Aurea Preschool and Nursery is a privately owned early childhood centre at 6 Ngaio Road, Kelburn, Wellington. Its name comes from the golden pōhutukawa, and the centre describes its approach as a balance of guided learning and free play, with early literacy and numeracy, imaginative play and time in nature. Learning is inspired by Te Whāriki, and it includes STEM, art, movement and social-emotional learning. The centre is fully licensed and was last reviewed by the Education Review Office in 2025, with positive feedback. Over 80 per cent of the team hold formal early childhood qualifications. Meals are fresh and balanced, supplied by More Baby Food, and the centre caters for allergies and intolerances. Children currently bring their own lunch boxes. The centre serves families across central Wellington, including Kelburn, Karori, Thorndon and Wadestown. Nearby, Kelburn Playcentre is 0.2 kilometres away, with no rating. Victoria Kids Clermont is 0.6 kilometres away, rated 5.0 from four reviews, and Capital City Preschool is 0.9 kilometres away, rated 5.0 from 37 reviews.