The Childrens Garden - Welcome Bay

Do NOT send your children here .

The Children's Garden in Welcome Bay is exceptional. There are two different centres around the corner from one another - one catering for the little ones, and one catering for the bigger preschoolers. We have had the joy of experiencing both centres, and our children are thriving. After trialling two previous childcare centres and two home-based setups, The Children's Garden is the first childcare centre where our little ones have settled and found their home away from home. The teachers are all qualified and are exceptionally caring and compassionate - we have a great relationship with every team member and every team member knows my children's unique ways, preferences, strengths, issues, routines and quirks - and they nurture that all whilst helping them to have fun, to learn boundaries, to try new things, to create friendships, to gain confidence, to get creative and to thrive. Their priority every step of the way is the happiness of the children. The settling in process is fantastic and as parents you can take as long as you need to help your child settle with full support from the teachers. Every day the teachers will make time to update you on how your child's day has been, and on any concerns they may have (be it picky eating, constipation, mood swings, tiredness, signs of an impending virus etc). Our little girl has a dairy allergy and the teachers have all been amazing at supporting us through this, ensuring even on "cheese day" my daughter doesn't come into any contact with dairy products. This takes total dedication to achieve. Communication is very open and honest. The facilities are ideal for little ones. I would highly recommend The Children's Garden to any parents looking to find that "family" and "home away from home" feel. I've had bad days when I turn up to pick my kids up and they don't want to leave, and I'm struggling to gather their things together and get them in the car without having my own meltdown. On these days, the teachers are quick to pick up that you need some extra support and there've been numerous times where a teacher has helped me out to the car with the kids and given me a hug to show their support. The teachers have become friends to me, and my children love attending. Please don't miss this absolute gem of a daycare if you're doing the rounds to try to find one that suits your little one - it really is gold-star.

Amazing nurturing and beautiful space and kaiako. I’ve been so impressed by my daughters development since transitioning her to the childrens garden, and she loves going. Not over crowded, space is always clean and welcoming and the tamariki are always creating and exploring new activities.