Crossways Community Creche is a small, parent-run creche in a cottage at 61 Majoribanks Street in Mount Victoria, Wellington. It has cared for children aged one to five since 1979, and it is a not-for-profit, cooperatively governed centre. The centre keeps high teacher-to-child ratios, with a maximum of 22 children a day. Its team includes four fully qualified teachers, one teaching assistant and a volunteer. The curriculum is shaped by play, partnership and respect, and it weaves in Te Whāriki and the bicultural heritage of Aotearoa. The Innermost Gardens are on the doorstep, and regular excursions take the children out into them.
Parents describe a calm atmosphere, caring kaiako and kind teachers who know each child well. Several say the centre feels small and community-focused, with plenty of activities and celebrations, and one says their children have thrived. Another says the older children learn leadership by looking out for the younger ones. Of the two other childcare centres within one kilometre with ten or more reviews, none rates higher than this one. Elim International Kids Early Childhood Centre is 0.5 km away. For a family in Mount Victoria who wants a small centre with strong teacher relationships, it is our pick in the area.