Mangatawhiri Childcare Centre is an early childhood centre on Mangatawhiri Road, in the Mangatawhiri area of the Franklin district, south of Auckland. The centre describes itself as a big family, and its aim is to help each child be their best. It wants the early years to make children curious, creative and kind, and it says it helps children make friends, understand their feelings and build confidence.
Parents who have written about the centre say their children have found a second home there, with staff who go above and beyond to make each child feel valued. They describe a warm, safe and fun place where learning is encouraged and children are celebrated for who they are. The centre says its teachers, parents and caregivers work together to create that environment. For families in the Mangatawhiri area who want a small, family-style centre, the emphasis on kindness and friendship is what the centre says sets it apart.