Kidiwise Preschool & Childcare is an owner-operated preschool and childcare centre on State Highway 2 in Bethlehem, Tauranga. The centre sits on about two acres of native bush, with trees, real grass, a spa pool, a resident miniature pony, chickens and a turtle. Children are grouped into four separate rooms by age, each with its own indoor space and outdoor playground. The centre is open from 7am to 5.30pm. It provides wholesome lunches, morning and afternoon teas for the whole centre, and cloth nappies.
Regular activities include bush walks, miniature pony rides, spa swims, science sessions, bike rides and community excursions. The centre has a science discovery room, a vegetable and flower garden fed by a worm farm and compost bin, and degree-qualified teachers. The centre says its staff ratios are better than government requirements. The site has two entrances and parking for drop-off and pick-up. Visitors can book a visit through the website to meet the team and see the centre.