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Warm, welcoming and family orientated, Lollipops Paraparaumu is committed to providing the very best quality care and education for your child. Well resourced, with excellent facilities, we are a home away from home where children learn – and thrive - through play.
Inspired by nature, we have outdoor spaces that invite adventure and exploration, along with three separate rooms specially designed for each age and stage. Excellent staff ratios and professional, passionate teachers ensure your little one will get the best possible start in their lifelong learning journey.
Set your child up for a bright future.
Our Rooms
Lollipops Paraparaumu has three separate areas, designed to allow for smooth, worry-free transitioning for the children.
Nursery
Dedicated to our birth to 2 year olds, the Nursery has a quiet sleep room and its own lovely outdoor playground.
Toddlers
Our Toddlers space is specially designed for our 2 to 3 year olds, with its own age--appropriate outdoor playground, allowing the children to enjoy safe, fun activities that inspire discovery and learning.
Preschool
Our Preschool is our home away from home for 3 to 5 year olds. With its own age-appropriate playground and plenty of awesome indoor activities too, it’s the perfect place for children to gain independence and prepare for their transition to primary school.
Why choose us?
There are a host of reasons why so many families choose Lollipops Paraparaumu. Here are just a few of them:
- We have an open door policy and welcome input from parents and caregivers
- Healthy meals including a 5pm late snack
- Extended opening hours ideal for working parents
- Culture of fun
- Soft, welcoming and homely
- Te Ao Maori approach
- Celebrations include Mother’s Day Breakfast, Matariki Disco, Father’s Day Breakfast, Special People Days, Easter Hunt, Children’s Christmas Party, Parent Teacher Nights
- Regular community excursions including local rest home visits, nature walks, library visits
- Lots of activities (e.g. cooking, music therapy, yoga)
- Drive in coffee on the corner!
- Lots of professional development and in-house training for staff