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Kids Cave Early Learning
Kindergarten · Private · Hamilton
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A Caring and Inspiring Place for Tamariki to Thrive
Best ECE Centre
We're absolutely thrilled with Kids Cave Daycare! Our little girl has been attending for 7 months now, and her excitement every morning is infectious. She clearly adores her caregivers and peers, and it's heartwarming to see her thrive in their care.
The new owners are fantastic, always helpful and welcoming. We feel incredibly confident leaving our child in their hands, knowing she's receiving top-notch care and love.
A huge thank you to the entire team at Kids Cave Daycare - you're truly making a difference in the lives of these little ones (and their parents!)! We highly recommend this wonderful daycare to anyone seeking a nurturing environment for their child
The new owners are fantastic, always helpful and welcoming. We feel incredibly confident leaving our child in their hands, knowing she's receiving top-notch care and love.
A huge thank you to the entire team at Kids Cave Daycare - you're truly making a difference in the lives of these little ones (and their parents!)! We highly recommend this wonderful daycare to anyone seeking a nurturing environment for their child
Kids Cave is great
I noticed a review that said Kids Cave Childcare was not good. I took my children out December 2024, because there were new owners and old staff were leaving. I have since heard friends telling my husband and I that the owners, new manager and current teachers had changed the centre to a really positive and loving learning environment. I ended up taking my children back and found it to be so friendly, and my kids are getting fantastic care and education. I learnt a good lesson - Rome wasn’t built in a day and I should have given the owners and teachers more time to get established.
If people say it is bad they need to look at the past environment not the current one.
If people say it is bad they need to look at the past environment not the current one.
Excellent service
KidsCave is such a wonderful, caring, and engaging early learning centre. The teachers are warm, attentive, and truly invested in each child’s growth and happiness. The environment is safe, inviting, and filled with creative activities that spark curiosity. Communication with families is excellent, and you can see the genuine passion the team has for nurturing children. Highly recommend to any parents looking for a place where their child will be valued, supported, and encouraged to thrive.
Best ECE centre in Hamilton
Since the new owners took over last November, Kids Cave has gone from strength to strength.
They are a family-oriented, caring centre that values their children, families and staff.
The centre owners have made significant improvements within the centre since they took over last year. The calibre of teaching staff is very high.
We have been here through the changeover of ownership, which the new owners have made as smooth as possible for the families.
If a child is upset, they are attended to straight away by the compassionate staff. No child is ever left.
I have been in and out of the centre due to having to pick up my child for appointments during the day, so I have seen how the staff are with the children many times throughout the day.
The food is wholesome, and the children love it. My child will often ask me to make what they have at daycare.
The three rooms are run well with plenty of teachers for each area.
The owners and management work well together as a team and deal swiftly to any issues brought up.
I would definitely recommend this ECE centre to any parent wanting a safe, kind and loving home away from home for their tamariki.
It is clean, the children are well looked after and cared for and there are many varying options for the children to engage with for play development.
They are a family-oriented, caring centre that values their children, families and staff.
The centre owners have made significant improvements within the centre since they took over last year. The calibre of teaching staff is very high.
We have been here through the changeover of ownership, which the new owners have made as smooth as possible for the families.
If a child is upset, they are attended to straight away by the compassionate staff. No child is ever left.
I have been in and out of the centre due to having to pick up my child for appointments during the day, so I have seen how the staff are with the children many times throughout the day.
The food is wholesome, and the children love it. My child will often ask me to make what they have at daycare.
The three rooms are run well with plenty of teachers for each area.
The owners and management work well together as a team and deal swiftly to any issues brought up.
I would definitely recommend this ECE centre to any parent wanting a safe, kind and loving home away from home for their tamariki.
It is clean, the children are well looked after and cared for and there are many varying options for the children to engage with for play development.
New management service downhill !
My child was at this daycare for 3 years, but we had to pull them out due to the new management.
Since the change, there's been constant turnover with staff and leadership.
My child's teachers left, and the new ones didn't seem to last long. It was disruptive and confusing for the kids.We cant force kids to go day care for unfriendly environment.
We have pull out our kid less than 3 months of new management still have have to pay for their notice period which was very unsatisfactory.
The quality of care has gone downhill, and it feels like the new management is just focused on the bottom line.
I can no longer recommend this daycare.
Since the change, there's been constant turnover with staff and leadership.
My child's teachers left, and the new ones didn't seem to last long. It was disruptive and confusing for the kids.We cant force kids to go day care for unfriendly environment.
We have pull out our kid less than 3 months of new management still have have to pay for their notice period which was very unsatisfactory.
The quality of care has gone downhill, and it feels like the new management is just focused on the bottom line.
I can no longer recommend this daycare.
Small centre
Lovely small centre with real grass! Caring teachers who care about your child and also their family aswell.
Amazing experience!
Amazing centre, loving and caring staff, large outdoor environment. Offer great deals for children.
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The learning environment is warm, welcoming, and thoughtfully designed to encourage exploration and creativity. I appreciate how the centre follows Te Whāriki — the New Zealand Early Childhood Curriculum — ensuring that tamariki are supported holistically in their learning journey.
The team at Kids Cave is passionate about nurturing children, promoting confidence, independence, and a love for learning. I’m so grateful for the positive and enriching experiences they provide every day.
Highly recommended to any whānau looking for a safe, inclusive, and inspiring place for their little ones.