A childcare and early learning centre at 137 to 139 Cranford Street in St Albans, Christchurch. The centre has four classrooms, and takes children through every stage from the youngest to school age. The website describes its approach as play-based, with programmes called Start with Heart for the youngest children and Set for School for older children. The centre describes itself as a place where diversity and whanaungatanga grow. Families can book a visit at a time that suits them, from 9am to 3pm. The centre is award-winning.
Reviewers mention the friendly and supportive staff most often, and describe the teachers as knowledgeable, caring and attentive to each child. One family's son had never been to daycare before, and found the team very supportive. Another parent says their child talks about preschool at home, and that the centre feels like family. A parent whose son took a while to settle says the nursery team was amazing and that he was well cared for. St Albans Community Preschool, 0.4 km away, has a lower rating on more reviews.