What parents are saying about us

Caring and attentive.  Great focusing on goals and helping to achieve them.  Always feel like my kids are safe and well cared for.

Sarah, Feb 2025, 2 children

L is leaving Smiley Faces articulate and confident. She is starting school already knowing the alphabet, how to count, how to write her name and basic te reo. She has been nurtured and loved and we appreciate it. Also: nutritious meals were a massive plus!

Bianca, Feb 2025, Child: L, 5 years
Fantastic teachers – E loves every teacher so much.  It is apparent that every staff member at Smiley Faces cares about the children so much.  Great professionals with a passion for kids and their education.  Great transition process from Teina to Tuakana.  Great communication with parents.  Wonderful learning opportunities for tamariki through creative play, communication, field trips into the community
Zach & Theresa, Nov 2023, Child: E, 3 years

You see each child as an individual. They’re allowed to be who they are in a caring, supportive environment.

Ingrid, Oct 2024, Child: Ava 3 years

Smiley Faces has been like a second whānau to our kids since E and L attended in 2018.  We love the community culture and feel of the place and that kaiako all take a genuine interest in our children even long after they’ve moved on to school.  The communication between home and centre is excellent and the learning opportunities and little extras are brilliant.

Aimee & Phil, Nov 2024, 3 Children: 2018-25

Great environment, even better staff! Amazing learning and play activities, which really helped prepare T for school. We love the hands-on learning and exploring each child’s interests.

Parent, April 2024

You all know how much we adore your centre, the values, tikanga, guidance, advice, friendship, awhi and tautoko we have received the whole time! Change nothing!!!

Deena, Oct 2023, Child: B, 5 years

Everyone makes every child feel welcome and you know your child is happy when they can’t wait to see their teachers and friends and share things with them about their weekend etc.

Courtney, Oct 2024, 2 children, 2019-present

Teachers are very loving and caring.  Also everything looks well organised.  Overall Smiley Faces is the best place in the area for child care and education in my opinion.  Thank you.

Lesly, June 2020, Child: Danyl

Kind, caring friendly staff. Trustworthy. I enjoy the regular communication on what my children are doing.

Rosie, Nov 2024, 2 Children: 1 year old & 2 years old