incredible EIK team for always creating a wonderful and warm place for our tamariki!”

“Fantastic, community spirited, learning environment for our tamariki. Awesome qualified teacher to child ratios which means I go to work and don't worry about my babies. It's small enough that our kids know the names of all the other kids and teachers there so they feel part of a larger family. Management are always available and always ask for parents to feedback on their ideas or plans. They are also really invested in PD for the staff so willing to keep learning and develop skills to support our tamariki.”

“My daughter is absolutely thriving at Grow and Learn ELC. We shifted from a bigger centre due to things I could no longer ignore. I was hesitant about enrolling her somewhere else but they were all so welcoming and I loved the vibe in the atmosphere. Kaiako, staff and the Owners are so supportive and loving, they really cherish the tamariki they care for and it shows in their learning environments. There’s such a strong sense of whanau and community and this is what I had been looking for, for my girl I knew this was the environment she needed. You would never know my daughter has only been here a few months she fits right in and has made so many awesome friendships with other tamariki and close relationships with her kaiako. I’m just so thankful I decided to move her here, I can see how much happier she is and how much she’s progressed within herself and her learning and development.”

“A friend recommended Countrylife to us and we are so glad we moved our child to Countrylife after two years at a bigger centre. It was the best decision we made for our child at that time. We have been part of the Countrylife whanau for just over two years now. The teachers are the most caring, genuine, and kindest kaiako who truly value our child’s individuality, supportive of our child’s interests and goals, and work closely with us as parents to make sure our child’s needs are met. Being a smaller centre, there’s a sense community among whanau inside and outside of Countrylife. The centre itself is big, with a large outdoor play area surrounded by trees and nature. The food provided is also excellent, nutritious and fresh! After joining Countrylife, our child is no longer a picky eater and now enjoys the different types of food. We will be very sad to leave Countrylife once our child starts school but will definitely be recommending it to family and friends.”

“RECENT PARENT FEEDBACK "Our son has been at Early Years Redwood for almost 2 years now, since he was 15mth old. In this time has had some amazing carers who he has formed great bonds with. In recent months we have noticed a great improvements in the Toddlers room, such things as ensuring the physical environment is the best it can be for the children e.g. sleeping area is separate from the rest of the group. And increasing the range and variety of organised activities for the children to participate in. We are very happy with the choice to send our son to Early Years Redwood and plan to keep him there until he begins school" - October 2013.”

“Today I witnessed a verbally aggressive man try bully the only staff member in the store. The staff member handled the situation well. The aggressive man left before the police got there. The salesman was calm and cool afterwards. He's a credit to Toyworld.”