Bay of Plenty, Child Minding

We believe children learn best through direct experiences that are initiated by the child within their play, incorporating challenges and cooperative ventures; and that children learn at their own pace in a holistic way. We provide a rich and stimulating environment that provides for open ended exploration. Sessions: Monday to Friday - 8.15am to 12.30pm. Tuesday & Thursday - 1.15pm to 3.15pm.

Between 20 and 30 families are enrolled at this playcentre which is located in a very quiet cul-de-sac and has an outdoor area for both dry and wet days. There is also a large sandpit and grassy patch ideal for obstacle courses or waterslides.

For affordable in-home childcare for newborns to school age children, PORSE offers simply good old-fashioned childcare with a modern spin. They offer four childcare options where children are looked after in a home setting and families can choose an educator that best suits their child. Check their website for other suburbs in the area.

Avenues Kindergarten is a well established kindergarten and is the closest kindergarten to Tauranga city, feeding into five surrounding schools.

This New Zealand parent co-operative provides early childhood education for children from birth to school age. The sessions are two and a half hours long and are run by parents with a ratio of adults to children from 1:5 to 1:3. There are 14 playcentres throughout the Coromandel region so call them or check the website to find others in your area. Costs vary up to $50 for a ten week term but each playcentre has their own fees, so contact the individual playcentre for more information.

The Association runs 51 kindergartens in the central north island. Their mission is to provide the highest quality early childhood education for young children in settings that inspire active learning and support inclusion. Call them for locations of other kindergartens in your area or check their website.

This playcentre is well established with large shady trees and an incredible amount of learning and play equipment! Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 9.15am to 11.45am.