Kids Reserve

Kids’ Reserve, also known as Taonga Tamariki, is a not-for-profit community childcare centre in Thorndon, Wellington. Its vision is to create “a nurturing learning community committed to high quality care and education, where tamariki are recognised as taonga.” The centre supports children’s learning through its learning framework and philosophy, with a focus on care and education in a welcoming community setting.

Kids’ Reserve offers small group sizes, strong staff-to-child ratios, and fully catered, nutritious meals. Its long-standing team of kaiako provides care and learning, while the centre’s website shares information about its philosophy, strategic plan, governance, policies, enrolment, and fees. Families can also read testimonials and access the centre’s recent Education Review Office review. The centre is located at 22 Hawkestone Street, Thorndon, and invites prospective families to get in touch about enrolment. It also welcomes people interested in joining its team.