Māngere Early Learning Centre

Our aim is to create the best conditions for your child's learning, wellbeing, and care. We also know how important it is to give you the convenience you need and reassurance that your child is in safe hands. Our central Mangere town location, loving team, and tailored environment are all waiting to be discovered by your whānau.

Located just a 10-minute drive from Auckland Airport, near many local primary schools and Māngere town centre, our whānau enjoy the central location.

Extended hours, a pram parking zone, and Storypark – our online parent communication tool – are just some of the ways we try to make things a little easier for parents. Local excursions, delicious meals, and fun activities are just the beginning when it comes to being the best we can be for your child.

Our happy and nurturing environment will inspire, stimulate and empower your child to learn in their own unique way. The outdoor spaces challenge and excite the imagination, while our spacious and light filled indoor areas offer room for reading, rest, and engaging indoor learning experiences. Our tamariki love painting, waitata and the many natural play areas they have to discover.

We only know who we are by knowing where we come from. That’s why building strong connections with nature and our local community is so important. With over 55 years of mahi working with tamariki and whānau in Māngere, Barnardos is committed to ensuring we continue to meet the needs of the community. We believe fostering this connection helps your child develop a sense of belonging and identity, positively influencing their learning experiences.

The Māngere Project is very close to our heart. The project is focused on how we can best use our site to support the Māngere community. Whatever we decide will require financial resources and the right people to make it happen. We are committed to working with the Māngere community to realise the possibilities. If you wish to be part of this and get involved, reach out – we’d love to hear from you.

We strive to provide nutritious and delicious meals and snacks to support physical and mental development. We encourage healthy eating habits and offer a balanced menu to keep your child well fueled throughout the day. The children also love being involved and we use the vegetables and herbs we grow, in our meals.

Your child will enjoy the following depending on the hours they are at the centre:

• Breakfast 
• Morning snack
• Lunch
• Afternoon snack

Our centre is nut free and we're happy to cater for any allergy or other dietary requirements as required. We also cater for any cultural or religious needs so just ask us how.

Like our tamariki, our dedicated and qualified staff come from diverse backgrounds. We are caring, whānau-oriented, and always willing to listen.

Our qualified and experienced teachers are committed to caring for and nurturing your child. They build strong connections with each child throughout their early learning journey and go out of their way to ensure every child feels supported and that their unique needs are met.

Our teachers create positive opportunities for your child to develop physically, mentally, and emotionally. They help guide your child as they navigate new friendships, master new skills, and build independence and resilience to prepare for school and lay the foundations for lifelong learning.

“Wrap the cloak around the child”

Te Korowai Mokopuna provides on-site wraparound support for whānau, meeting immediate needs and offering early help in a trusted, familiar environment - without stigma or delay.

We work to reduce barriers to education, increase participation, model positive parenting, provide group programmes, and deliver social services. Te Korowai Mokopuna empowers whānau to raise tamariki who stand on strong foundations, with māiatanga (realising potential).   

It lets whānau know that it is okay to ask for help and that support is available whenever it is needed.  

We want to make your child's early learning and care experience as affordable as possible. We are a not for profit organisation, so everything we do goes back into supporting your child, the centre and our local community. 

Our fees include:

• Quality education, care and activities provided by our team of teachers 
• Healthy breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks
• Local outings

Current offer:

Receive 30 hours FREE for 0-6 year olds.

T&C's:

• Offer is valid for new enrolments
• Valid from the first day of enrolment
• Minimum of 6 hours per day

Did you know you may eligible for fee and ECE subsidies? Talk to our Centre Manager for further information.