Papakura Childcare is a purpose-built early childhood centre on Menary Street in Pahurehure, Papakura. It takes children from 3 months to 5 years, in separate rooms for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Babies are cared for from 3 months to 2 years, toddlers from 2 to 3½ years, and preschoolers from 3½ to 5 years. The centre offers 20 ECE free hours for 3 to 5 year olds.
The centre runs a play-based curriculum that the website says helps children explore, communicate, solve problems and build self-help skills. Nappies, wipes, bed linen and sunscreen are included in the fees, and fresh meals are prepared on site by an experienced chef. Afternoon snacks are served, and there are late snacks at 5pm. The centre says it values relationships with families and whānau, and that it creates a culturally responsive environment that honours Te Tiriti o Waitangi. For a Papakura family looking for early childhood care with meals and essentials covered, this is the practical reason to look here. The centre can be reached on 0211 195 148.