Kindercare Greenhithe

We believe in slowing life down for children.

Supporting them to explore, play, build friendships, and discover interests at their own unhurried pace. While providing them with a warm, safe, and caring place to have fun, laugh, and learn.

Now part of the Kindercare family, set in leafy Greenhithe, caters for children from newborn through to age six.

We want you to feel like you’re leaving your child with a loved family member, when you bring them to us - a comfortable, stress-free experience. A place where you know your child will enjoy their day and want to come back.

Our Philosophy

We follow the National Early Childhood Curriculum of Aotearoa - Te Whāriki.  Four principles underpin the approach we take when caring for your child.

• Empowerment - Whakamana
• Holistic Development - Kotahitanga
• Family and Community - Whānau Tangata
• Relationships - Ngā Hononga

Likewise, the important role we play as guardians of Papatūānuku/nature, plays a pivotal part in guiding us, our values, practice, and curriculum.

Inclusivity is a key value at our centre. We work closely with whānau and our wider community to treasure and celebrate diversity.

We also value the importance of the Tuakana-Teina relationship – the idea of learning being shared from the older or more experienced to the younger or less knowledgeable. We strive for an open door where the children transition through our centre at their own unhurried pace. We encourage open and frequent communication and collaboration with parents and whānau. This helps us to gain insight into each child's unique routines, likes, dislikes, strengths, needs, and family aspirations. These partnerships guide us not only to support children's learning but to promote their sense of belonging.