Childcare
Portland House Montessori School
Montessori teaching for children from 2yrs through to 6yrs can for the infant school and primary school-aged children (5yrs to 12yrs) can also attend. For further information contact the school.
Ponsy Kids Community Pre-School
Quality care and education programmes are offered by the Ponsonby Community Centre for children aged 1yr through to 5yrs. There are morning and afternoon sessions or full-day sessions available, with some space for casuals.
Kids aged from 2½yrs through to 5yrs can attend the Ponsy Kids Learning Centre from 8.45am to 1.45pm. The centre provides education programmes in pre-reading, pre-writing, pre-maths and computers (during school terms only).
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Kindercare Learning Centres
There are almost 20 Kindercare Learning Centres in Auckland, so there's bound to be one close to your home. These centres cater for babies, toddlers and preschoolers on a full-time, part-time or drop in basis. They have a good reputation. Give their central office a call to find out about your local area, and to talk about enrolling your child.
Gladstone Park Early Childhood Centre
Early Childhood Education for 0 to 5 years. They offer a warm, stimulating fun environment for you and your child. Their education programme focuses on the acquisition of skills appropriate to your child’s age and stage of development. Special rooms for Under 2 and Over 2. Full and half day options in a beautiful park location. Book you child in early to avoid disappointment.
Gladstone Park Early Childhood Centre offers a warm, stimulating and fun environment where your baby or pre-schooler will be nurtured and cared for by experienced, qualified and long-serving staff.
Children’s World Learning Centres
Children’s World caters for children from birth to five years of age. They offer full or part-time childcare on a daily or weekly basis.
Hours:
Monday to Friday: 7am - 6pm.
Locations and Contact Information:
Maich Road, Manurewa
Phone: (09) 267 0467
Howick
Phone:(09) 534 8007
Botany Downs
Phone: (09) 273 8882
Pakuranga
Phone: (09) 274 3360
Panmure
Phone: (09) 527 3466
Bear Park Parnell - Infant Toddler
Bear Park childcare facilities are located in various central city suburbs. They are committed to providing an environment which enhances children’s development. Children must be enrolled to attend Bear Park.
The group believes that the children’s developmental and educational needs are a priority and the success and growth of the group is testiment to this philosophy.
Age of children catered for:
3 months to 3 years of age.
Licence:
Licensed for 29 children.
Facilities and Services:
Bear Park St Heliers - Preschool & Nursery
Bear Park childcare facilities are located in various central city suburbs. They are committed to providing an environment which enhances children’s development. Children must be enrolled to attend Bear Park.
The group believes that the children’s developmental and educational needs are a priority and the success and growth of the group is testiment to this philosophy.
The group’s founder has always believed in providing quality education and care for children and this is evident throughout the Centres which are greatly inspired by the Reggio Philosophy, from Reggio Emilia, in Italy.
Bear Park Remuera - Preschool
Bear Park childcare facilities are located in various central city suburbs. They are committed to providing an environment which enhances children’s development. Children must be enrolled to attend Bear Park.
The group believes that the children’s developmental and educational needs are a priority and the success and growth of the group is testiment to this philosophy.
The group’s founder has always believed in providing quality education and care for children and this is evident throughout the Centres which are greatly inspired by the Reggio Philosophy, from Reggio Emilia, in Italy.
St Lukes Shopping Centre
The shoppers creche at St Lukes is a great place to drop off the kids for an hour or two. You can shop in the mall while knowing the kids are safely cared for. This licensed creche is for children aged 2yrs through to 5yrs. While parking at St Lukes, look out for the 'parents with prams' parking spaces which are close to the entrances of the shopping centre.
Hours:
Monday to Friday: 9am - 3pm.
Howick Recreation Centre
Howick Recreation Centre is a licensed creche for children from 0-5yrs, with qualified childcare workers.
Hours:
Monday to Friday: 8.30am-12.30pm.