Seen & supported
Small, meaningful moments build secure relationships and help each child feel that they truly belong.
A place to grow, belong and shine brightly.
A warm, family-oriented early learning centre in East Tāmaki where your child is loved, known and encouraged to grow in body, mind and spirit.
Faith-filled
✦Culture-rich
✦Play-led
✦Family-focused
A home away from home
Your child’s first years deserve big care.
At Tiny Stars, learning grows through relationships, curiosity and culture. Our puāpi‘i create hands-on experiences that invite tamariki to explore, make, move, wonder and belong—at their own pace, and with people who know them well.
Culture with pride
Akono‘anga Kuki Airani, Pasifika identities, languages, tikanga Māori and Tangata Whenua are woven through centre life.
Curious by nature
Open-ended play, art, stories, movement and the natural world invite children to test ideas and discover their strengths.
Learning through play
Little moments become big learning.
Children learn with their whole selves here. A garden bed becomes science. Flowers become patterns. A favourite story becomes clay, movement and conversation.
Our philosophy
Rooted in love.
Growing in faith.
Our family-oriented practice is inspired by the virtues in Galatians 5:22–23: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.
Read our full philosophy PDFLove
Empathy is integrated into all that we do, see, feel and hear.
Education
Our national curriculum guides learning that protects and transmits Pasifika identities, languages and cultural values.
Holistic wellbeing
Interconnected experiences nourish every child’s body, mind and spirit.
Guided by Te Whāriki
Ready for school. Ready for life.
Guided by Te Whāriki, we nurture the foundations that matter long after preschool: wellbeing, belonging, contribution, communication and exploration.
- Confidence to try, choose and keep going
- Language, creativity and early literacy
- Friendship, empathy and working together
- A secure sense of culture and identity
Meet the people
Warm hearts.
Helping hands.
Our puapi‘i bring care, culture and curiosity to every day. We work closely with families so each child can feel secure, seen and ready to shine.
Akairo Frances Amosa
Puapi‘i
Celina Tokimua
Puapi‘i tereni
Emalata Lutui
Puapi‘i
Esther Enuake
Puapi‘i
Natasha Smith
Puapi‘i
Anita Tiotala
Puapi‘i tauturu
Jane Tokimua
Puapi‘i tauturu
Judy Kerkhof
Puapi‘i tauturu
Rachel Vila-Tutone
Puapi‘i tauturu
Natalia Reihana
Tangata taraiva
Fees and support
Clear fees, so you know what to expect.
20 Hours ECE included
for eligible children over 3 years
Under 3 years
Standard fees
| Days | 6 hrs/day | 8 hrs/day |
|---|---|---|
| 2 days | $78.24 | $104.32 |
| 3 days | $117.36 | $156.48 |
| 4 days | $156.48 | $208.64 |
| 5 days | $195.60 | $260.80 |
Over 3 years
With 20 Hours ECE
| Days | 6 hrs/day | 8 hrs/day |
|---|---|---|
| 2 days | $0.00 | $26.08 |
| 3 days | $0.00 | $39.12 |
| 4 days | $26.08 | $78.24 |
| 5 days | $65.20 | $130.40 |
Fees shown are from the centre’s July 2026 schedule. A maximum of 6 hours ECE funding is available per day. You may be eligible for assistance with childcare fees—ask us when you visit.
Download the full fee schedule PDF“Every child brings their own light. Our job is to make sure they have everything they need to let it shine.”
— The Tiny Stars approach
Good to know
Questions whānau often ask.
Find quick answers about ages, opening hours, visits and 20 Hours ECE. If you need anything else, give us a call—we’re happy to help.
What ages do you care for?+
Tiny Stars welcomes children from birth to five years old, with care and learning shaped around each child’s stage and rhythm.
What are your opening hours?+
We are open Monday to Friday, from 7:00am to 5:30pm. The centre is closed on public holidays.
Can we visit before enrolling?+
Absolutely. We encourage families to come in, meet our team, look around and see how your child feels in the environment.
Do you offer 20 Hours ECE?+
Yes. Eligible children aged three and over can use up to 6 funded hours per day, up to 20 hours each week.
Kia orana — welcome to Tiny Stars
A place where your family can feel at home.
We want your whole family to feel comfortable from the moment you arrive. Come in with your child, meet our teachers and take your time looking around. We’ll listen, answer your questions and help in any way we can—there’s no pressure to decide straight away.
Come and see us208A Preston Road
East Tāmaki, Auckland 2023
Our doors are openMonday–Friday
7:00am–5:30pm
We’re happy to talk09 273 6942