Early Childhood
Education Centres
Lifewise’s early childhood education centres remove cost barriers to high-quality education for young children. We wrap our care and expertise around each child, so they’re nurtured, supported, and able to thrive.
Quality early childhood education with
care at its heart
We’ll design a caring plan that works for your child
Our experienced teachers put your child at the centre of everything we do. We start by sitting down with you and listening closely to understand your needs and what you want for your child. Together, we’ll create a care plan that nurtures your child so they can flourish.
We:
- Serve your child and make sure their needs come first.
- Show children they have a right to speak.
- Hear and respect your child’s wishes.
- Value your child’s individuality.
- Give your child time to do things at their own pace.
We create caring connections
Keeping close to the natural environment is one of our strengths; Lifewise’s early childhood centres nurture connections between children’s wellbeing, nature, and whānau.
We’ve designed our centres so we can:
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- Connect with nature every day.
- Let children learn about the power of Papatūānuku.
- Have less plastic and more play gardens.
- Stay grounded through the five senses.
- Help children explore and be creative through free play.
- Welcome whānau to get involved.
“If I would I write a plan for the perfect day care I can say I have found it. I will always be grateful that my son has his day filled with learning and happiness.”
– Lifewise Foster Carer
We build strong relationships
We help build strong relationships with children, create whānau connections, and provide a supportive community for parents.
At Lifewise, this begins with how we treat every child. We:
- Listen to children—always.
- Are never too busy for kids.
- Take time to enjoy and observe alongside children.
- Let children lead group activities.
- Show good behaviour and kindness with our actions.
- Grow support around our community of parents.
“Both my children have flourished since they started here. They are more confident and have learnt so much. I’m very grateful.”
– Lifewise Foster Carer
Four Locations
Lifewise Early Childhood Education Centres are safe spaces that help learning and are perfect for play.
Early Childhood Education, Waimumu Road
112 Waimumu Road,
Massey, Auckland
Opening hours
9:00am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday
Area Manager: Andrea Raukete
Mobile: 021 194 6000
Phone: 09 282 3015
Email: andrear@lifewise.org.nz
Early Childhood Education, Glen Eden
302 West Coast Road,
Glen Eden, Auckland
Opening hours
9:00am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday
Centre Manager: Alison Render
Phone: 09 818 0212
Mobile: 021 336 838
Email: alisonr@lifewise.org.nz
Early Childhood Education, Royal Road Preschool
112 Royal Road,
Massey, Auckland
Opening hours
9:00am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday
Centre Manager: Leigh Davies
Mobile: 021 195 4111
Phone: 09 833 6192
Email: leighd@lifewise.org.nz or
royalroadpreschool@lifewise.org.nz or
preschool@royalroad.school.nz
Early Childhood Education, Mustard Seed Preschool
47R Everitt Rd,
Otara, Auckland 2023
Opening hours
9:00am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday
Centre Manager: Nisi Haunga
Mobile: 021 483 827
Phone: 09 272 8692
Email: kateew@lifewise.org.nz
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