The Heart of Early Learning, in
Whangapararoa
Based in Whangaparaoa, Small Sprouts is a purpose-built early learning centre where tamariki thrive in a warm, nature-rich environment on the Hibiscus Coast
🏠Hibiscus Coast Family Owned & Operated
🥗 All Meals Provided
📍🗺️ Plenty of parking
🌿nature based play
🕓 Open 7am - 5:30pm
Exclusive Limited Time Offer
3 Months Free
for Over 2’s
Give your little one the best start with Whangapararoa’s most loved early learning centre. Enrol your Over 2, today and receive three months of ECE - absolutely free.
Why Families Choose Us
We are more than a childcare, we are a community for Whangapararoa families.
Nestled on the beautiful Whangaparaoa Peninsula, Small Sprouts is run and operated with local families in mind. We blend proven educational philosophies with the genuine warmth of the Hibiscus Coast.
Nature-Rich Outdoor Space
A large natural playground framed by natural surroundings and a pohutukawa tree. Perfect for sand, water, and nature play that sparks curiosity and builds resilience.
We blend Te Whariki, RIE, and Reggio Emilia principles to nuture the whole child - socially, emotionally, physically, and intellectually.
blended approach
Breakfast, Morning Tea, Lunch, and Afternoon Tea and a late snack - all provided. We’re nut-free and cater for all allergies and dietary requirements.
nutritious kai, every day
As a locally owned centre, you’ll always have direct access to our owner and centre Director, no middle layers, just genuine care and commitment.
direct owner access
Short days (8:30am - 3:30pm) and full days (7am - 5:30pm) Monday to Friday. Designed around the busy lives of Whangaparaoa families.
flexible hours
We are a MoE licensed centre, which means families pay very little after 20 hours ECE government funding. Plus we will guide you through every step, including alternative funding options available to support you and your family.
government funded
Our Location
📍5 Minutes from Whangaparaoa Township
Conveniently centered in Whangaparaoa
Located at 3 Blue Heron Rise, Stanmore Bay, we are the go-to early learning choice for families across the Whangaparaoa Peninsula. Plenty of parking and a stress free drop off makes your morning routine simple.
Whangaparaoa - approx 7 min drive
Stanmore Bay Beach - approx 5 min drive
Manly - approx 9 min drive
Arkles Bay - approx 6 min drive
Red Beach - approx 5 min drive
Orewa - approx 10 min drive
Silverdale - approx 8 min drive
WHAT OUR Whanau Say?
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“Absolutely obsessed - my girl thrives at Small Sprouts! Her vocabulary has exploded since starting, it’s amazing to see.” - Allyson M
Loved by Whangaparaoa Families
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“I am absolutely obsessed with Small Sprouts! The owners are a kind, young, local family who have a really good understanding for what parents and children need in a daycare and have worked hard to repurpose Small Sprouts into the awesome little centre that it is!” - A.Miller
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“Great place for your children to learn, play, create friendships in a warm safe environment, lots of fun and creative activities set up each day with excellent child to teacher ratio. Highly recommend” - Son T
our over 2’s area
ready to enrol?
Spaces at Smalll Sprouts fill fast, especially with our 3 month free offer. Book a no-obligation visit, meet our Kaiako, and Centre Owner along with seeing why we’re Whangapararoa’s trusted early learning choice.
Start your little one’s journey today