Grow and Learn Early Learning Centre is at 20 Awarua Street in Takapūwāhia, Porirua. The website says it has two centres, one in Porirua and one in Waikanae. The Porirua centre is open Monday to Friday from 7:30 am to 6 pm, and the Waikanae centre from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm. Its localised curriculum aims to build children's independence, confidence, curiosity, creativity and social skills through play. The website says the environment is treated as the third teacher, and that children are encouraged to take safe risks. It recognises Ngāti Toa as the local iwi, and sets out a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi. The website links to information on fees, programme, ratios and meals.
Customers say their daughter loved the centre and was happy after moving from a larger centre, when she had been sad and lost energy at her previous daycare. Another says their daughter is thriving, and that the staff were so welcoming. Nearby, Educare Porirua, 0.2 km away, is rated 5.0 from 9 reviews.