Preschools in Christchurch, New Zealand

Hi, I'm a homebased educator, living in the Avonhead/Ilam area. Ratio of children in care 4:1 and only allowed 2 children under 2 years old. The company that I work with have educators throughout Christchurch. You can view my profile and also any of the other educators here: http://www.homegrownkids.co.nz/Need+Childcare/Educators/Canterbury+Educators++Nannies+Available/Petra+S.html PS: I'm also from South Africa and have been living here for 18 years now.

Ymca Bishopdale. My son has only started an wow. Thery amazing!

Buttercups Preschool in St Martins/Cashmere. Friendly, caring staff. Provide all food and alterations to allow for allergies/intolerances was dealt with really well. Smallish outdoor area compared to some preschools. Caters for 2-5 year olds. Very clean. Would recommend.

Moa Kids in Redcliffs is awesome:)

Kidz Paradise Home-Based Child Care is a great home based child care service provider and have Educators and Nannies all over Christchurch.

I have just seem this post, and we moved here from cape town four years ago. I highly recommend the Nurtury in Halswell www.thenurtury.co.nz ...it is an amazing place for kids to learn through experiences, with amaxing staff.

Just Kids Community Preschool 81 Bickerton Street, Wainoni amazing teachers and choices when it comes to choosing a room that suits your child and they have great hours!! https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=328407180533326

Globalkids preschool is in sydenham. We are only a small Centre and have an awesome child to teacher ratio. We celebrate culture and learning of all children. Www.Globalkids.ac.nz

Kidditech ELC lovely small family run centre. We have children from many cultures and a lovely community of families. Check out our website http://www.kidditech.co.nz

Halswell Nest are awesome

If you are interested in home based care for your wee one https://www.facebook.com/228039590619491 Montessori Home Based Care Christchurch currently have an educator with a monday tuesday space in Hoon hay. Fully qualified fully montessori qualified, first aid and police vetted:) check out our fb page if you're interested and pm me:)

Airdmhor Montessori is fantastic! We looked at a few of the others but found it the best fit for our son. Loads of his friends at halswell school went there.

Maya is at Seedlings Longhurst. We have had a great experience with them, very caring staff, good environment. Lots of things to do inside and outside. Have also heard good things about seedlings knight stream.

Airdmhor Montessori is fantastic

https://www.facebook.com/146924519004067 https://www.facebook.com/353097394782985 4 Halswell Nest Early Learning Centre and Hillmorton Nest Early Learning Centre are lovely. So family orientated the staff are fantastic!!!!

Little House Montessori Preschool

https://www.facebook.com/311709192283356 Cashmere Early Learning Centre

You need to visit a few to get a feeling for what feels right for you and your child. There are some that provide meals, some that only do sessions, some that you have to provide your own lunch box. I know that isn't helpful but what is right for one person isn't always right another. Your welcome to come and have a look at ABC Aidanfield.

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Magenta Kakariki?

Thanks Angelika but im so busy at the moment, My step-dad makes kindy furniture and play equipment, hes a very skilled wood worker and was a kindy teacher for 29 years so he knows just whats needed. https://www.facebook.com/pages/ECfixit/222060751150927

Courtyard Montessori http://courtyardpreschool.org.nz/

https://www.facebook.com/647511018653414 Globalkids Early Learning Centre my son and nieces go here and they're lovely

Hi Emily - you could try them in home based child care if you are looking for something flexible.You can contact Bridget Anderson at Kidz Paradise Home Based Child Care on 0221087715 and shell point you to some Educators close to you.

Seedlings Knightstream are great.

lighthouse preschool@Halswell Baptist Church is awesome

Have you considered home based care? We have some great educarers in and around Halswell. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask. https://m.facebook.com/creatorsathomechristchurch/

Edukids Halswell

My daughter loves Halswell Preschool on Halswell Junction Road

Edukids Halswell:)

The Lighthouse Preschool (on Balcairn St) is amazing. Both my boys went there & I can’t recommend them more highly!

My nephew goes to the Nurtury on Awatea road, absolutely awesome preschool, everyone there is so loving and caring http://www.thenurtury.co.nz

Seedlings Knightstream.

Spreydon Baptist on lyttleton st are amazing

Shontelle Andrews whats the lady called that you used

Stephanie Nixon www.colour-me-in.co.nz

I would highly recommend https://www.facebook.com/282400198855845 Aurora events

Melissa Wilton?

https://happypinkpainter.weebly.com/ We;ve used Vicki in the past for fun days and she's awesome :)

Have you considered home based care? https://www.facebook.com/228039590619491 Montessori Home Based Care Christchurch have an educator available in Hoon Hay who is taking enrolments now. Emma is fully ece qualified, fully montessori qualified, police vetted, first aid certified with many years teaching experience. Message us through our Facebook page or contact Bex on 02102483978 or 3814314 if you are interested in more information.

My daughter loved The Lighthouse Preschool. Great carers and amazing freeplay activities for kids. On Balcairn St.

My son goes to The Nurtury on Awatea Rd and I love it. They have a farm with goats m,rabbits,ducks,a kunekune pig that they take the kids too,they have a garage converted into a gym so on rainy days the kids can still run around a lose energy,they do heaps of things, all food and snack are provided. I recommend it.

We love ABC Cardiff in Somerfield. The team there are so lovely with my little girl.

https://m.facebook.com/Fingerprints-Christian-Preschool-1027449790676942/

https://www.facebook.com/647511018653414 Globalkids Early Learning Centre my son and my three nieces go there and they're amazing! The staff are all so lovely and my son has gone from being quiet and withdrawn to an outgoing sociable wee boy and he's learnt so much, can not recommend them enough

Annabels Educare on Somerfield St is great

Rosy cheeks. Heard lots of good things about them. And we loved Cashmere Preschool up the hill on Hackthorne Road. It is called kidsfirst.

ABC Cashmere is great:-)

Our montessori home based care service has a space available Mon -thurs 9-3:) our educator picks up and drops off the children if required and we have very flexible rates! Have a look at our fb page https://www.facebook.com/228039590619491 Montessori Home Based Care Christchurch

New Brighton community preschool and nursery Nbc Preschool are great! I used to work there, and highly recommend:)

As well as New Brighton Healthcare on Union Street, there is also QEII Medical Centre on the corner of Bower & Rookwood, and Travis Medical Centre on Travis Rd near the QEII grounds. The Ministry of Education website has a list of all ECE centres, but some of the ones in the area are North Beach Community Childcare, Annabel's Educare, ABC Parklands, Kidsfirst Kindergarten in New Brighton and Parklands, New Brighton Community Preschool

Middleton Grange cut off is May.

http://www.ero.govt.nz/Early-Childhood.../School-Reports

http://www.ero.govt.nz/.../Beckenham-School-03-09-2012 , Beckenham is a full primary school up to year 8.

Hi there, we have a space just come available this week at our home based care service in Aranui/bexley :) you are welcome to come and have a look and see what you think. Check out our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/MontessoriHomeBasedCare Also there is a new website www.parentportal.co.nz that has a search engine for all the child care services in Chch :)

We started ballet at the hall on marshland road behind the bp. Monday avo 330 pm. We've now switched to a class in fendalton because the day/time suited better. Patricia Paul is the name of the ballet school - they do one in Brighton too but not sure when.

Try Pitter Patter.

Jan Ruardy's Diamonz Tap Studio .... in North New Brighton. I think they do jazz etc too. http://www.diamonztapstudio.com/

Jan Ruardy Tap Studio in North Beach

Pitter Patter

Here is the link Jade Mary http://www.csg.org.nz/Pages/Preschool.aspx

My daughter Leah Wilson Young is one of the kea leaders at New Brighton and yes your daughter is too young for Keas. when she is 5 she is more than welcome to join the New Brighton Keas.

Patricia Paul School of Dance in Brighton has lessons for toddlers from 3 yrs old, check out their website if you are interested.

keas is school years 1-3. i used to take my then toddler and baby to the Chch school of gym, they are happy for you to bring the bubs down with you On the floor, the coaches are great. There is also tumble times at Cowles stadium during term time check the CCC website. Also another great Facebook group is The Chch under 5 collective, you can post questions about these sorts of things and mums throughout Chch help out with tried and tested suggestions!

Unsure about the learning tree preschool, but my two boys aged 3 & 4 go to the Lighthouse Preschool on Balcairn. Near Oaklands School. Highly recommend they charge $6.50 per hr with 20 hours free from aged 3. http://www.thelighthousepreschool.org/

Feel free to pop in and see us at Seedlings Early Learning Centre (2 Hamill Road - Longhurst). Whilst we are full@Longhust we are taking enrolments for our new centre in Knights Stream Park which is due to open in 4 weeks. We would love to show you around!

Abc Halswell. My boy has just left there after four years to go to school and my second boy will also be going there in the near future - trust each and every teacher with both my boys and wouldn't think twice about going anywhere else.

Hi Melanie - I am a teacher at Halswell Learning Tree. I agree with Rebecca - definitely look around and see what is best for your family. We would love you to come on down and have a look around if you are interested. Our hourly rate is $5 per hour and you can drop in anytime between 8 and 4.30

Abc Halswell is great. Not to big and teacher amazing

Cherry's Early Learning Centre in Riverview Street, off Birdwood Ave, is outstanding. http://www.cherrys.co.nz

My almost 3 year old is just about to start Beck Kindy, I am super excited about it as have heard such great things. I work part time so he is at ABC Cashmere in the mornings and I really like it there, but I have also heard great things about the teachers at Beck Kindy and and think it will be just what he needs!

There used to be a music morning on Mondays at Cashmere Presbyterian.. have a look at their website calendar for info.

www.cashmerechurch.org.nz I think.

Hi Julie, We have a animal friendly accommodation in North New Brighton if that helps. check www.holmesforrent.co.nz

I'm not sure if the nanny company can help? http://www.thenannycompany.co.nz/