Lollipops Petone is a purpose-built early learning centre at 121 The Esplanade in Petone, Lower Hutt. It is part of the Evolve Education Group and takes infants, toddlers and young children, with separate rooms for each age: Kiwi for the youngest, Fantail for toddlers, Tūī for creative play and early literacy, and Kākāpō for preschoolers getting ready for school.
The centre has large outdoor areas with bikes, sandpits and a garden. It integrates Petone's history and the Esplanade into its programme, with regular trips to the library and walks along the Esplanade. A parent quoted on the website says their son has made good progress in discipline and independence since starting in November 2025. On Open Locally, Magic Sparks Petone is the other childcare within a kilometre, 0.7 km away and rated 3.5 from 13 reviews.