"For the child in all of us"
Child Preschool Education
Where Learning Feels Like Play
A boutique, owner-operated preschool at Smales Farm, Takapuna. Purpose-built spaces, qualified teachers, chef-prepared meals, and the highest teacher-to-child ratios — everything your child needs from birth to school.
Why Families Choose child
We're not a franchise. We're a privately owned, one-of-a-kind preschool led by qualified ECE teachers who are on-site every day.
Owner On-Site Daily
Owner Lee Clark and Manager Shohini Ghosh are both qualified Early Childhood Teachers who are hands-on every single day — not just names on a sign.
Highest Teacher Ratios
1:3 for babies, 1:5 for toddlers, 1:6 for preschoolers — well above the regulated minimums so every child gets genuine attention.
Chef-Prepared Meals
Two full-time chefs prepare three nutritious meals daily from scratch in our commercial kitchen. No lunchboxes needed.
Purpose-Built Facility
Five dedicated learning rooms, covered outdoor play areas, advanced HVAC-filtered sleep rooms, and age-specific equipment in every space.
Everything Provided
Nappies, wipes, creams, bedding, sunblock — all included. Just pack a spare change of clothes and you're out the door.
School Readiness
Our structured programme covers literacy, numeracy, and phonics so your child transitions to primary school with confidence.
Five Rooms, Five Stages of Discovery
Each room is specifically designed for the developmental stage of the children within it — from brand-new babies to school-ready tamariki.
Ratio 1 : 3
A nurturing haven for your littlest one to explore, bond with primary caregivers, and reach those first precious milestones.
Ratio 1 : 5
Curiosity peaks here. Children build friendships, explore independence, and develop language in a fun, engaging environment.
Ratio 1 : 6
First steps toward academic readiness — alphabet, numbers, colours, shapes, and early pre-writing skills.
Ratio 1 : 6
Inquisitive problem solvers tackle challenges and engaging lesson plans that build toward school readiness.
Ratio 1 : 6
Critical thinking, numeracy, literacy, and phonics prepare children for a confident, effortless transition to "big school."
5
Age-Specific Rooms
1:3
Baby Room Ratio
3
Meals Daily
7am–6pm
Open Mon – Fri
0–6
Age Range (Years)
Our Philosophy: Make Learning Irresistible
The first five years of a child's life are the most formative, and child is the perfect environment to protect and educate them during these years. In a world where children are rapidly losing their childhood, our philosophy is to encourage, nurture, and maintain the innocence and excitement that drives natural learning.
We guide children with an intriguing array of outdoor areas, arts, books, and learning materials. We believe childhood should be joyful — and if guided properly, children will learn without even knowing they are learning.
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Limited Time Offer
Enrol now until 1st June 2026 and unlock exclusive reduced fees for 12 months.
What Parents Say
I would highly recommend child. Not only is there a hot cooked meal and snacks made from scratch, but nappies and wipes are included. Drop off is a breeze, making it very easy for working parents. My children were very well prepared for school.
The Wilde Family
When looking for a daycare for our eldest we were hunting for a professional, structured environment, while still providing a loving, caring, child-centric second home. We found this and more at child.
The Murray Family
Sunnynook
child has provided confidence and experiences they both needed to start their new journey at primary school and found transition effortless. A well-structured, age-appropriate, fun learning environment for children.
The Kweon Family
Takapuna
Ready to see child for yourself?
We'd love to show you around our purpose-built preschool. Book a visit, ask a question, or start the enrolment process today.