A small, privately owned childcare centre at 704 Saint Aubyn Street East in Parkvale, Hastings, with a big natural backyard. It takes children from birth to 5 years old, in two rooms: a Little Steps room for 0 to 2-year-olds, with places for 10, and a Big Steps room for 2 to 5-year-olds, with places for 30.
The centre is open Monday to Friday, with full-time and part-time places. Its teachers are fully qualified, and the centre says it works above minimum ratios. Children play and learn alongside each other, and the centre says it reflects bi-cultural heritage and te ao Māori in its daily life. The centre is accepting new enrolments, and it offers the free 20 hours ECE. Families can call, message or drop in for more information.