Creative Garden Papakura / Papakura Childcare Centre
Creative Garden Papakura; A modernised, warm, peaceful, and sustainable childcare centre – conveniently situated in a suburban neighbourhood for our local community and surrounding neighbours. Our purpose-built centre was crafted with integrity, passion, and love for both you and your children to enjoy.
Upon entering, you’ll be greeted by our gracious and friendly team members, ready to assist you in any way needed. (That’s if you don’t get caught in the aroma of our delicious, hand-baked meals first.)
Quality is a trait we pride ourselves in, and our Papakura centre is no different. Your child will have the indoor-outdoor playtime option, a built-in sandpit to keep their hands busy, and a choice of puzzles, tools, and toys that fulfil a positive sensory experience.
Looking to join our centre? Simply get in touch with us and we’d love to show you around! We look forward to meeting you and your precious tamariki – at Creative Garden Papakura.
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our rooms
Tui Room
Tui is our Infants and Young Toddlers Room. Our Tui room resembles a growing nest where we provide consistent and nurturing care for our smallest tamariki.
Ages: Infant to Two Years Old
Pukeko Room
Pukeko is our Toddlers Room. Just like our growing toddlers, this room represents their ability to withstand and challenge themselves, every day along their educational journey.
Ages: 2 – 3.5 Years Old
Kea Room
Kea is our Preschool Room. This room represents the powerful impact our preschoolers will receive – the more we nurture their intelligence.
Ages: 3.5 – 5 Years Old
what our parent’s are saying
your Papakura team
We have an amazing team of enthusiastic, caring, and professional kaiako (teachers) who work hard to provide a quality learning environment for your tamariki.
meet the team
the creative garden difference
Sustainability | Kaitiakitanga
We are creating the global citizens of the future and teaching them how to retain the environment they live in for them to enjoy. We also support our local community where possible.
Respect | Manaakitanga
We endeavour to act in ways which promote honesty, trust, and aroha for all.
Growth | Ako
We are all on constant journey of growth as individuals and we encourage the learning of independence and the development of self-identity. We assist this by being inclusive, culturally aware, and by inviting risk.
Curiosity | Māhirahira
We strive to create wonder filled environments for child led play and investigation. Where children can be leaders of their own learning and creators of their own play.
Relationships | Whanaungatanga
We recognise the role that relationships and partnerships with whanau and the wider community have in children’s learning.
centre details
Opening hours 7:00am to 5:30pm Monday – Friday
Ratios Infants 1:4, Toddlers 1:6, Preschool 1:8
Centre Owners Mukesh Garg & Komal Mangla
Phone +64 9 296 8166
Email papakura@creativegarden.nz
Address 166 Old Wairoa Road, Papakura view map