Childcare options in Weymouth

Welcome to Kids Count! We’re a Kiwi-owned family of childcare centres established to ensure every child can reach their potential, no matter what their family circumstances. Education is critical to future happiness and success. It starts in the home and is supported by children attending a preschool centre. We understand that it’s not always easy to ensure your child is able to attend preschool, so we have made it as easy for you as possible.

• 20 hours free from age 2! Most children qualify. If any fees apply, we keep them low and help you to meet them
• Our van service collects and drops off your children at home every day - free!
• Free swimming lessons included - certified instructors lead our tamariki in this important life skill. Offered in our pools at most centres for ages 4 and up
• We're open on public holidays - closed only on Christmas Day and Good Friday
• Healthy meals and snacks prepared and provided free at our centres

To start with (at no cost to you), we will collect and drop off our tamariki every week day in our sign-written vans. Once children arrive at a Kids Count centre, we make sure they’re fed nutritious and fun meals and snacks throughout the day. That means everybody has a full puku to help them focus in their learning and you don’t need to be bothered with meals — including breakfast if you are running late.

We keep our fees as low as possible. All children over 3 are entitled to at least 20 hours of free care per week, and this includes access to all our services. When fees do apply, they are set according to the Work and Income Childcare Subsidy. We’re committed to working with families to ensure our centres are accessible to everyone and that issues of payment of fees do not compromise your child’s future. There is always a solution to this matter. Don’t be embarrassed or shy — you are not alone.

We also include transitions to school programs so that our tamariki can feel excited about their next steps after graduating and leaving our centres to attend the “big” school. These programs are applied individually to children based on their development so that they have the learning skills they need to be confident and competent learners at school. Lessons also include Kapa Haka and cultural events that celebrate our heritage and give kids a sense of belonging. As physical development and confidence is a key part of a child’s development, swimming lessons for children over 4 are offered by trained instructors in our centres with pools and attendance at community gym classes are funded for those children at our centres that don’t have a pool. (At no cost to whanau).

For parents, Kids Count offers community partnerships through our Family Liaison Services, which connects families with advocacy and support services, budgeting assistance, WINZ, Salvation Army and counselling to help overcome any barriers they face. We also run free parenting sessions and community groups. We know that by supporting parents, we’re helping our tamariki thrive. Parents are the foundation of a child’s journey, and we’d love to partner with you to help your little one grow.

Kids Count was founded in 2009 by Mary McLeod. She wanted to create a program that removed barriers so ALL CHILDREN could get a great start in life. Now with four centres and more in construction, Kids Count continues to expand the benefits of an early childhood education to all our children and their whanau.

Book a visit today to learn more about what we can offer your whanau! 

You have nothing to lose and you and your children have a great deal to gain!

Nau mai, haere mai and welcome to Weymouth Playcentre.

Playcentre is more than a playgroup, we are a fully licensed Early Childhood Education Centre. At Playcentre, both children and their parents/caregivers attend.

At Weymouth Playcentre, it is FREE to attend.

Children get the opportunity to learn and explore in a fun and safe environment. The curiosity and creativity of our tamariki is nurtured in a way that allows them to learn about themselves and their world. Your child will be given a chance to explore, create, climb, read, sing, experiment, play music, wear costumes, have their face painted (or do it themselves!), garden, do carpentry with real tools, bake and cook, build sandcastles, swing, slide, dance, spend time in nature and get messy. The activities change every day.

Playcentre parents all bring different skills, interests, and cultural backgrounds to add to the rich learning environment.

We welcome families with children aged 0 – 6 years. Mixed-age play allows your children to engage with others older and younger than themselves. Pre-schoolers learn how to communicate, share and negotiate with empathy for their younger peers.

At Playcentre, families come together and lifelong friendships are formed.

We welcome you to visit any time during the year. Come and check out what we do – we would love to meet you and your family!

We are a home away from home

Conveniently located , All About Children Early Learning Centres – Manurewa are a favourite of families in Manurewa.

We promote the importance of family and community in all that we do. Our team nurtures, guides and inspires every child under their care with unwavering dedication. A sense of belonging is instilled in every child and their family. The result is high levels of engagement, thriving children and special bonds that last beyond your child’s time at our daycare centres. Just like home.

Our philosophy

At All About Children Early Learning Centres in  Manurewa, we believe trust and respect go hand in hand. This creates long lasting relationships which foster information sharing, to best guide and support children. Relationships also promote Belonging, on which our philosophy is centred. We also celebrate our cultural diversity with pride. Above all, we have fun. Keen to learn more about our philosophy? Book a visit today.

Our curriculum

With an age appropriate child development programme, we nurture these young minds and provide a loving environment that sees them grow into confident young individuals. Supporting this learning programme are passionate educators, purpose-built rooms and thoughtfully placed resources that fuel the natural sense of curiosity every child has.

Children have different ways of knowing and doing, different strengths and different talents. At All About Children Child Care centres in Manurewa, we understand this. Our curriculum is guided by the Ministry of Education’s Te Whariki framework but individualised for every child.

Our passionate Child Care educators pride themselves in delivering open-ended, play-based learning experiences that lays the foundation for future learning. Outings, centre-based activities and community interactions add further flavour to our curriculum.

Primary Caregiving Programme (under 2 years)

Understanding the special needs of our pepe, bright nursery has its own outdoor area and dedicated sleep room. This is ideal for our tiny learners to blossom into confident toddlers. At its core, this programme ensures our littles ones feel love and affection. Every child is a key teacher responsible for all their care needs and special moments. This builds secure relationships to allow us to support your child as an individual to reach their full potential.

Toddler programme (2 to 3 ½ years)

Our toddler child care programme promotes a sense of independence and confidence. Open and inviting, a dedicated environment for toddlers provides this energetic age-group plenty of space to explore, take risks and challenge themselves. Experienced educators manage their multidimensional needs and the challenge of understanding the world around them. Our child care programme focuses on problem solving, skill building and becoming independent.

Preschool programme (3 ½ to 5 years)

Nearly there – but not completely. Our preschool programme focuses on providing the necessary tools and life skills as they prepare for the next chapter in their learning – primary school. We offer a transition to school programme that is tailored to fit your child’s individual learning and abilities. Importance of community, communication, cooperation and friendship is brought into the programme by our experienced educators.

Visit our centre to see what the transition to school could look like for your child.

Sunny and spacious

The sense of space is apparent from the time you walk through the doors of All About Children Childcares in  Manurewa. Sunny and kitted with quality equipment, our centres have dedicated learning environments to suit the social, physical, emotional and intellectual requirements of every age group. Book a tour to explore our space.

Our team

Led by centre manages, our team is deeply passionate about early childhood education. Delivering the best in play-based learning programs, our happy educators inspire happy children.They love meeting families and are happy to answer all your questions. Get in touch to meet our team.