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Taking new enrolments now — 20 hours FREE for all age groups*
Mon–Fri 7:30am–4:00pm
Nau mai, haere mai — welcome, little one
Nau mai, Haere mai ki Magical
Moments Early Childhood Centre
We warmly welcome every child and their whanau into our learning community, where everyone is valued, respected, and has a sense of belonging. By working in partnership with families, sharing stories, celebrating cultures, and supporting one another, we create a nurturing environment where children feel safe, confident, and connected.
Together, we build meaningful relationships that honour the unique strengths of every child and whänau. Through kindness, trust, and collaboration, we create magical moments of learning every day.
“He waka eke noa – We are all in this together.”
● Ministry licensed
● Qualified kaiako
● 0 – 6 years
WHY FAMILIES CHOOSE US
Little moments, made magical
Whānau first
At Magical Moments, whanaungatanga is at the heart of everything we do. We believe strong, respectful relationships create the foundation for children to learn, grow and thrive.
We maintain an open-door policy and provide regular photo updates to keep whānau connected and build strong relationships within our community.
Play-based learning
Te Whāriki is woven through child-led play, where tamariki lead and guide their learning through exploration, discovery and adventure.
Healthy kai onsite
Morning tea, lunch and afternoon kai are cooked fresh in our kitchen every day, in collaboration with KidsCan.
Small groups, big hearts
Generous ratios so every tamaiti gets lap time, kōrero and cuddles when needed.
NGĀ RŪMA — OUR ROOMS
We provide three rooms for our tamariki
0 – 2 years
Te Pakiaka Oki Room
Our infant room is a calm, peaceful, and homely environment where every pēpi is nurtured with love, warmth, and responsive care. We create a safe space where infants feel secure, valued, and free to explore at their own pace.
1:4 ratio
2 – 3½ years
Te Ara Oki Room
At Magical Moments, our transition space is a gentle place where infants grow into confident toddlers.
Guided by Te Whāriki, we support children’s wellbeing, belonging, relationships, and independence through warm, responsive care and child-led learning.
1:4 ratio
3½ – 6 years
Te Oki Room
Our older preschool room is a nurturing environment where tamariki are supported to become confident, capable learners as they prepare for school.
1:8 ratio
New kids deals — 20 hours free, every age group*
Limited places. *Conditions and availability apply — ask us about WINZ subsidies too.
TE RERENGA O TE RĀ
A day of magical moments
Transitions happen when your tamaiti is ready — never on a birthday deadline. Weeks of short visits, with their favourite
kaiako alongside.
7:30am
Doors open — mihi & free play
9:30am
Mat time — waiata & karakia
10:00am
Kai time — fresh from our kitchen
10:30am
Exploration & Discovery play, inside & out
12:30pm
Moe if requested
3:00pm
Afternoon adventures till 4pm
LITTLE MOMENTS, BIG SMILES
Peek at our week
photo: sandpit diggers
photo: finger painting
photo: veggie garden crew
photo: water play day
photo: dress-up Friday
photo: bush walk to Parihaka
NGĀ KAIAKO — OUR TEACHERS
The people your child will love
Putiputifryfry
Our Kitty
Miss Aroha
Te Pakiaka Oki Lead
Baby-whisperer, keeper of the gentlest goodbyes at drop-off.
Matua Sam
Te Oki Lead
Chief hut-builder and bug-hunter; makes school-ready feel like play.
Miss Lily
Te Ara Oki Lead
Paint on her apron by 9am, a story voice for every animal.
Whaea Mere
CENTRE MANAGER
20 years in ECE and still first on the mat for waiata.
Miss Aroha
Te Pakiaka Oki
Baby-whisperer, keeper of the gentlest goodbyes at drop-off.
Matua Sam
Te Oki Lead
Chief hut-builder and bug-hunter; makes school-ready feel like play.
Miss Lily
Te Ara Oki Lead
Paint on her apron by 9am, a story voice for every animal.
Whaea Mere
CENTRE MANAGER
20 years in ECE and still first on the mat for waiata.
Miss Aroha
Te Pakiaka Oki
Baby-whisperer, keeper of the gentlest goodbyes at drop-off.
Matua Sam
Te Oki Lead
Chief hut-builder and bug-hunter; makes school-ready feel like play.
Miss Lily
Te Ara Oki Lead
Paint on her apron by 9am, a story voice for every animal.
WHAT PARENTS SAY
Straight from our whānau
Placeholder quotes — we’ll swap in real Google & Facebook reviews as they come in.
“Teachers runs through the gate without a backwards glance now. The kaiako noticed she loved bugs and built a whole week around it. It really is a bit magic.”
Sarah · māmā of Ruby, 3
“As first-time parents we had a hundred questions. The team answered every single one — and Nikau’s daily photos get the whole whānau group chat going.”
Hemi & Kat · parents of Nikau, 18 months
Fees & sessions
| Age group | With 20 hrs free* | Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Te Pakiaka Oki (under 2) | $0 first 20 hrs | from $7.50/hr |
| Te Ara Oki (2–3½) | $0 first 20 hrs | from $7.00/hr |
| Te Oki (3½–6) | $0 first 20 hrs | from $6.50/hr |
*Opening special, all age groups — placeholder rates, conditions & availability apply. WINZ childcare subsidies welcome.
Hours
Monday – Friday
7:30am – 4:00pm
Public holidays
Closed
Full-day and school-hours sessions available. Casual days when space allows — just ask.Hours
Questions parents ask
How does the 20 hours free offer work?
For our opening period, every enrolled child — including under-3s — gets their first 20 hours each week free. It stacks with the government’s 20 Hours ECE for over-3s. Conditions and availability apply; we’ll walk you through it on your tour.
Come feel the magic for yourself
Tours take 30 minutes — pēpi and big kids welcome. Or just call 021 2211 584.