Child Minding

Claro offers services to families wanting temporary or permanent nannies, mother’s helps or babysitters. Their evening babysitting service provides mature, friendly babysitters who have all been vetted by the agency. They can offer babysitting in your own home, hotel or at events like weddings. A minimum of three hours’ booking is required and prices vary from area to area.

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.

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.

With Bright Beginnings "Assess, Transition and Enjoy" philosophy, your child can develop into a life-long learner like hundreds before them.

Bunnies is privately owned and caters for children from birth to six years. They are licensed by the Ministry of Education and provide a structured and child initiated programmes which caters for all needs. They have a ratio of one adult to ten children.

Our mission is to provide the highest quality early childhood education services for young children in settings that inspire active learning and support inclusion.

Most of the Busy Bodies educators are situated in Invercargill but we also have a growing network in Te Anau. Our educational programme is founded upon the Ministry of Education’s Early Childhood Curriculum – Te Whaarki, and implemented by your primary educator who is responsible for the group of children in their care.  Being the main carer, an important aspect of this is working co-operatively with parents/ whaanau to enable the children to form a secure bond with one educator.

Gladstone Park is a purpose-built facility offering a stimulating education programme for babies and pre-schoolers. Your child will be cared for in a warm, fun environment by experienced and qualified staff. Enrolments are essential.

Papatuanuku (mother earth) provides us with precious resources and at Hardykids we encourage children to respect the earth and all its resources by using natural materials in a range of teaching and learning experiences.

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.

Children experience an enchanting and stimulating environment, with the environment playing an important role (regarded as "the third teacher"). Children are supported by qualified, motivated teachers who are passionate about their learning and growing confident, competent children of our future.

Manapouri Playgroup is an organisation run by parents for children aged new-born to five years old - and it's free of charge! The playgroup meets 9.30am to 12.30pm on Wednesdays at Manapouri Hall during term times.

Our centre is a bright, modern purpose-built centre that is designed to meet the needs of all children in New Plymouth with excellent learning and play resources. We encourage child-centred learning where we respect each child’s individual interests and routines to give them the best early education possible with our high teacher to child ratios.

Kids.com Educare is a locally owned and operated childcare and preschool catering for children in a caring and secure learning environment. Their child care unit looks after under threes and provides free nappies for the children. They have a large outdoor play area and individualised education programmes. Their preschool unit for three to five year olds is a structured learning environment designed to equip children with the skills needed for primary school entrance. See their website for details on how to enrol your child.

Y-Kids endeavours to implement the YMCA Values of Caring, Responsibility, Honesty, Respect throughout the centre and our friendly, highly qualified teaching staff aim to provide an enriching, open, loving, learning environment which encourages your child to work alongside their peers.

With the Step2Growth service, children and their families get to experience a real family feel. We invite the whole family along to every excursion we have. We love meeting nannas, granddads, siblings, aunties and uncles!

With centres throughout Auckland, Kindercare offers care for babies up to preschoolers. Parents are welcome to join their children at any time throughout the day. Most centres offer casual bookings. Enquire for details.

Mid City Child Care works with parents and caregivers to support children in their early years of development in a warm, secure environment. They have a ratio staff to children of of 1:4 for Under Twos and 1: 8 for over twos.

We offer high quality early years education within a nurturing, family-focused environment to enable children from newborn through to five years to explore and thrive in their own unique way.

With five centres based throughout Dunedin and 40 Educators providing home-based education, we offer early years education to suit every child and their family.

A community based, family focused preschool in Cromwell for children age 0-5.

This parent run and operated centre has a large section for the children to play on and a range of activities from sand to water play, painting and excursions. Parents are able to see where their children are in their learning and how they can make a difference.