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Our home-based childcare groups are capped at a maximum of four children under the age of six, including Educators’ own children. This means we can offer each child the individual attention they need to flourish.Small groups – you’re not just a number
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An abundance of educational, fun and age appropriate resources like puzzles, books, art supplies, blocks, role play equipment, playdough and more. We also offer Educators the opportunity to further their professional development and education.Abundant resources – for Educators and Tamariki
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When you enrol your child with Home Grown Kids they become part of our childcare ecosystem. That’s just another way of saying we all (Educator, Nanny and Visiting Teacher) work together to support and celebrate your child’s learning journey. We're also committed to supporting families with multiple births, or alternative care requirements such as Nanny sharing. Contact us to find out how we can help.Supportive and transparent childcare ecosystem
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Our Educators offer a range of different programmes based around their beliefs, values, culture, background and philosophies. Many hold Early Childhood Education qualifications. Some of our Educators are mothers and grandmothers with fantastic life skills, experience and knowledge. We’ll listen to your needs and then offer, where possible, a range of Educators. You will get to choose an Educator that you and your whānau connect with and trust.The best fit for your whānau values
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An education programme that reflects New Zealand ECE curriculum - Te Whāriki. We are a Ministry of Education approved and licensed Early Childhood Education provider. Regularly reviewed by the Education Review Office to ensure all our home childcare environments not only meet, but exceed the Ministry of Education’s Licensing Criteria for Home-based Services (2008).Exceeding educational standards
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We’re an approved Work and Income provider and can support you to access a childcare subsidy if you are eligible. Find out more about WINZ subsidies.Subsidies available
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The government subsidises all children who attend early childhood education. This means that if your child is 3, 4 or 5 the cost may be fully subsidised for up to 6 hours a day and up to 20 hours a week. Find out more about 20 ECE hours.20 hours childcare
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All our Educators are supported and guided by our Visiting Teachers who are Qualified certificated ECE teachers with many years’ experience and expertise in early childhood education. Our Visiting Teachers regularly attend professional development to keep up-to-date with current research and theory for best practice for Education and care for under fives.Leaders in developmental practices for each child, under six
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Home Grown Kids has developed its own home-based childcare management software system. Fully automated, it allows Educators and Nanny families to login and load their timesheets fortnightly - in most case it can take less than 15 seconds. So, unlike other companies there’s no paperwork to be handed in and manually loaded.Simple online systems and processes
Tīaki Nga Tamariki – Take Care of the Children
Trusting someone to care for your precious little ones is a huge decision. That’s why our Educators are the heart of our business and why we only partner with people we know we can trust too.
From the moment an Educator and their home is selected, they’re welcomed and cared for by the friendly, professional Home Grown Kids whānau. We recognise that our team of Educators hold the key to unlocking the potential of our youngest members of society and so, our support is focused on them, their well-being and their professional growth.
They are the special people who’ll nurture tamariki and help them grow, learn and thrive in a happy, creative, safe home environment.
We’d love to welcome your whānau.
Find Home Based Childcare
Thinking about choosing home-based childcare with Home Grown Kids? We’d love to welcome your whānau.
Our home-based childcare groups are capped at a maximum of four tamariki under the age of six. This means we can offer each child the individual attention they need to flourish.
Become an Educator
Work from home, supported by useful resources and a professional, communicative home-based childcare team that’s been helping and connecting with home based Educators for more than 20 years. We’re a friendly, inclusive, 100% Kiwi-owned business that welcomes early childhood preschool Educators from communities across New Zealand.
Find an Educator or Nanny
Become an Educator
Work from home, supported by useful resources and a professional, communicative home-based childcare team that’s been helping and connecting with home based Educators for more than 20 years. We’re a friendly, inclusive, 100% Kiwi-owned business that welcomes early childhood preschool Educators from communities across New Zealand.
Welcome to our whānau
Thinking about choosing home-based childcare with Home Grown Kids? We’d love to welcome your whānau.
Trusting a person to care for tamariki is a big decision. That’s why our Educators and Nannies are the heart of our business.
All our Educators and Nannies are carefully selected based on experience, qualifications, prior learning, proven skills and personal attributes. We’re looking for passionate people who love working with tamariki and their families.
CHOOSING THE BEST EDUCATOR OR NANNY FOR YOUR CHILD
We stand strong alongside our Educators and Nannies. We care about them and we’re committed to the work they do, supporting and communicating with them every step of the way. We understand that engaged, fulfilled carers make for happy families and even happier tamariki who thrive.