Karori Childcare Centre

Run screaming. This place was a nightmare. The owner decided one day to randomly put three layer of clothing on our son, then put him to sleep under a blanket. He required medical attention. Shortly after the owner attempted to falsely claim our child had various issues (all fake) so they could get a free ministry funded 'watcher' for him. When that failed and we moved him. A male called his new kindy to locate our son, we strongly suspect this was linked to the owner, and the police investigated it. This all resulted in a year long Ministry over watch. We also had one of the KCC teachers show up on our doorstep drunk one night asking which kindy we moved him too, and how he was, and if he had anything to say about his time at KCC, I can't prove anything went on there, but ... You were warned. All of this is documented, and our complaint should be available from the Ministry of Education, including subsequent documents as the situation got increasingly bizarre.
Apr 22nd, 2022

Feb 14th, 2022

My two children have attended KCC and I couldn't be more happy with my experience. My son is now 10 and still loves visiting and seeing the same teachers who were there when he left. A warm and caring environment. Would highly recommend to anyone wanting a more family feeling daycare.
May 19th, 2021

A fantastic childcare centre that has helped my son feel secure in his new environment. A warm, caring daycare with lovely children and engaged teachers. Thanks for making my son so welcome!
Jul 3rd, 2016

Especially in the years before your child can speak, your greatest fear as a parent is what happens when you're not there. Will they be protected?.. will they be nurtured?.. will they be adequately supervised?.. etc etc. The carers, the environment, the education, the nutritious meals, the abundance of exciting activities in different rooms, there is SO much about KCC that makes it extra special. I have a typically clingy child and even if she hasn't seen the carers for weeks, lunges for them when she sees them. Testament to how nurtured she feels when she is in their company. My daughter and I just couldn't give it all enough praise. Thank you KCC. We are ever so grateful. Why can't everywhere be like you.
Jun 8th, 2016