Oma Rāpeti is a small, privately run early childhood education centre for children aged 0 to 6, with its main centre at 1 Pratt Street in Freemans Bay and a second centre in Kumeū. The centre describes itself as play-based, and its commitment is to nutrition, nourishment and uninterrupted play. Its three core values are nurture, nourish and natural. It explains these as relationships at the heart of its work, care for mind, body and spirit, and nature as the best setting for play. The centre refers to Te Whāriki, the early childhood curriculum, and explains it to families.
Families who have used the centre describe it as warm and welcoming, with caring and attentive staff. One grandparent said the team made them feel welcome at the Christmas party. The Kumeū centre is described as having stimulating play areas and activities. The website has pages on the team, nutrition, the rooms and a FAQ, and it publishes articles for parents on topics such as gentle parenting and biting. It suits families in central Auckland who want a small, nurturing centre with a strong focus on food and outdoor play.