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Baby Friendly
Wellington
Pregnancy health practices, educational and exercise classes.Baby friendly cafes, parents rooms, childcare and entertainment throughout New Zealand.
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Hoyts
Baby, you deserve a break
Get the prams out and strap in the bubs because going to the movies is easier than ever!
Mums and Bubs sessions every first Wednesday of each month from 11am. Its easy to change a nappy and the lights stay dimmed for feeding. There's a place to change a nappy and the lights stay dimmed for feeding.
Centre City Plaza Lower Hutt ph: 04 566 9942
Regent on Manners (New location for Mums & Bubs)
ph: 04 384 3157
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Lighthouse Cinema
Light House theatre Littlies session on Tuesday am.
Upper Hutt Lighthouse Cinema Location:
8 Miro St, Upper Hutt
Ph : 9391060
Petone Lighthouse Cinema
52 Beach St, Petone
Ph: 9392061
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Moving 2 the Beat
Parents and children share in the fun of singing, dancing, playing instruments and exploring the world of music. Learning through play.
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Penthouse Cinema
Register at babesinarms@xtra.co.nz to receive an email about what is screening at the Brooklyn Babes in arms session on Thursdays at 10am.
205 Ohiro Rd Brooklyn
Ph: (04) 384 3157 Fax: (04) 384 3553
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Reading Cinemas
Each Wednesday morning Reading Cinemas presents 'Spit The Dummy' Sessions. Except during school holidays. We'll keep the lights dimmed so that you can see what you're doing. Free entry for children under 5. Registering to this site: www.readingcinemas.co.nz issues you with the ultimate passport to a world of movies! Each week you will receive via email, information on all the latest film releases and their weekly session times.
Courtenay Place, Wellington.
Ph (info line): 04 801 4600 Ph (box office): 04 801 4601
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The Empire Cinema
The Empire Cinema has movie sessions exclusively for parents and carers with children. These screenings are tailored to meet their needs and include dimmed lights and sound levels that better suit parents and children.
For more information and to keep up to date about our Mum's and Babes sessions, be sure to join our email newsletter or give us a call on 939 7557.
Corner of The Parade & Mersey Street, Island Bay.
Phone: (04) 939 7557
Email: info@empirecinema.co.nz
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A List of Childcare in Wellington
-ABC Childcare, 1 Raroa Rd Kelburn, ph 475 9200
-Adelaide Early Childhood Centre, 28 Colombo St Newtown, ph 389 8238 www.adelaide.org.nz
-Aro Valley Community Pre-School, 48 Aro St, Te Aro
-Aubert Child Care Centre, Murray St, Island Bay ph 383 6430
-Barnardo's Home based childcare or Early Learning Centres, ph 0800 543 782
-Best Beginnings Early Childhood Learning Centres Lower Hutt and Tawa, ph 0800 327 599
-Bowen Childcare Centre, Bowen Hospital, Churchill Drive, Crofton Downs ph 479 5337
-Brooklyn Community Creche, 96a Washington Ave, Brooklyn ph 389 5683
-Bronwyn’s Place, 11 Dimock St, Titahi Bay ph 236 7227
-Capital City Pre-school (3-5 years), 3 MacDonald Cres, PO Box 27421,ph 384 6560
www.capitalcitypreschool.co.nz
-Crossways Community Creche, 46 Brougham St Mt Victoria
-Capital Kids Co-op Day Centre,16-22 Hugh St, Newtown ph 389 9205
-Capital Montessori School, 14 Camrose Grove Kingston
-Carrigane Childcare Centre, 29 Bassett Rd Johnsonville
-Childspace Early Learning Centre, 81 Old Karori Rd , Karori; ph 476 004; 213 Wilton Rd Wilton, ph 475 6252; Ngaio ph 479 0320 and Northland ph 475 6257 www.childspace.co.nz
-City Kids Childcare, 21a Tinakori Rd, Thordon
-Community and College Childcare, 29 Campbell St Karori
-Early Years Childcare, 14a Leeds St; 172 Hutt Rd; 139 Tory St and
178 Rongotai Rd, Kilbirnie ph 0800 327 599
-Focus Pre-school Learning Centre, 54-62 Redwood Avenue, Tawa. 0-5 yrs ph 04 232 6370
-Greta Point Childcare, 295 Evans Bay Parade, Kilbirnie ph 386 3674
-Hataitai Community Creche, 112-114 Waipapa Rd, Hataitai ph 386 3185
-Happy Kids, 39 Cleat St Whitby ph 234 6440
-Happy Days, 713 Fergusson Drive, Upper Hutt ph 528 0077
-High Five, 298 and 300 Evans Bay Parade, ph 386 2883
-Hill St Early Childhood Centre, 66 Hill St, Thordon, ph 473 5426
-Island Bay Nursery, 5 Meway St, Island Bay
-Johnsonville Childcare Centre, 34 Bannister Ave ph 478 1679
-Kids Reserve Inc, Level 2, 2 The Terrace
-KidsStart (Barnardos) home based care, birth to five years. 0800 KidStart 0800 543 782
www.kidstart.org.nz
-Kidzone 113 Owen St, Newtown
-Karori Childcare, 239 Karori Rd, Karori
-Karori Kids, 29 Campbell St, Karori ph 476 6887
-Kilbirnie Community Creche, 58 Bay Rd, ph 387 9488
-Little Acorns Montessori, 11 Valance St, Kilbirnie ph 387 1196
-Little School 1 Station Rd Khandallah ph 479 3288
6 Melksham Drive, Churton Park ph 477 6321
6 Ngaio Rd, Kelburn ph 475 8707
www.littleschool.co.nz
-Miramar Baptist Childcare, 39 Park Rd, Miramar
-Miramar Community Creche, 29 Chelsea St, Miramar ph 380 6547
-Paradise Childcare Centres, 55 Fitzherbert St, Petone ph 566 6564
-PolyHigh Community Childcare Centre, Taranaki St, ph 385 1080
-Porse Network, In home care ph 0800 276 773
www.porsenz.com
-Salvation Army Early Childhood Centre, 126 Britomart St, Berhampore ph 389 9781
-Southside Kids Childcare Centre Coromandel St, Newtown ph 385 5911
-Tamariki Kaha Childcare, Lukes Lane, Te Aro
-Te Kainganui Childcare, 64 Tasman St Mt Cook
-Tinies Nannies ph 577 0705 www.tinies.co.nz
-Wendy House Childcare, 2a Hinau St, Tawa ph 232 6283
-Wellington Regional Aquatic Centre, Kilbirnie Cres, Kilbirnie
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Baby Sitters Company
All our babysitters are qualified and experienced child carers, so you can be sure that your children are being left in the best possible care.
Ph: 04 801 5557
Email: babysitters@babysitterscompany.co.nz
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Barnardos
Barnardos provide a range of care, education and support services developed specifically for New Zealand children and their families. Barnardos works within the community to provide a range of care, education and support services for children and their families. As a not-for-profit organisation Barnardos is dedicated to ensuring all New Zealand children and families have access to services which are appropriate to their needs.
National Office
85-87 Ghuznee Street,
PO Box 6434, Wellington
Ph: 04 385-7560 Fax: 04 382-6700
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Caprice Major Minors
Wellington's only baby creche located in Ngaio! We are licensed for 13 babies, wobblers and toddlers, aged 6 months to 24 months. We are open every week-day during school terms with 2 session options: 9am until 12 noon or 9 am until 3 pm. Caprice Major Minors is fully chartered, licensed and WINZ supported!
Sunniva Zoete-West
4 Trelissick Cres, Ngaio
ph: 938 8044
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Childcare Online
Welcome to Childcare Online - your resource for information and news on parenting as well as an online directory of childcare providers.
80 Queenstown Road,
Hillsborough, Auckland
Ph: (09) 625 7993 Fax: (09) 625 7993
Email: info@childcareonline.co.nz
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Complete Nanny Services.
Complete Nanny Services offers quality childcare and education for your pre-school children in a home-based setting.
Our free professional service supports your children and nanny with individual programmes, playgroups and outings as essential elements of The Grow Programme.
We also provide nanny placement and a totally free wage administration service.
We service the greater Wellington area and the cost of our programme is met by the Ministry of Education.
Phone: 04 939-5522
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I.Kids
I-Kids is a new, purpose built early childhood facility, conveniently located on Cambridge Terrace catering for children from birth to five years in three separate age groups and is open from 7:30am – 6:00pm, Monday to Friday.
0800 MYKIDS (0800 695 437)
04 382 9939 Fax +64 4 803 3322
PO Box 9108, Marion Square
Email: learn@i-kids.co.nz
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KidStart
KidStart - home-based care and learning that's flexible and affordable. KidStart provides home-based care and learning for children from birth to 5 years. Brought to you by Barnardos and approved by the Ministry of Education, KidStart helps your child learn and develop in a welcoming and safe home environment. Better still, KidStart offers affordable rates, convenient locations and flexible hours.
Ph 0800 543 782
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Kiwi Kids Karori Childcare Center
Wellington multidisciplinary daycare center for preschool childcare (under 2's and under 5's) and ECE training (for childcare professionals and parents).
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KiwiOz Nannies
KiwiOz Nannies covers all of NZ for temporary or permanent nannies and mothers helps. We also offer a superior babysitting service throughout Auckland. Rest assured all our nannies, mothers helps and babysitters are reference and qualification checked, and have a current police check and first aid certificate.
Ph: (09) 629 2941 Fax: (09) 629 2940
Email: info@kiwioznannies.co.nz
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NZNSS
Since 1997, nannies throughout New Zealand have been registered with us and along with their families, they have been enjoying our FREE support service.
Some work long-term and others are called in for temporary assignments.
0800 4 NANNY - 0800 4 62669
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PORSE
Affordable In-Home childcare, from the day your baby is born until the day they go to school.
In your family home, where your chosen educator manages the daily routines of your children and home – no daily rush, offering nurturing care, education and home management. Or an Educator’s home, where your chosen educator will welcome your children into their home, offering a supported play and learning programme in a small group setting that supports early brain development and growth.
Ph: 0800 2 PORSE (0800 27 67 73)
Email: childcare@porsenz.com
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Tinies Childcare
Tinies Childcare offer a full range of childcare services for busy families in Wellington. We provide permanent (both part and full time) and emergency/temporary nannies as well as casual evening babysitters. For your total peace of mind all our candidates are personally interviewed and fully reference and police checked.
Ph: Wellington 577 0705
Email: wellington@tinies.co.nz
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Wellington Nannies College Ltd
Our school provides a hands-on, entry-level early childhood education course which equips learners with the knowledge, skills and experience needed to obtain a job as a nanny in New Zealand or overseas.
Wellington Nannies College Ltd
65 Abel Smith Street
PO Box 6381, Wellington
0800 844-888
info@wnc.co.nz
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Art Therapy Centre
For children and youth aged 1-18 for whom there is concern about mental, emotional, physical or spiritual well being and is dealing with events, transitions, identity or developmental challenges.
Home of Compassion, 2 Rhine Street (off Murray St). Island Bay ph 387 2303
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Capital Gymnastics
Pre-school 2yrs up - a very popular program with participation from parent/caregiver
Phone: 471 1925
150 Old Hutt Road,
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Community Centres
Community Centres often run classes including music, gymnastic and dance classes for children.
For location and contact details see Community Centres & Events under the Services and Information heading on the Wellington City Council Web site.
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Gym fun
Held at the RNZAF Shelly Bay Gymnasium, Miramar.
Tottlers 1-2yrs Tuesday and Thursdays
ph 04 387 1193 Mobile 0274 416 079
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Gymbaroo
Wellington Central Gymbaroo. Run classes from 1 month old babies through to 5 year olds Wednesday to Saturday. Classes are 45 mins and include an assortment of activities such as exercises, dances, small equipment( ball skills), visualising, rhythm activities, vestibular stimulation, massage, strength work, essential skills.
Centre Address: Western Suburbs Rugby Football Club, Ian Galloway Park, Curtis Street, Wilton
Nikki Livesey, PO Box 54045, Mana
gymbaroo.wellington@xtra.co.nz
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Liveitup Dance Studios
Liveitup is a Dance Studio located in central Wellington City. We have fun Hip Hop classes for children. Hip Hop, Funk and HipHop/Contemporary for teenagers and young adults.
The classes are motivating, fun and high energy where you can learn groovy new dance styles, moves and skills.
Studio Director: Kate Macale
Phone: (027) 2888 694
Email: todance@liveitup.co.nz
Post: PO Box 6459, Marion Square, Wellington.
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Mainly Music
The aim of mainly music is to provide an environment where young children develop skills to enhance their early education, through the use of music, rhythm, rhyme, and other music related activities with the participation of a parent or primary caregiver
Mainly Music by Salvation Army at Miramar and Kilbirnie and at St Christophers church in Seatoun.
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Moving 2 the beat
Parents and children share in the fun of singing, dancing, playing instruments and exploring the world of music. Learning through play.
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Music and movement
Our dynamic and innovative preschool development programmes provide an exciting opportunity for preschool children. These fun classes promote physical fitness, strength, balance and co-ordination, creativity and social skills. Each class is specifically designed to create challenge and adventure for the different age groups.
For details on the following classes see
the Kid's Zone on www.feelinggreat.co.nz
Kids' Movement, Dance & Gymnastics.
-Yoga Kids: Preschool yoga classes
-Giggles and Wiggles (2 mths-1yr)
-Musical Babies (3-17 mths)
-Creepers and Jeepers (Crawling babies)
-Boppers and Hoppers (1-2 yrs)
-Musical Tots (1½–4 yrs)
-Tumbling Tots (2-5 yrs)
-Creative Movement (3-5 yrs)
-Music and Movement Group
-Music and Playdance
-Other Preschool Movement & Music
Feeling Great - Wellington City Council
Phone (04) 499 4444 Fax (04) 801 3124
email feelinggreat@wcc.govt.nz
P.O. Box 2199, Wellington,
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Musical babies and tots classes
Musical babies and tots classes at the Khandallah Resource Centre and the Wellington Arts Centre. They are fun session for parents/caregivers and their children. We sing, play instruments, march, dance and practise our listening skills.
Jump 'n jive classes are all about musical fun for babies and tots. Classes run on Thursday's at the Wellington Arts Centre and Friday's at the Khandallah Resource Centre. Classes cater for children aged 6 months to 4 years.
email jumpnjive@paradise.net.nz
or phone Sarah Conroy on: 976 2754.
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Parent Centre Baby and You
Learn about:
Encouraging good feeding and sleeping habits
How to deal with common infant complaints
Infant massage
Looking after yourself
How your baby grows and develops
Parents Centres New Zealand Inc.
PO Box 30-145, Lower Hutt
Ph: 560 1990
Email: info@parentscentre.org.nz
Wellington South
PO Box 14-378, Kilbirnie
Ph: 380 8002
Email: wgtn.sth@parentscentre.org.nz
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Parent Centre Moving and Munching
Learn about:
Baby safety now that they are mobile
Development of fine and gross motor skills, and how you can assist
How babies learn through play and age appropriate toys
Development of language and intellect and how you can stimulate this
Introducing solids and establishing good nutrition
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Time for Dancing
Time For Dancing is a exciting new dance experience class for 2-5 year old children.
Including singing, dance basics, creative awareness, stories and games, TFD is set to a magical soundtrack inspired by a variety of styles from the hippest "kiddie pop" to classical favourites.
Eastbourne: Suzanne Hazlewood (04) 237 6450
Johnsonville: Emma Linkhorn (04) 237 5662
Khandallah: Suzanne Hazlewood (04) 237 6450
Porirua: Emma Linkhorn (04) 237 5662
Seatoun: Suzanne Hazlewood (04) 237 6450
Titahi Bay: Polimia Poulopolous (04) 237 6450
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Wellington North Parent Centre
We provide:
Childbirth Education
Parent & Caregiver Education
Music & Movement
Library
Discount Scheme for Members
Newsletter The Sandbox
Equipment Hire
Sheepskins, Blankets & Stroller Fleeces
Phone:04-475-7550
PO Box 22 092, Khandallah
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WSPC Preschool Music group
Sessions are run on a casual basis, so no enrolment is required.
They are on every Friday, except school holidays.
Musical tots (2 1/2 -5yrs) 9.30-10.10am
Musical Jigglers (1 1/2-2 1/2yrs) 10.15-10.55am
Musical Dots 0-1 1/2yr
mobile babies 11.15-11.45am
non-mobile babies 1.00-1.30pm
Island Bay Presbyterian Church Hall,
88 The Parade, Island Baby.
Ring Ann Neal ph 973 8774
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Active Movement SPARC
It's easy to Push Play and be more active. Your regional sports trust or local council are running programmes and events aligned to Push Play. Call the freephone line 0800 ACTIVE and talk with the Active Living Co-ordinator from your regional sports trust.
Active Movement is a SPARC initiative (Sport and Recreation NZ) designed to enhance fundamental movement skills for infants and pre-schoolers. Active Movement is engaging in quality physical movement experiences which develop and enchance the spiritual, emotional, social, and cognitive physiological growth of the child. Active Movement embodies the whole child.
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Early Childhood Education
To find an early childhood service near you: contact your local Ministry of Education office or use the Ministry's online spreadsheet, the ECE directory (651kb Excel http://www.minedu.govt.nz/web/downloadable/dl6434_v1/ece-directory.csv .
Also look in the yellow pages of your phone book under 'Child Care' and check your local community directories. The booklet ‘Choices in early childhood education' gives a brief description of the different indicators of quality, and key points to look for, when comparing different early childhood services. You can get copies of these booklets from your local Ministry of Education office.
Email: ece.info@minedu.govt.nz
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edCentre
Kia ora! Welcome to edCentre
edCentre is your online gateway to education information. It provides access to educational services and advice for organisations and people at all stages of their lives. edCentre is organised into six areas to help you find relevant, helpful information more easily.
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Education Review Office
The Education Review Office is the government department which reviews and reports publicly on the quality of education in all New Zealand schools and early childhood services, including private schools, kura kaupapa Maori (Maori language immersion schools), special schools and Maori language early childhood groups.
Public Affairs Unit Ph: 0-4-499 2489
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Fun Languages Ltd
We teach French, German, Spanish and Chinese to Kiwi Kids aged 3-12 years
The only club where your child can: take part in:
drama and music, song and dance, arts and crafts
play: lively games and thinking games
socialise: with other children
experience: new cultures
and learn a new language all while just having fun!!
ph 0800 FUN 000 ( 0800 386 000 )
Wellington phone number: 04 476 3098
info@funlanguages.co.nz
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Kindergarten
Our Vision - We believe:
Every child has a right to participate in high quality early childhood education
Kindergartens are seen as centres of excellence and innovation for early childhood education.
Contact details of Kindergartens in Wellington see:
http://www.nzkindergarten.org.nz/Kindergartens.aspx
Address: Level 1, 32 The Terrace,
P.O. Box 3058, Wellington
Phone: 04 495-3744 Fax: 04 471-0775
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Little School
Little Schools are private preschools for children aged 2.5 - 5 years.
At Little School we have a strong Educational Focus. Our aim is to offer your child a learning environment which is planned with exciting and challenging activities. Their days will be fun and positive providing a great foundation for their success at school.
We currently have two Little Schools, one in Khandallah and the other in Churton Park.
1 Station Rd, PO Box 222 39
Khandallah,Wellington
ph/fax 04 479 3288
Email: info@littleschool.co.nz
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Montessori
At all levels Montessori offers a learning environment where the child or student can feel ''at home''. The learner is offered the freedom to work with interest at his or her own tempo and level. The classroom is a thriving community where everyone is treated with respect and dignity.
Capital Montessori School,
Camrose Grove, Kingston
PO Box 7480, Welington South
Ph: 389 2395
email: eo@montessori.org.nz
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Playcentre
Families Growing together
Playcentres are a family concept which recognises that children reach their full potential when parents and whanau understand their development and take part in the learning process.
Playcentres are unique within early childhood in that they are co-operatively managed and supervised by parents with support from experienced association personnel.
Playcentre has three purposes: Early Childhood Education Centres, Adult Education and Educational Publications.
www.playcentre.org.nz
New Zealand Playcentre Federation
PO Box 1069 Papakura, Auckland
Phone 09 236 3591 Fax 09 236 3591
Email joann.depenning@playcentre.org.nz
Wellington locations see:
http://www.wgtnplaycentre.school.nz/index.html
www.playcentre.org.nz/playcentres.php
Brooklyn 22 Harrison Street
Hataitai 72a Hamilton Road
Houghton Valley 84 Houghton Bay Rd
Island Bay 158 The Parade
Johnsonville Ironside Road (opposite Earp Street)
Karori 64 Campbell Street
Kelburn 17 Kowhai Street
Makara South Makara Road
Miramar 23 Crawford Green,
Newlands-Tamariki 134 Newlands Road
Newtown Community Centre, cnr Rintoul & Colombo St
Ngaio 50 Silverstream Road
Tawa/Linden 1 Ranui Terrace, Linden
Wilton 3a Gloucester Street
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Playcentre Shop
Our products are designed to meet your child's educational needs in their early childhood years.
We sell a comprehensive range of educational toys and play equipment for all areas of play as listed in the ECDU Basic Equipment List and Playcentre Equipment List
Wellington Playcentre shop
73 Kenepuru Drive, Porirua
Phone: (04) 237 7827 Fax: (04) 237 7821
Email: wgtnplay@paradise.net.nz
Hutt Playcentre Shop
101 Trafalgar Street, Waterloo
Lower Hutt
Phone: (04) 971 8561 Fax: (04) 971 5825
Email: huttplay@paradise.net.nz
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Plunket School Parenting Education Programmes
Plunket has ministry of health funding to deliver these courses "Tots & Toddlers"in over 200 secondary schools throughout NZ, would you like to be on our parent panels nationwide?
Email: plunket@plunket.org.nz
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Special Education
The Ministry of Education's page for children and young people with special education needs.
From this page, the main Special Education index, you can read our newsletters and strategy documents, catch up on our research projects, and peruse a range of publications
National Office: 45-47 Pipitea Street
P O Box 1666, Thorndon
Ph: (04) 463 8000 Fax: (04) 463 8001
email: special.education@minedu.govt.nz
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Te Tari Puna Ora o Aotearoa/NZ Childcare Association
Te Tari Puna Ora o Aotearoa/NZ Childcare Association began as the New Zealand Association of Child Care Centres in 1963. The main objective of the Association is the promotion and maintenance of high standards of education and care for young children in New Zealand.
Freephone 0800 CHILDCARE (0800 244 532)
04 473 4672 Fax 04 473 7295
PO Box 11-863, Manners Street, Wellington
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Team up
Team up with your kids, their teachers and your whānau to encourage and support your kids as they learn. Research shows it makes a big difference to their future.
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The Children's Bookshop
The Children's Bookshop is a privately owned independent specialist bookstore dedicated to providing the widest range of children's and young adult literature.
Opening Hours: Monday - Friday 9am to 5.30pm, Late night Thursday till 7pm, Saturday 9.30am to 4pm
26 Kilbirnie Plaza, Kilbirnie
Ph: 387 3905 Fax: 387 3288
Email: childbkwgtn@xtra.co.nz
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Wellington City Libraries
On this website you can search our catalogue, place reserves, find information about us, our hours, or all kinds of other subjects, check your library card, learn about popular topics - and more!
For New Zealand Libraries see
www.libraries.org.nz
This site will connect you to all the public libraries in Aotearoa New Zealand that have websites.
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Wellington Community Childcare Association
The primary purpose of the WCCCA is to represent the interests of early childhood centres and to promote the provision of quality early childhood education services.
Email: wccca@wellingtonchildcare.org.nz
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Botanic Garden
The Wellington Botanic Garden features 25 hectares of protected native forest, conifers, plant collections and seasonal displays. There is a childrens play area.
Also visit the rose garden and begonia house and garden cafe and shop
The main entrance to the garden is on Tinakori Road.
Treehouse visitor centre ph 04 499 1400
www.wbg.co.nz
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Capital E
Capital E is a not-for-profit organisation focused on creative technology and live performance centre for children. Based in Civic Square, Wellington it offers children aged 2-14 activities including professional theatre shows, television production workshops, multi-media sound and video production workshops, and different family events during school holidays and selected weeekends. It's major events include Halloween celebrations, Christmas at Capital E, and Massive DMV (Dance, Music, Video Concert). In addition, every two years Capital E National Arts Festival brings professional arts from around the world to Wellington for children to entertain and enlighten.
PO Box 3386, Civic Square
Ph: 04 913 3720
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Chipmunks
Playland and cafe open 9.30am to 5.30pm.
After School Care: Chipmunks is one of the largest service providers in New Zealand for after school care and this is a growing part of the business in most centres. After school care is only available for children between 5-11 years.
Main Rd, Tawa (Dressmart)
Phone: 04 232 6363
office@chipmunks.co.nz
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Gallery Babes
City Gallery Wellington free family friendly art tours
Mums & Dads, Keen for a healthy dose of art-intellectual entertainment?
Bring the baby in the buggy and join us for a family-friendly introductory tour of the exhibitions at City Gallery Wellington. For dates when Gallery Babes available please phone the Civic Square.
Open Daily 10am - 5pm
Ph:801 3021
Email art.gallery@wcc.govt.nz
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Junglerama
Adventure Playland and Cafe. Birthday Parties available as pre-arranged.
Open 7 days 9.30am to 5.30pm.
Wellington Indoor Sports Complex
(back of the old Winter Showbuildings)
Hall St, Newtown
Ph: 9200 200
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Kapiti Miniature Railway
Indoor and outdoor miniature railway is on Garden Road, Raumati Beach and open Sundays 1-4pm.
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Karori Wildlife Sanctuary
The Sanctuary offers a wide range of walking tracks, suitable for all ages and a number suitable for push chairs. Soak up the beauty and peace of bush enclosed lakes. Wander at your own pace and enjoy the amazing sights and sounds of rare native birds living in the freedom of the Sanctuary. During weekends roving guides are available to answer any questions.
Visiting Hours 10am to 5pm
Open every day of the year (except Christmas Day).
Last tickets sold one hour before closing time.
Admission fees as of Sept 2006:
Adults $8.00, children $4.00
Family $20.00 (2x adults and 3x children)
Free admission for members and pre-school children
Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult
Location: At the end of Waiapu Road
1st left after the Karori Tunnel, Wellington
Phone: 04 920 9200 Fax: 04 920 9000
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Kids' Zone
The Wellington City Council's Feeling Great website features a special section on events, courses and activities for kids - everything from school holiday programmes and swim classes to sports leagues and special events.
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Little Dribblers, Nursery Grade Football
Kids Football programs for littlies aged from ? to 7. The littlest ones participating at present have just turned 16 months.
Summer Competitions are held at McEwan Park, Petone and Crawford Green in Strathmore, Liardet St. Park in Wellington.
Winter at Fraser Park, Lower Hutt and Petone Memorial (Sladden Park), and Liardet St. Park.
10 weeks of organised soccer games. A Shirt and Shorts for their assigned team which they will keep. NO points tables, results are used to adjust the draw and format for the enjoyment of all.
Games last for 30 minutes (2 x 12 minute halves) and are held at regular times on Saturday/Sunday mornings.
Kickoff times are 9:30am, 10:00am and 10:30am.
Socks and Shinpads will also need to be purchased and there are now some excellent models available for little guys and girls for around $10.Soccer Boots are available from Sports Shops and also online from FootballShop.co.nz.
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Little Monkeys
Adventure Playland and Café
133 Tory Street, Top of the Tory Mega
Centre (below Big Save Furniture)
Phone (04) 384 4466
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LOCO Miniature Railway
LOCO miniature railway and gardens has something for everyone. Children and adults alike will delight in the model railway.
Open 1st Oct till 30th April. Every Sunday and daily during school and public holidays. 11am-4pm. Closed Christmas Day.
200 State Highway 1 North, RDI Otaki, ph 06 364 6506
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Lollipops Playland
A great place for kids to play and adults to relax. Kids love the bouncy castle and the merry-go-round. There is also a cafe with fresh food and they cater for birthday parties.
Prices as of Sept 2006:
Babies 0-11mths Free, Junior 12-23 mths $6, Super 2-11yrs $9.50
Station Village, Hutt Road, Lower Hutt
ph 04 566 6677
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Otari-Wiltons Bush
Otari-Wiltons Bush is the only botanic garden in New Zealand dedicated solely to native plants.
Otari-Wilton's Bush is about 5kms from the city centre, on Wilton Road between Gloucester and Warwick Streets. The main public carpark is at the Wilton Road entrance.
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Playgroups
Each parent or caregiver is responsible for each child they bring. Playgroups aim to provide a range of educational activities to foster children's learning and development and a chance for parents to get to know each other.
Most Playgroups have a shared morning tea, donation of .50c per child. Ages birth – 5yrs. Closed during school holidays.
BERHAMPORE St Cuthbert’s Church Hall, Luxford St,
Fri: 9:30 - 11:30 am
BROOKLYN Brooklyn Baptist Church Hall, 184 Ohiro Rd
Tues & Thurs: 9:30 am - 11:30 am
HATAITAI Community House, Waipapa Rd,
Mon 12.30-3pm
Mon, Wed & Fri: 9am - 12noon.
ISLAND BAY
-St Hilda’s Church 321 The Parade.
Mon: 9:30- 11:30 am. 0-4yrs
-Presbyterian Church 88 The Parade
Wed 9:30am - 11:30am 0-5yrs
JOHNSONVILLE Broderick Rd Capital Community Playgroup
Mon: 9:30 am - 12:00 noon
KARORI St Phillips Church
Mon & Thur: 9:30 -11:30am
KILBIRNIE Salvation Army,
175 Onepu Rd
Fri: 9:30 – 11.30pm
KHANDALLAH Town Hall
Mon to Fri: 9:30am - 11:30am
Wed: 11:30am - 1:30pm
Friday 12.30am-2.30pm
KILBIRNIE Indian cultural/religious playgroup, Kemp St
Sun: 9:30 - 12:30
LYALL BAY Church Hall
68 Freyberg St
Tue: 9:30 - 11:30am
MIRAMAR Uniting Church,
Crn Hobart/Devonshire Rd.
Wed & Thur: 9:30 - 11:30am
KILBIRNIE Playgroup for children of Greek descent.
Flight Club.
Fri only: 9 - 11:30am
MIRAMAR Japanese Speaking playgroup,
Salvation Hall, Miramar Ave
Thur - 1- 3pm
NEWTOWN First Steps Community Playgroup,
Salvation Army Hall, Constable Street.
Tues: 12:30 - 2:30 pm Wed & Thur: 9:30 - 11:30am
NEWLANDS Oswald Centre, 4 Oswald Crescent
Mon, Wed & Fri: 9:30 - 11:30am
NORTHLAND Community Centre Woburn Rd,
Mon & Thur: 9:30-11:30am
NGAIO Union Church
Crn Kenja & Crofton Rd,
Fri 9:30 - 11:30 am (German speaking)
WADESTOWN
Mon, Tue & Thu:
9:30 - 11: 30 am
WELLINGTON 20 Hanker St
Wed: 9:30 - 12:00 noon
WELLINGTON
Jewish community playgroup,
80 Webb St
Wed: 9:45 - 11:45 am
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Silverstream Railway
Display of steam engines.
Open most Sundays from 11am to 4pm
Reynolds Bach Drive, Silverstream
ph 04 563 7348
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Staglands
It is my belief an enormously rewarding, lifelong appreciation and love of wildlife, can be kindled by a brief, intense encounter with an animal or a bird, ideally in the wilds of our beautiful bush, maybe a farm or even at home with grandmas budgie
Few children or adults have such an opportunity now days.
Staglands is my attempt to provide that encounter in an environment that is as good as I can possibly make it.
Admission prices as of Sept 2006: Senior Citizens $12
Adults (Over 16) $14, Children $7, 3 years and under Free
Food Bags $2.00 Food bags are available to feed the birds and animals. Wholesale and other group rates are available by request
We are open Every Day (except Christmas Day ) Monday to Sunday 10.00am to 5.00pm
Akatarawa Valley,
RD2 Upper Hutt, Wellington.
Ph:0064 04-526 7529 Fax:0064 04-526 8529
email: staglands@clear.net.nz
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StoryPlace at Te Papa for 18mths to 5yrs old
A magical place for children aged 18 months to 5 years to explore New Zealand's natural environment through play and make believe. There's also storytelling, drama, puzzles, games and art activities!
StoryPlace is themed to reflect the New Zealand environment and its programmes are designed to link with the Early Childhood Curriculum. The programme themes change every three weeks.
StoryPlace programmes last 45 minutes and can include up to 25 people at a time. Programme sessions run five times a day.
Individuals, groups and bookings for birthday parties welcome. Birthday party catering available.
Price as at May 2005: Tickets cost $2 per person. Children under 18 months are free but still require a ticket.
Birthdays@StoryPlace
Did you know StoryPlace can be booked for a child's party? Sessions cost $50 for up to 25 people. A StoryPlace birthday includes stories, songs, free play, dress-ups, art activities, face painting, and games.
Catering for a StoryPlace birthday is available at the Te Papa Café. Menus start from $6 per child, and we can provide a themed birthday cake too!
Ph: (04) 381 7000 Fax: (04) 381 7170
Email:storyplace@tepapa.govt.nz
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The Plops
The Plops are set to take over the country as NZ's answer to The Wiggles! A bunch of Mums who wanted creative work that won't take them away from the kids to much & keeps them working too. The name "The Plops" came about cos they're not affaid to have fun and be silly. They write their own stories and already have a following in the under 2's!
Phone: 04 5773812
Email: simsey@xtra.co.nz
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Tinytown Kilbirnie Recreation Centre
Tinytown is a safe, fun and exciting interactive play area including ride-on toys and other high energy activities for preschoolers.
Come on down to Tinytown and stay and play.
(Parental supervison required).
Tuesday 9am-10:30am, Wednesday 11am-12:30pm and Thursday 1pm-2:30pm
Cost as of January 2006: $4.00 per child (1-4 years)
$2.00 (Passport to leisure) Under 1yr free
Suitable for ages: Preschoolers
Kilbirnie Recreation Centre,
101 Kilbirnie Crescent
Email: kilbirnie.rec@wcc.govt.nz
Ph: 387 1491
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Toy Library
Play is important to all children and toys are a major element in helping to play and learn. A toy library welcomes children, their families and caregivers to come and to borrow well designed toys, games, puzzles and equipment, which are made available at minimal cost.
Toy Libraries operate along similar lines to public libraries. Members borrow toys for a fixed time period. Fees vary from library to library. Toy libraries cater mainly for pre-school children and generally have a limit on the number of toys that can be borrowed at each visit.
Toy Library Federation of NZ
P O Box 30-236, Lower Hutt
Ph: (04) 569-2523 Fax: (04) 569-2543
email: office@toylibrary.co.nz
Addresses: (please see toy library web site as this information may change over time) or contact the Toy Library Federation of NZ.
BROOKLYN TOY LIBRARY
Rear Prefab, Montesorri Capital School, 14 Camrose Grove, Kingston, Wellington
OPEN Fri 12.30-2.45pm, Sat 9.30-12.00 noon
EASTBOURNE TOY LIBRARY
St Ronan's Church, 234 Muritai Road, Eastbourne
OPEN Thurs 8.00-9.00pm, Fri 9.30-10.30 am
ISLAND BAY PLUNKET TOY LIBRARY
Plunket Rooms, 167 The Parade, Island Bay
OPEN Sat 9.30 - 11.30 am
JOHNSONVILLE COMMUNITY TOY LIBRARY
Johnsonville Community Centre, 3 Frankmore Avenue
OPEN Wed & Sat 9.30-11.30am
KAPITI TOY LIBRARY
McGrath Street, C/- Oasis Retirement Complex, Paraparaumu
OPEN Mon, Wed & Sat 9.30 - 11.30 am
KARORI COMMUNITY TOY LIBRARY
Karori Community Centre, 7 Beauchamp Street, Karori. ph:476 9355.
OPEN Tues 12.30 - 2.30 pm, Wed 7.30 - 9.00 pm, Thurs 9.30 - 11.30 am, Sat 9.10 - 12.00 noon
KHANDALLAH PLUNKET TOY LIBRARY
Plunket Rooms, 10A Ganges Road, Khandallah
OPEN Mon 7.30 - 9.00 pm,Thurs & Sat 9.30 - 11.00 am
LOWER HUTT PLUNKET COMMUNITY TOY LIBRARY
Epuni Performance Arts Centre, Mitchell St, Lower Hutt
OPEN Wed 9.15-11.15am, Thurs 7.00-8.30pm, Sat 10.00-12.00 noon
MIRAMAR SALVATION ARMY TOY LIBRARY
63 Miramar Avenue, Miramar
OPEN Tues, Wed, Thurs & Fri 9.00 - 12.00 noon, Sat 10.00-12.00 noon
NEWLANDS TOY LIBRARY
Newlands Community House, 23 Batchelor Street
OPEN Mon & Sat 10.00-11.30am
NGAIO PLUNKET TOY LIBRARY
Next to the Ngaio Town Hall, Ottawa Road, Ngaio
OPEN Tues & Sat 9.30 - 11.30 am
NORTHLAND TOY LIBRARY INC
St Annes Methodist Church Hall, Crn Northland & Randwick Rds
OPEN Sat 9.30 - 11.45 am
OTAKI TOY LIBRARY INC
War Memorial Hall, Main Street, Otaki
OPEN Tues, Sat 9.30 - 11.30 am,Thurs (1st & 3rd) 2.30 - 4.00 pm
PETONE TOY LIBRARY
Salvation Army Bldg, Cnr High & Cuba Sts, Petone
OPEN Mon 6.30 - 8.00 pm, Wed 11.30 - 12.30 pm, Sat 10.45 - 11.45 am
PLIMMERTON PLUNKET TOY LIBRARY
9 Steyne Avenue, Plimmerton
OPEN Thurs 9.00 - 10.30 am
STOKES VALLEY TOY LIBRARY
Community Hall, Oates Street, Stokes Valley
OPEN Wed 12.00 - 1.30 pm, Sat 10.00 - 12.00 noon
TAWA-LINDEN PLUNKET TOY LIBRARY
Tawa Plunket Rooms, Oxford Street, Ph (04) 232-6638
OPEN Tues 7.00 - 8.30 pm, Sat 9.30 - 11.30 am
UPPER HUTT TOY LIBRARY INC
17 Logan Street, Upper Hutt
OPEN Tues, Sat 10.00 - 12.00 noon, Thurs 2.00 - 4.00 pm
(2nd Mon for Special Needs 10.00 - 12.00 noon)
WADESTOWN TOY LIBRARY INC
Wadestown Community Centre, 46 Pitt Street, Phone: (04)499-1825
OPEN Tues 2.00 - 4.00 pm, Sat 9.30 - 12.00 noon
WHITBY TOY LIBRARY
www.wtl.org.nz
Adventure Park, Discovery Drive, Whitby
OPEN Wed 9.15 - 11.30 am, Sat 9.00 - 12.00 pm
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Wellington City Libraries StoryTime
Pre-school Storytimes are interactive sessions with stories, songs and rhymes
Fun and free at all Wellington City Libraries
For children, parents and carers to share
Recommended for children aged 2 - 4, younger children welcome
-Brooklyn Library Tuesdays 10.30am
-Central Library Tuesday & Fridays 10.30am Saturdays 11.00am
-Cummings Park Library (Ngaio) Tuesdays & Thursdays 10.15am
-Island Bay Library Thursdays 10.30am
-Johnsonville Library Mondays & Tuesdays 10.30am
-Karori Library Monday
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Wellington Zoo
Wellington Zoo is open 9.30am - 5.00pm every day, except Christmas Day. Children under the age of 12 must be supervised by an adult.
Keeper Talks
Check out our special talks starting at 10:00am each day. Zoo maps have daily talk times on them, or call 381 6750 and follow the prompts for a recorded message of daily talks.
General Admission Prices as of Sept 2006
Adult: $15.00
Child: 3 - 16 years of age: $6.00
Child: Under 3: free.
Concessions
Family of 1 adult & up to 3 children: $27.00
Family of 2 adults & up to 3 children: $42.00
Students/Community services card holders/seniors/YHA members $7.50 LEOTC School groups $4.00 pp (must be booked through the Zoo school)
Wellington Zoo, 200 Daniell Street, Newtown
Ph: 04 381 6755
Email: zooevents@wellingtonzoo.com
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Zippity Zoo
The only mobile petting zoo in the greater Wellington region! Share the children's delight as they enjoy and experience a full interactive/fun session of touching, holding and feeding the animals.
We cater for visits to: Kindys, Daycare centres, Playcentres, Schools, Resthomes, Birthday parties, Private functions and Galas.
Ph: 04 293 3230
Email: havingfun@zippityzoo.co.nz
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