The Children's Garden
Welcome Bay's Trusted
Childcare Centre
PLAY · LEARN · GROW
Choosing a Childcare Centre in Tauranga is a big decision. Here at The Children’s Garden in Welcome Bay, we aim to provide a home away from home where your children feel safe, happy, and connected.
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OUR MISSION
Nurturing lifelong learners through nature, play, and aroha.
WHY CHOOSE US
Why Our Tauranga Childcare Centre?
The Children’s Garden is an Early Childhood Education Centre based in Welcome Bay, Tauranga. We provide 20 Free ECE Hours for children aged 3-5 plus an additional 10 free hours. We believe tamariki should play and have fun, while also learning in a nurturing environment.
Our philosophy has a strong focus on free-play in a natural and nurturing environment, supported by fully qualified teachers. The concept of Kaitiakitanga — caring for the environment, others, and ourselves — is our guiding framework, providing an environment that is positive, nurturing, and welcoming, where our Tamariki and Whānau feel empowered and have a sense of belonging.
WHAT MAKES US SPECIAL
What Makes Our Centre Special?
We aim to provide a homely environment where children feel cared for and safe. Our philosophy has a strong focus on free-play in a natural and nurturing environment, supported by fully qualified teachers.
Bush Kindy
Qualified Teachers
Whānau Focused
Te Whāriki
WELCOME TO
The Children's Garden
Choosing a Childcare Centre in Tauranga is a big decision, one that is often highly emotional. We understand just how important it is to feel completely secure with your choice, ensuring your children are well taken care of and love coming to their childcare centre.
Here at The Children’s Garden in Welcome Bay, we aim to provide a home away from home where your children feel safe, happy, and connected. We love seeing happy smiles as children arrive, excited for a day of exploring, learning, and play at our early childhood centre.
We would love to meet you and your little ones, show you around our centres, and answer any questions you may have.
CARING FOR YOUR FAMILY
Programs For Every Age
BABIES
Providing quality care, support and learning during the earliest stages of your child’s development.
TODDLERS
Helping your child to find their feet, and to learn how to understand the world around them.
PRESCHOOLERS
As they start to realise more about their world, we help your child to realise their own potential.
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Bush Kindy
Each week we venture into the beautiful Johnson Reserve. Children explore the bush — climbing trees, playing in leaves, and discovering nature's treasures.
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30 Free ECE Hours
The Ministry provides 20 free hours, and we contribute an extra 10 hours per week, giving your family 30 hours free total.
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Natural Learning
Our natural learning philosophy creates a home-like environment. Through open-ended play and natural resources, we nurture empathy, self-care, and a love for discovery.
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Qualified Teachers
We are proud to have a team of warm and nurturing individuals who are passionate about providing the best care. Your child's safety and connection with teachers is our priority.
FAMILY TESTIMONIALS
“This is an amazing, loving centre that treats the tamariki as their own. I have had 3 of my children here at The Children’s Garden over 10 years and still keep in touch with a couple teachers who take real joy in seeing children grow and develop.”
Emma-Jane Jones
OUR GALLERY
Life at The Children's Garden
FROM THE GARDEN
Latest News & Updates
Bush Kindy Adventures
Discover how our weekly nature excursions into the Johnson Reserve spark curiosity and build resilience in our tamariki.
Welcome to Term 2!
A new term brings exciting activities, seasonal celebrations, and continued growth for all our little learners.
Healthy Lunchbox Ideas
Simple, nutritious lunchbox inspiration to fuel your child’s day of play and discovery at the centre.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Got Questions? We've Got Answers
Both of our centres in Welcome Bay are open Monday to Friday from 7:30am to 5:30pm. Children must be dropped off and picked up within these licensed hours.
Yes! The Ministry of Education provides 20 free hours of ECE, and we contribute an additional 10 hours per week, giving you 30 hours free total.
Under 3 Years Old: Half day (4.5 hrs) $34/day or $170/week. Short day (6 hrs, leave by 3pm) $45/day or $200/week. Full day $55/day or $225/week. Over 3 Years Old (with 30 Free ECE Hours): Half day $0. Short day $0. Full day (over 6 hrs) $120/week.
We suggest packing two or three changes of clothes, a rash shirt and hat in summer, beanie and raincoat in winter, nappies, a drink bottle, lunchbox, bottle and formula if needed, a cuddly or comforter, and sleep aids if required.
Please enquire with us directly about availability for the days and hours you require. A registration fee of $50 applies for all new enrolments. We require a minimum of three pre-visits before your child starts with us.
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CONTACT US
Babies & Toddlers Centre
64 Victory Street, Welcome Bay, Tauranga 3112
Preschool Centre
4 Pamir Place, Welcome Bay, Tauranga 3112
Phone
07 544 0864
info@lightsalmon-raven-995325.hostingersite.com
Hours
Monday – Friday: 7:30am – 5:30pm
Send Us a Message
Ready to Join The Children's Garden?
Enrol your child today and give them the best start in a nurturing, natural learning environment. 30 free ECE hours available for ages 3-5. Limited spaces — get in touch now!