The Gardens Early Childhood Education's Hill Road centre is on Hill Road in Manurewa, and it is directly across the road from the Auckland Botanic Gardens. The centre is a large purpose-built building with separate indoor and outdoor areas for each age group, and an adventure playground designed to build children's physical skills. It is a minute from Totara Park and the Southern Motorway, which makes drop-off and pick-up easy for families. The group takes children from birth to five years, and it supports the 20 hours ECE subsidy for children over three. Its staff are qualified and first-aid trained, and there is a transition to school programme for children in the preschool room. Lunchbox Fridays and paper book portfolios record children's learning. The group holds a Pa Harakeke Gold Award for its commitment to healthy eating. Parents praise the warm, approachable staff, and say their children are excited at drop-off. The Hill Road centre is the group's most recent purpose-built centre, and the outdoor space is a strong draw for families.