We believe in slowing life down for children.
Supporting them to explore, play, build friendships, and discover interests at their own unhurried pace. While providing them with a warm, safe, and caring place to have fun, laugh, and learn.
Our beautiful rambling early learning centre, set in leafy Greenhithe, caters for children from newborn through to age six.
We want you to feel like you’re leaving your child with a loved family member, when you bring them to us - a comfortable, stress-free experience. A place where you know your child will enjoy their day and want to come back.
Our Rooms
Three carefully considered and age-appropriate rooms, so your child feels secure and at ease.
Our Garden
A large garden with nooks, crannies, plants, and MUD to explore. We love to let children be children!
Community Communication
We encourage open and frequent communication and collaboration with our parents and whānau. We want to get to know you!
“My child loves The Cottage and the teachers are nurturing whilst providing great structure and play-based learning. The class sizes are just right and I’ve really been impressed by how easy everything is.”
— Craig, Happy Parent
Opening Hours
We’re open from 7:30am to 5:30pm Monday to Friday.
We’re closed on public holidays.
Centre Chef
Our Centre Chef provides healthy nutritious meals for your child. We follow Ministry of Health healthy food guidelines. Our menu is flexible, reviewed often, and created with care to reflect the diverse community we serve.
We have a lunch box day once a month as part of our readiness for school program.
Our Fees
Our short day rate (7 hours) starts at $54.
Our long day rate (over 7 hours) starts at $70.
We also offer subsidised ECE hours for 3 year olds and above.
Ready to Enrol?
We would love to meet you. Get in touch and enquire about spaces.