Kia ora. Welcome to Early Smiles.
A warm, nurturing early learning centre in Flat Bush, East Auckland. Ages 3 months to 5 years.
About
Early Smiles is a small, purpose-designed early learning centre in Flat Bush. We've been part of this community since 2012, caring for tamariki from 3 months to 5 years in three age-specific rooms: pēpi, toddler, and preschool.
We keep things calm, unhurried, and safe. Every teacher is qualified, registered, and police-vetted. Our ratios — 1:4 for under-2s and 1:8 for over-2s — are better than the Ministry minimum, because close relationships are how young children thrive.
Whatever your background, your faith, or your family shape — you are welcome here.
Najla (Center Manager)
Kia Ora, I am Najla, a caring and compassionate early childhood educator who is very passionate about children. I have a bachelors degree in ECE and been involved in early childhood education since 2003. I believe each child is special and unique. Nurturing children with love and respect ensures a solid foundation for their future success. I love being with young learners, it is so rewarding.
Vishavjeet
Kia Ora, my name is Vishavjeet, a passionate early childhood educator. I recently completed my Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Level 7) from Te Rito Maioha.
I currently hold a Practising Certificate from the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand. I believe every child is unique and deserves a safe, caring, and inclusive environment. I enjoy supporting children’s learning through play and meaningful interactions. Working with children and building strong relationships with families is very rewarding for me.
Shaimaa
Kia Ora, My name is Shaima. I am a mother of 3 kids. I am a very passionate about children and believe that our children are our future and each child has an equal right to education and care. Therefore, I am committed to ensuring every child and family feels valued and included.
Licensed by the Ministry of Education. Read our ERO report here.
Hanan
Kia Ora, My name is Hanan. I am a mother of 2 and passionate about working with children and helping them progress in all areas of development socially, language, and motor skills as this is the challenge that I am honoured to accept daily. I strive to create a community of learners that nurtures this growth in a positive, fun environment. I enjoy reading, cooking, music and also spending time with friends and family.
Our Kaiako
Qualified, registered, police-vetted, First Aid certified, and are all committed to this work long-term.
Come meet them in person.
Kind words from our whānau
“So glad we picked Early Smiles to be our first daycare. He adjusted very quickly and the care and attention he gets from the teachers there is unmatched! I could feel the love at every drop off and pick up, I can tell he was happy there and am always reassured with wonderful pictures and updates throughout the day.”
— Boran A. “Lovely childcare place, lots of toys, it is a fun and educational enironment. The teachers are caring and nurturing and empathise with the childrens and parents diverse needs and wants. Great location!”
— Petra P. “Early smiles childcare has excellent teachers. My daughter has been going there since she was 6 months old and she loves the place. They have taken care of her so well for the last one year.”
— Preethi N.“It’s a boutique daycare, such an caring daycare with warm temperatures and lovely smiles. I registered my baby there since she was 7 months, she adapted so well with all the teachers, highly recommended”
— Tracy Z.“Sending my baby boy Marcus here since he was 3 months old until now he is 3years old , even I moved house to howick but still happy to bring my baby all the way to here only. its such a lovely place , nice, tidy and cleanest ever . teachers all very lovely, caring, and very lovely to all the kids. everyday dropping my kids with big smiles on everyone face . i can not thanks enough to all the teachers and all kids and all lovely parents at this childcare for always looking and be nice to my baby boy. 5 stars and highly recommend to everyone . 👍👍👍👍.”
— Katie V.