Early Learning Centre & Child Care in Westgate, Auckland

Achieve calm care and confident beginnings for your babies’ learning, growth, and development.

Families in Westgate trust our centre to provide a safe, nurturing space where babies and children can settle, explore, and grow with confidence. Take the first step toward giving your baby a calm, dependable start where they can explore, connect, and grow at their own pace.

Welcome to Our Westgate Centre

Early learning shapes a child’s sense of comfort, confidence, and curiosity. Many families in Westgate look for a centre that offers steady routines and warm guidance, as these early experiences help young children feel secure while they explore simple play. Our centre sits in a growing community, and we support families who want reliable care close to home.

At Remarkable Kids, we focus on personal care and family partnerships. Our kaiako guides children through calm routines, gentle interactions, and plays that support learning. We help young kids feel settled as they develop their early skills in a space designed for their age group.

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Children learning

Centre environment

A Safe, Community-Focused Environment

Remarkable Kids is a privately owned centre that values strong relationships with tamariki and whānau. Our team cares for each child with steady guidance, clear communication, and respect for family routines. The centre includes purpose-built rooms for different age groups, which support calm transitions and predictable daily flow. Children learn in areas designed for their needs, making it easier for them to feel safe during play and rest.

Our Programmes and Age Groups

Our centre offers age-based programmes that support early learning. Each programme supports children as they grow new skills with gentle guidance from our kaiako.

Babies programme

Babies (3 months to 24 months)

We provide close care, warm responses, and simple routines that match each baby’s needs. Our kaiako follow each baby’s cues and support early movement, communication, fine and large motor skills, and sense of self in a dedicated baby room.

Toddlers programme

Toddlers (2 to 3 years)

We provide 2 rooms for tamariki to try new actions while receiving steady support. Kaiako guides children through simple problem-solving, early language development, responsibility, and motor skills. Toddlers also gain confidence through predictable routines.

Preschoolers programme

Preschoolers

Our preschool room for tamarikis aged 2 to 4 and 4 to 5 supports early reading, numeracy, independent learning, and other hands-on activities. Children are guided through conversations, early group play, and simple tasks that prepare them for school. The space encourages curiosity and early independence in a steady environment.

Our Child Care Philosophy

At Remarkable Kids, we place each child at the centre of daily experiences and follow Te Whāriki as our foundation. Our kaiako focus on building warm relationships and creating steady routines that support comfort and confidence.

Children take part in simple play that encourages natural exploration and a sense of belonging. This approach allows each child to grow at a pace that feels right for them while staying connected to their kaiako and wider centre community.

Our philosophy

Supporting Child Growth and Development

Children grow well when they take part in simple daily routines and steady play. Each child is guided with calm support, which helps them build early skills, growth, and development at a pace that feels comfortable.

Daily play

Daily play that builds early learning

Children take part in hands-on activities that support language, movement, and early thinking in a natural way.

Early communication

Support for early communication

Kaiako uses short conversations and songs to help children share sounds, actions, and simple words.

Guided play

Social confidence through guided play

Children learn turn taking and group play with gentle support from kaiako, which helps them feel comfortable with others.

Motor skills

Motor skill development

Each age group takes part in movement and outdoor play that strengthens balance, coordination, and early physical skills.

Problem solving

Simple problem solving

Children work through small tasks that help them understand cause and effect and prepare them for the next stage of learning.

Why Choose Remarkable Kids in Westgate, Auckland

Families choose our Westgate centre because we focus on steady care and respectful relationships. We support each child and maintain open communication with parents.

Qualified Kaiako

Qualified Kaiako

Our team brings skill and care to each interaction with children.

Calm Routines

Calm Routines

Daily routines help children feel settled and ready for learning.

Warm Environment

Warm Environment

Our rooms support rest, play, and steady transitions.

Clear Updates

Clear Updates

We share regular updates with families, so they feel connected to their child’s day.

Respect for Identity

Respect for Identity

We welcome each child’s culture and include family practices in daily care.

What Sets Our Centre Apart?

Our Westgate centre is designed to give children a safe, steady, and engaging place to learn every day. Families appreciate the calm spaces, thoughtful routines, and consistent care built into our daily programme.

Here is what you will find here:

Purpose-built rooms for each age group

Passionate and qualified educators

A safe outdoor play area with natural elements

Play-based learning across all programmes

Healthy meals prepared by our on-site chef

Clean, well-maintained indoor spaces for rest and simple exploration

Explore Our Spaces

Our rooms and outdoor areas support calm play, movement, and early learning. Children have safe areas for exploration and daily routines.

Here’s what you’ll find here:

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How to Get Started?

Here is our simple enrolment process for families in Westgate:

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Enquire

Contact our team for details about programmes, availability, and fees.

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Book a Visit

Visit our centre to see the rooms, meet the kaiako, and learn about our routines.

3

Enrol

Complete the enrolment form and confirm your child’s start date and settling plan.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the role of a child care centre?
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A child care centre supports daily care, safety, and early learning in a steady environment. Kaiako guides children through routines and age-appropriate play that supports early development.

What is the difference between child care and daycare?
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Child care includes learning support, planned routines, and guided play. It helps children grow early skills through hands-on activities matched to their age group. Daycare may focus mainly on supervision.

How do I prepare my child before entering a child care centre?
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A short visit helps your child become familiar with the people and spaces. Bringing a familiar item, such as a blanket or soft toy, often helps children settle. Talking about the visit with your child also builds comfort.

What do child care centres provide?
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Centres provide care, early learning experiences, social interaction, and simple routines for children, where possible. We take part in plays that support language, movement, and early holistic skills while offering a safe place for rest and group activity.

How do you handle difficult child behaviours?
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Our Kaiako use calm guidance, simple explanations, and clear routines. We support children by modelling gentle actions and helping them practise social skills. We also work with families to understand each child’s needs.

Get in Touch With Our Team Today

Have questions about our Westgate centre or programmes? Our team is here to help and happy to guide you through anything you need.

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Address

10 Kawakawa Place, Westgate,
Auckland 0814, New Zealand

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Phone

09 218 5858

Contact Us

Centre Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
We look forward to welcoming you and your family to our centre!