Pipitea Childcare Centre is a small non-profit childcare cooperative at 21 Hobson Crescent in Thorndon, Wellington. It is run by parents and kaiako together, so whānau take an active part in the life and running of the centre. The centre cares for children from about six months to five years, and it is open from 7.45am to 5.30pm.
The centre has a child-to-teacher ratio of 1:3 for under twos and 1:6 for older children. It says it consistently exceeds the Ministry of Education requirement that at least 80% of its kaiako are qualified and registered early childhood educators. Homemade kai is provided for lunch, morning tea and afternoon tea. There can be up to 29 children in a day, with no more than ten under two, and children attend at least three days a week. The centre's values are relationships and belonging, responsibility and contribution, and curiosity and growth. Visits can be arranged by contacting the centre.