A not-for-profit community creche at 152 Queen Street in Northcote Point, Auckland, for children aged one to five. It is in the old Council Chambers and Library building, a heritage building the City Council lets the creche use.
The creche has a maximum roll of 25 children a day, with low ratios and small groups. Its teachers are qualified and experienced early childhood educators. Learning follows play, and children are encouraged to explore, take risks and build confidence. The creche says its teaching is responsive, and that it values each child's strengths.
The creche was founded in 1981 as a coffee group, moved into the Council building in 1984, and became a licensed early learning centre. It is run by an elected committee. Parents can help one morning every 12 weeks, join in the working bees, and help organise events such as Matariki. Families praise the nurturing kaiako and the family-like atmosphere.