Kindy Cottage Childcare

Kindy Cottage are a boutique North Shore daycare centre, purpose built for the care and education of children aged 5 months to 5 years. With dedicated nursery and preschool area, Kindy Cottage is situated in Windsor Park on Auckland’s North Shore. Situated in a peaceful residential area, neighbouring a reserve, Kindy Cottage is a peaceful calming environment which nourishes and inspires young children. More than just a daycare, Kindy Cottage is an extension of your child’s home. With child-centred learning and stimulating activities, Kindy Cottage strives to give the next generation the best possible start! 

With an experienced team of qualified early childhood teachers, who love what they do, Kindy Cottage provides exciting learning opportunities for your child. As a small North Shore daycare, we have a low child-to-teacher ratio, which mean we get to know each and every child well!

Our philosophy

Kindy Cottage follows the philosophies of Magda Gerber and Reggio Emilia

R.I.E / Magda Gerber Philosophy

This philosophy was first introduced by Emmi Pikler and made popular by educator Magda Gerber. The main principal of this philosophy is respect. Each child is unique and is encouraged to develop and meet milestones only when they are ready. There are 10 principles of caregiving which include learning a child's individual way of communicating, paying full attention even during basic caregiving like nappy changes and providing space for children to problem solve on their own. 

Reggio Emilia Approach

The main aspect of this philosophy is the idea of a Hundred Languages - that children all communicate and express thoughts in different ways. According to this philosophy, children should have access to many different forms of expression including music, dance and art. Teachers are there to guide children and to help them document and display their learning.

Why choose us?

Here's what we think sets us apart:

• Low child to teacher ratio - we have one teacher for every three children in the nursery and one teacher for every eight children in the preschool. We also have a high number of qualified and registered early childhood teachers
• A homely daycare environment - being a small centre we can offer an environment that is an extension of your home and our experienced team of teachers get to know each and every child well.
• A great location - our centre is located in a quiet residential street away from noisy traffic, commercial or industrial areas. Children learn in a peaceful environment with a playground naturally shaded by mature trees and with native birdlife from the reserve next door. It is also convenient whether you live locally or whether you are dropping your child off on the way to work on the North Shore.
• Our close relationship with the East Coast Bays community - we have close ties with our local community and work with schools, businesses and organisations from nearby areas including Mairangi Bay, Torbay, Murrays Bay, Sunnynook, Albany, Windsor Park, Rosedale and Rothesay Bay. Our fantastic murals on the playground fence were designed and created with a class of Year 5 students from Murrays Bay School.
• A focus on individual interests, skills and development - we believe in a child-centred approach, letting children take the lead both in the nursery which has children up to 2 and a half and in the preschool which cares for the older children.
• A school transition programme - our school transition programme for 4-year-olds extends numeracy and literacy and is positively recognised by local primary schools.
• Close partnerships with parents and wider whanau - we love forming great relationships with our families and you are always welcome. We'll keep you up to date with everything your child has done through in-centre updates and online portfolios.
• Competitive fees - while the vibe of an early learning centre and the standard of education is paramount, we know that for many families the cost of childcare also has to be a consideration. So we aim to keep fees competitive and offer subsidies where applicable.