Pakuranga 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 provide you with the convenience you need and reassurance that your child is in safe hands. Our central location, loving team, and tailored environment are all waiting to be discovered by your whānau.

Located next door is the Te Tuhi art space and Pakuranga Leisure Centre, and near us are the Pakuranga Library and the re-emerging plaza. Full and part-day options are available, and the use of Storypark – our online parent communication tool – are just some of the ways we try to make things a little easier for parents. Local excursions and creative activities are some of the experiences we offer to help your child thrive.

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 obstacle courses, story bags, painting, and waiata.

We only know who we are by knowing where we come from. That's why building a strong connection with our whānau and local community is so important. We believe it helps your child develop a sense of belonging and identity, positively influencing their learning experiences.

We are lucky to be a diverse centre of kaiako, tamariki, and whānau, where we celebrate what makes each of us unique. We value learning about the different cultures and languages of our whānau. We have regular community excursions to the local library, arts centre, and leisure centre.

Our qualified and experienced teachers are committed to caring for and nurturing your child. They build a strong connection with each child throughout their early learning journey and go out of their way to ensure every child feels supported and 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 get ready for school and lay the foundations for lifelong learning.

We encourage healthy eating habits and offer healthy snacks for morning and afternoon tea to complement each child's BYO lunchbox and food brought from home.

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 community. 

Our fees include:

• Quality education, care and activities provided by our team of teachers 
• Local outings 

Current offer:

Receive 30 hours FREE for 3 months for 2-6 year olds.

T&C's:

• For 2-6 year olds only
• Offer is valid for new enrolments
• Valid for the first three months
• 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.