Childcare options in Stanmore Bay

THIS CENTRE CLOSED on 22nd December 2023

We're located within the Stanmore Bay Pool and Leisure Centre - you'll see our fabulous outdoor play space as you enter the facility.

As part of the leisure centre, we offer free preschool gym classes, Pedal and Play, and swimming lessons for children who are enrolled for three full days or more each week.

Why choose Kauri Kids?

At Kauri Kids, we believe that with the right nurturing all tamariki can be as mighty as the kauri tree. Our goal is to enable our tamariki and their whānau to develop the skills they need to reach their potential and live a healthy and prosperous life. Kauri Kids' vision and values:

Our commitment to sustainability.

We empower tamariki to care for the environment so they can become kaitiaki (custodians), use resources wisely, and take an active role in fighting climate change. Each centre has its own environmental initiatives. These could include:

• using cloth wipes and nappies instead of disposables
• wet bags instead of plastic bags
• worm farming and composting food scraps
• beeswax wraps instead of plastic wrap
• collecting and repurposing bread tags
• recycling yoghurt pots and baby food plastic pouches
• a shared vegetable and herb garden.

The power of free play

We're strong believers in the power of free play and play-based learning. That's why you won't see many 'typical' toys or structured activities when you walk into our spaces. We set tamariki up with real, everyday objects and natural play materials, and leave it up to them to choose what interests them. We help them to develop their imaginations and explore the environment around them. Children love moving and being physically active is an important part of everyday life. With this in mind, we actively encourage children to move freely on their own, as their capabilities and development allow. Tamariki are also given daily opportunities to practice climbing, balancing, kicking, throwing and jumping.

Nurturing relationships

We value respectful relationships. At our centres, our kaiako (teachers) recognise and respond to tamariki as individuals. We value their mana (self-esteem) and their sense of belonging. Kaiako also encourage tuākana / teina (older person/younger person) relationships. We teach social skills by supporting and guiding tamariki in their learning. We encourage them to be resilient, take risks, understand and express their emotions.

Creating global citizens

In order to succeed in our rapidly changing, and increasingly interconnected world, we teach our tamariki to become global citizens. Global citizenship is the idea that everyone, no matter where they live, is part of a worldwide community and they should respect other cultures and the environment and contribute to wider society. Our curriculum helps tamariki develop essential skills that will support their lifelong learning and promote respect for diversity such as:

• problem-solving,
• communication,
• collaboration and
• cross-cultural awareness.

Our pricing

20 hours free is available for children aged over 3 years who are enrolled for a minimum of 2 days per week.
We now also offer 30 hours free for children aged over 3 years, if they are enrolled for 6 hours per day, 5 days per week.

Additional hours are charged at an affordable hourly rate.

We'd love to show you around, please get in touch today to arrange a tour of our centre.

Fame is an exciting and friendly centre where children grow and learn with confidence. We are a family owned and managed business based in Stanmore Bay since 2002, and we have a fantastic purpose-built centre which opened early in 2014.

Each day at Fame is a special blend of loving care, fun and education, with a unique focus on the arts.

Fame Preschool Offers:

• Care for children from birth to 6 year olds
• A mixed age environment where children can grow as a family
• Younger infants and toddler's have a home base room, set up for their needs
• Specialist teachers in performance dance, drama, music, visual arts, science and cooking
• Fantastic end of term art celebrations that develop confidence through sharing children's learning and having fun
• Daily learning groups including an excellent 'ready for school' programme
• Teacher to child ratios well above government standards
• Teachers who are experienced and qualified to provide exceptional care and education
• Social events for families to get to know other families in our community.

We would love to talk with you about caring for your little one at Fame. You can book a visit through this site, or find out more on our website www.fame.co.nz

We look forward to hearing from you soon!

Learning how to learn. Montessori Beginnings Preschool is a centre where children feel safe, loved, and empowered on their own individual learning journey.

Situated in a quiet residential street in the heart of Stanmore Bay, Whangaparāoa, Montessori Beginnings offers boutique, research-backed education for children aged two to six. 

We believe in creating an environment where children can build their confidence, curiosity, and ability to focus and learn. Our small numbers and dedicated staff mean our centre has a warm, whānau-centred vibe, and children are empowered to discover and unlock their own unique potential.

Our preschool is a warm, happy environment where children can get stuck into the most important work of all, which we believe is play. Families choose Montessori Beginnings because they are looking for a small, caring centre where their child will be seen, noticed, and cherished.

Above all, the centre is designed with the hau ora (holistic wellbeing) of children in mind. It is an unhurried place, where children can relax, connect with others, and settle in to work and play.

A cornerstone of the Montessori educational philosophy is observing and noticing the traits, interests, and personality of each individual child, so that they can be encouraged and supported to take the next step in their learning – whatever that step may be. Our incredible teaching team are passionate about making those connections with children and taking time to discover the ideas and potential each child has.