House of Wonder Gisborne by Busy Bees

Our whanau loves House of Wonder! You are made to feel welcome from the minute you walk in the door. The kaiako are so loving, caring and kind. They are passionate about what they do and Charlé the centre manager is amazing, she’s so supportive and compassionate and always puts what’s best for the tamariki first which we love! It truely is a home away from home. We love their child centered philosophy and opportunities for open ended play. Ngā mihi nui ki a koutou katoa!

My family has been with House Of Wonder since it first opened 4years ago! We fell in love with the centre from the open day. The atmosphere is so open and natural, great outdoor play area allowing our little ones to be creative and explore! Great layout, and home cooked nutritious meals made! Fresh veggies in the gardens the children have planted themselves and much much more.. We love the holistic approach learning environment and the super supportive and easy going, friendly staff! House Of Wonder supports all diverse children my 4year old speaks Afrikaans, English and Maori. Not only is he encouraged to speak whatever language he chooses he is also given added context and supported to explore more in cultural backgrounds of his choosing. My now 7year old has autism and he also received the best care when he was here, they helped him to develop relationships and supported his journey in his own time and space, it was such a relief to have their support and an added comfort. I am glad I found the right centre that supports my vast needs as it can be tricky finding a play centre that supports both boys with diverse backgrounds. I definitely recommend this Centre to anyone and everyone I meet, they support the whole family!

House of Wonder Gisborne have amazing kaiako with so much heart. My toddler has recently been diagnosed with Autism, so it was paramount to find a daycare centre where he felt safe and happy. We tried two other daycares before making the final (and quick) decision to enrol at House of Wonder. The staff work with me to help find solutions so that my son can play, eat and sleep comfortably throughout the day! How cool! Because of that, he loves it here and I feel at ease leaving the centre in the morning, knowing my son is in good hands. When I come back to pick him up, the friendly staff always keep me updated with how his day went. The teachers really make an effort to engage with the kids and develop them in a very individualised way. The management is really committed to providing a safe, fun, and loving environment. I also love how our Māori culture is incorporated and represented in a respectful way and taught to the tamariki. A big mihi to the whole team! Keep up the great work ☺️

We have been part of the amazing HoW Whānau since 2019 when we enrolled our little one year old and from the day she started she has thrived. She loves HoW so much that she can’t wait to get there in the morning and it is hard to get her to leave at pick up time. As parents it is awesome to see how much she loves being there and to hear how much she loves all her teachers. Having been with HoW for a few years now we really feel like part of the whānau. The entire team of kaiako at HoW are AMAZING, they are friendly, kind, caring, approachable and super passionate about helping our little ones flourish. We love that there is a strong use of Te Reo Māori in the centre which is pronounced beautifully by all staff. Charlé the centre manager is AWESOME, very approachable, professional and committed to providing a safe, fun, supportive learning environment for tamariki. Also, love how us as parents are cared for with thoughtful little gestures like treating us to bagels for brekkie or arranging a mum’s night out. The centre itself has beautiful big open spaces with awesome indoor/outdoor flow, natural light and a fabulous outdoor area. They also provide delicious nutritious kai for our tamariki daily, which is prepared with aroha in the onsite kitchen. Much love and respect to you Team HoW, keep up the awesome mahi! Ngā mihi nui ki te whānau o House of Wonder.

I'm SO happy I enrolled my daughter at the House of Wonder 5 weeks ago! From the moment you walk into H of W you are captured by the beautiful & big open modern space, the friendly & very approachable staff, a great indoor/outdoor flow & many activities for the children to engage in across all ages & stages. It's great seeing the children having so much fun & learning lots daily. The developments already in my daughter have been amazing to see! I cannot thank you all enough, keep doing an amazing job 👏 👏👏 We are very excited for the year ahead ❤ ❤ ❤