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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.

Happy Children in Early Childhood Centre

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:

    • 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.”

– Parent

Child Playing with Toy in Early Childhood Centre
Early Childhood Centre - Hands Holding String Light

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.”

– Parent

Three 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

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