A purpose-built early learning centre at 149 Cascades Road, Pakuranga Heights, with a community garden, a worm farm and a Forest Kindy programme for preschoolers. The centre is part of Enviroschools, and its garden and outdoor learning are built around hands-on discovery in nature. The outdoor area has an upgraded playground with river rocks, covered sandpits, bike paths and climbing logs. Older children can join weekly Kelly Sports lessons that build gross motor skills. The centre says its teacher ratios are above Ministry of Education standards.
The centre runs full-day care only, with no short days or sessions, and the minimum enrolment is two days a week. Fees include nappies, meals, a wetbag, a bag and a hat or beanie, but formula must be brought from home. A $50 enrolment fee is due on enrolment (as at 2026), and two weeks' notice is needed to end enrolment. There is a 10% discount on the eldest child's fees for families with two or more children attending full time. Families can phone or email the centre, or pop in to see it. The centre also holds events through the year, including Matariki, Chinese New Year and Grandparents' Day.