Premium Preschool, also called P2, is a preschool in Heretaunga, Upper Hutt, at 31 Perry Street. It takes children over two years old, and it follows a progressive early childhood philosophy that builds on each child's strengths and interests. Its standard hours are 8:30 am to 3:30 pm. The programme includes a home-care-inspired group time, daycare-themed playtimes, cooperative and creative play, and plenty of outdoor exploration. Walks take the children to the Mawaihakona Stream, where families helped spread bark on the pathways, and a boardwalk there is being developed. Other favourites include baking muffins, riding bikes and scooters, and playing in the sandpit with trucks and diggers.
Parents say the classroom is smaller than many, and that the structured learning is fun. Several describe a small, safe and nurturing setting where children get plenty of individual attention, and one praises the focus on outdoor play. A family who moved from two city centre childcare centres says the centre is always beautifully kept, and that the teachers are kind and professional. Caring teachers are the most common comment. The centre has two other childcare centres within one kilometre: Silverstream Early Learning Centre by Busy Bees is 0.3 km away, and Marlborough Street Childcare Centre is 0.6 km away. For a family in Heretaunga who wants a small, structured preschool, it is a good place to visit.