New Shoots Ramarama is a purpose-built early childhood centre on Talus Drive in Hunua Views, close to the Ramarama motorway off-ramp, about 36 kilometres south of Auckland. It offers daycare, childcare and preschool for babies through to school-age children, with an infants room among the groups. Fees include nappies, meals, a wetbag, a bag and a hat or beanie, depending on the season. The building has high ceilings, exposed beams and a translucent roof strip that lets daylight in, and the indoor and outdoor spaces run into each other, so children can play outside in any weather. The outdoor playground is designed for children to feel the earth under their hands, and the wetlands, streams and walkways nearby give families places to walk after drop-off. The centre has close ties with Ramarama School.
Parents who have used the centre say the teachers know every child and every family, and that the staff are open about how each child is going. Several say the transition was easy, including one family whose twins started full time at six months old. Families are kept up to date on milestones and goals through Storypark and a daily book. One parent praised the resources and the team's welcome, and another said their child was always happy to see their kaiako. To enquire, you can email or call the centre, and the team will confirm availability for your child's age group and send an enrolment form. A visit is the best way to see whether the centre suits your family, and the team invites parents to come in and meet them.