Comments from Parents

We visited quite a few different centres before someone recommended All Saints to us. My child has been going since just before she turned two and the incredible teaching team helped her transition and feel at home. The teachers provided extra support and reassurance when she needed it (and when I needed it, as well!). She talks about all of her friends from “school” at home and enjoys showing us everything she did throughout the morning when we pick her up. She always tells us how much fun she had. As an ECE teacher and playcentre parent, I was quite particular and picky about selecting somewhere that reflected my values as an educator and parent. The nurturing, child led environment with mixed age play is seriously so incredible. Watching the tamariki interact with one another it is clear that they have incredible teachers. We love the shorter sessions that are available and the community focus All Saints provides as a non-profit.

 - Annika

All Saints Early Learning Centre is amazing- can’t rate it highly enough. We had a very demanding 2- year- old, who the wonderful teachers were able to settle and win over in a couple of days, making the start at a new centre a dream for any parent. I tried many centres (across 3 kids) over the years and not one has compared to the level of care offered at All Saints.

- Sarah C

Our chapter with All Saints began with our first boy Jude attending when he was 2 and a half. He embraced the warm and relaxed environment immediately and very quickly it felt like a family for all of us. Soon enough our twin boys Ash and Paddy joined him there and they all were lucky enough to share the experience together. Rachel, Melissa, and Nawoon are remarkable teachers. Professional and immaculately trained, sensitive and insightful, encouraging and enthusiastic. They genuinely cared for our boys and made their lives more interesting and fulfilling. Dropping them there every morning was a joy. I always felt so fortunate to have this home away from home for our boys.  The Center is always meticulously clean, tidy and constantly changing with fresh activities and resources for the children. We especially loved the focus on reading books and singing songs, a big hit with our three. We left All Saints purely due to a move out of town, and will always be thankful for the very special 3 years we have known them. 

- Anna

As an ECE teacher and mama myself, I have pretty high standards for the care of my children, and when looking for a place to send my young toddler, All Saints ELC stood out to me above all the other centres I visited (and there were many!). I was instantly struck by the relaxed atmosphere as we entered the room; the children and teachers all seemed to be at ease in the space and with one another. The teaching team have done a wonderful job of creating a welcoming, safe, and nurturing environment that provides learning challenges for the children, while also meeting their needs for connection, relationships, and community. I loved that it was such a small group of children there each day, and the same teachers every day to keep things consistent and predictable for the children, without the sensory overwhelm that can occur at other centres. We loved our time at All Saints. Our child adored his teachers, talked about them and the other children at home, and looked forward to going every day. It's all we could have hoped for, and we are so grateful to have been a part of the All Saints whānau.

-Sophie

Two of our children have attended All Saints Early Learning Centre over the past 4 years. After visiting a number of centres it is the only place I felt comfortable leaving my children when they were still so young. The teachers are extremely loving and friendly and really got to know our children and family. The environment is nurturing and safe but has plenty for them to explore. 

-Serena

Our two boys have thrived in the warm and nurturing environment provided for them at All Saints ELC. We felt confident right from the start that they would receive the attention and care they needed due to small class sizes and the lovely, experienced teachers who always ensured they were stimulated and happy. Over the years, All Saints ELC became the family we didn't have close-by and we look forward to rejoining them in the future when our baby is old enough.

-Eryn