Growing big hearts
and curious minds.

Give your child the chance to reach their true potential at Zaadje, Papamoa Beach.

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At Zaadje, we believe every child is a seed with limitless potential. Through a nurturing, play-based environment rooted in care for people and planet, we help tamariki grow strong, kind, and connected — to themselves, each other, and the natural world.

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This is childcare that sprouts — with values, with purpose, and with a whole lot of heart.

Sprout. Grow. Learn. Play.

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Philosophy

Our commitment to sustainability runs deep, from the way we source our materials to the way we teach.

Sustainability.

Tamariki learn through doing: composting leftovers, planting kai, exploring te taiao, and understanding their place in it.

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“My children absolutely love going to daycare each day—it’s a warm, nurturing environment where they’ve truly thrived!”

The Hart whānau 

Join a centre that cares for your child and their future.

Our Papamoa-based childcare centre offers a beautiful setting and a vibrant community for children aged 3 months - 5 years.

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Want a sneak peek? Our classrooms are coming to life – with gentle colors, natural textures, and spaces designed for play, calm, and creativity. Every corner at Zaadje has been thoughtfully created to spark wonder and support young explorers as
Something special is taking root in our community. We’ve been quietly planting, preparing, and nurturing a space where little minds can blossom. And now, we’re almost ready to open the doors of Zaadje Early Childhood Centre – a plac
Zaadje (zah-je) means “little seed” — a perfect symbol for the early years of life. At Zaadje Early Childhood Centre, we believe every child is a seed full of potential, ready to grow with the right care, love, and environment.
Our philosophy is at the heart of everything we do here at Zaadje
Learning begins with play, and our vision here at Zaadje is to grow a generation of kaitiaki through play-based, child-led learning.
Joyful learning, real emotional support and respect for the world around us. We live and breathe our values at Zaadje so you know your tamariki are in safe hands.

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