Preschools in New Zealand (21): Fees, Curricula & Areas
Compare 21 preschools across Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington, Avonhead, East Tamaki and more · updated 9 Oct 2026
21 school listings in New Zealand, across areas Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington, Avonhead, East Tamaki; programme types Preschool (12), Daycare (6), Kindergarten (2), Primary school (1); curricula Montessori (5), IB (1), Play-based (7); updated 9 Oct 2026.
All About Children - Montessori
Papanui, New Zealand
All About Children - Montessori is a childcare centre in Papanui, Christchurch, on Langdons Road. It is licensed for children aged 0 to 6 years and operates with a maximum of 86 children each day. The centre offers enrolment from two to…
Preschool · Montessori · Independence Development · Life Skills · Ages Ages 0–6
Aurea Preschool & Nursery
Kelburn, New Zealand
Aurea Preschool & Nursery is a privately owned preschool and nursery in Kelburn, New Zealand, serving children from birth to age 5. The school describes its approach as nurturing the whole child through a balance of guided learning and…
Preschool · Ages Ages 0–5
Honeybees Preschool
Auckland, New Zealand
Honeybees Preschool is a preschool for children aged 2 to 5, located in Auckland City in the heart of Auckland’s CBD. Inspired by the Reggio Emilia philosophy, it describes itself as a warm, professional environment where children can…
Preschool · Reggio Emilia · Early Childhood Education · Community Engagement · Ages Ages 2–5
Kids' Kampus
Auckland, New Zealand
Kids’ Kampus is a boutique, owner-operated childcare centre in Mt Eden, central Auckland, serving children from 0 to 5 years old. The centre describes itself as “a home away from home,” and its tone is warm, personal, and family-focused…
Daycare · Early Childhood Curriculum · Montessori · Te Whāriki · Ages Ages 0–5
Montessori Children’s House
Miramar, New Zealand
Montessori Children’s House is an authentic Montessori preschool in Miramar, Wellington, New Zealand, serving children from 0 to 6 years old. It is built on the teachings of Dr. Maria Montessori and describes itself as a respectful…
Preschool · Montessori Principles · NZ Early Childhood curriculum · Te Whāriki · Ages Ages 0–6
Rangi Ruru Preschool
Christchurch, New Zealand
Rangi Ruru Preschool is a small, not-for-profit, family-based education and care centre in Christchurch, Canterbury, located on the grounds of Rangi Ruru School at 3 Epress Road. It serves children aged 3 to 5 and describes itself as part…
Preschool · exploration · community engagement · creative arts · Ages Ages 3–5
St Mark's School
Wellington, New Zealand
St Mark’s School is an independent Anglican school in Wellington, New Zealand, for girls and boys from Preschool to Year 8, serving children from age 3 to 13. The school describes itself as a happy place with a vibrant and supportive…
Primary school · IB PYP · International Baccalaureate · Ages Ages 3–13
Sunshine Christian Preschool
Auckland, New Zealand
Sunshine Christian Preschool is at 30 Hilltop Road, Flat Bush, in Auckland, New Zealand. It serves children from 1.5 to 6 years old and describes itself as a vibrant, multicultural haven. Its guiding theme is “Love God, Love People, Love…
Preschool · Te Whāriki · Christian Values · Play-based · Ages Ages 2–6
Young World Child Care Center
Auckland, New Zealand
Young World Child Care Center is a daycare in Auckland, located at the corner of Hallam St and Owairaka Ave. It serves children from birth to age 5 and describes itself as providing a nurturing environment that fosters children’s growth…
Daycare · Te Whāriki · Cultural Responsiveness · Child-Led Learning · Ages Ages 0–5
All Saints Early Learning Centre
Auckland, New Zealand
All Saints Early Learning Centre is a preschool at 284 Ponsonby Road in Auckland, New Zealand, serving children from birth to age 5. It describes itself as a not for profit, community owned and teacher-led centre, with a focus on promoting…
Preschool · Te Whāriki · Reggio Emilia · Child-Centered Learning · Ages Ages 0–5
BestStart Montessori St Albans
St Albans, New Zealand
BestStart Montessori St Albans is a preschool in St Albans, Christchurch, at 96 Trafalgar Street. It serves children aged 3 to 5 and is open Monday to Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm. The centre describes itself as “a home away from home,”…
Preschool · Montessori · Early Childhood Education · Ages Ages 3–5
BestStart Newton
Auckland, New Zealand
BestStart Newton is a daycare centre at 13-17 Virginia Avenue East in Eden Terrace, Auckland, New Zealand. It serves children from birth to age 5 and is open Monday to Friday from 7:30am to 6:00pm. The centre describes its approach as…
Daycare · Reggio Emilia · Creativity · Multicultural Learning · Ages Ages 0–5
BestStart Papanui
Christchurch, New Zealand
BestStart Papanui is a daycare centre at 77a Blighs Road in Strowan, Christchurch, in Canterbury, New Zealand. It serves children from birth to age 5. The centre describes its approach as starting with feeling loved, and it aims to create…
Daycare · child led · learning through play · kaitiakitanga · Ages Ages 0–5
Elim International Kids Early Childhood Centre
Wellington, New Zealand
Elim International Kids Early Childhood Centre is a preschool in Wellington, New Zealand, located at Level 1, 11-13 Alpha Street. It serves children from birth to age 5. The school describes itself as a place that places high value on…
Preschool · literacy · interactive learning · cultural awareness · Ages Ages 0–5
Kindercare Avonhead
Avonhead, New Zealand
Kindercare Avonhead is a preschool in Avonhead, Christchurch, New Zealand, at 3 Avonhead Road. It serves children from birth to 5 years old. The school describes itself as a nurturing environment where children can grow, learn, and…
Preschool · Te Whāriki · Social-Emotional Learning · Play-based · Ages Ages 0–5
Kindercare Spreydon
Sydenham, New Zealand
Kindercare Spreydon is a daycare centre in Sydenham, Christchurch, at 144 Strickland Street in New Zealand. It serves children from birth to 5 years old, including infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. The centre describes itself as a place…
Daycare · Play-based · social-emotional development · nature play · Ages Ages 0–5
Pigeon Mountain Kindergarten
Half Moon Bay, New Zealand
Pigeon Mountain Kindergarten is a welcoming, safe, and caring early learning kindergarten in Half Moon Bay, Auckland, serving children aged 2 to 5 years. Located at 64 Pigeon Mountain Road, it supports families in the wider Bucklands Beach…
Kindergarten · Play-based · Te Whāriki · bi-cultural · Ages Ages 2–5
Portobelo Early Learning Centres
Christchurch, New Zealand
Portobelo Early Learning Centres is a warm, parent-owned preschool in Christchurch, located at 124 Yaldhurst Road, Canterbury, New Zealand. It serves children aged 0 to 5 and describes itself as a place where tamariki feel at home and are…
Preschool · Te Whāriki · Play-based · Nature-based Learning · Ages Ages 0–5
Small World Preschool
Christchurch, New Zealand
Small World Preschool is a preschool in Christchurch, Canterbury, at 304 Cranford Street, serving children from ages 2 to 5. The school describes itself as a team with experience, passion, and time, and places emphasis on small group size…
Preschool · music · story time · Play-based · Ages Ages 2–5
Superstart Childcare
East Tamaki, New Zealand
Superstart Childcare is a daycare in East Tamaki, Auckland, at 88 Lady Ruby Drive, serving children from birth to 6 years old. The centre describes itself as a supportive, warm, and nurturing environment where children feel safe, valued…
Daycare · Montessori · Play-based · Inclusive Education · Ages Ages 0–6
Te Whare Rama Edinburgh St Kindergarten
Spreydon, New Zealand
Te Whare Rama Edinburgh St Kindergarten is in Spreydon, Christchurch, at 51 Edinburgh St, and welcomes children aged 2 to 6 years. It is licensed for 30 children and is described as a hidden gem. The kindergarten places a strong emphasis…
Kindergarten · te ao Māori · sustainability · leadership · Ages Ages 2–6
Frequently asked questions
How many preschools are listed in New Zealand?
21 preschools and nurseries are listed in New Zealand on this page, last updated 9 Oct 2026.
Which areas of New Zealand do the listings cover?
Listings cover Auckland (6), Christchurch (4), Wellington (2), Avonhead (1), East Tamaki (1), Half Moon Bay (1), Kelburn (1) and Miramar (1) and other areas.
Which curricula appear among preschools in New Zealand?
Schools listed here mention Montessori (5), IB (1) and Play-based (7).
What age ranges do preschools in New Zealand cover?
Where schools publish an age range, listings start from birth and go up to age 13.