A small, independent early childhood centre in Richmond, Christchurch, with a nursery for up to eight infants and toddlers aged 0 to 2, and a preschool for 26 children aged 2 to 5. Little Beans is at 12 Slater Street. The website describes a child-led approach based on children's interests, guided by Te Whāriki, and inspired by the RIE and Pikler approach, with primary caregiving and small group sizes. The big outdoor space has trees and real grass.
The website says fees are transparent, with no hidden costs, and that families can find the fee and funding details on the fees page. It mentions 20 Hours ECE and WINZ subsidies. Reviewers describe a home-like place with a warm feel, teachers who are kind, supportive and accommodating of additional needs, and an outdoor space they love. One family whose son started at seven months and is now two says it feels like a home away from home, and another says their daughter has an amazing relationship with her teachers. BestStart St Albans, 0.3 km away, rates lower, on 43 reviews.