We have 3 learning spaces, that cater for all children at their various developmental stages. Our classrooms are well resourced with a wide range of educational experiences to extend your child’s learning and enrich their passion for the world around them.
We value a child lead education where tamariki are listened and responded to in a nurturing and encouraging way, and they are trusted to make decisions regarding their learning journey along the way.
Flexible booking times perfect for all families. We offer 20 Hours ECE subsidy for children who are 3 and 4 years old. Click today to enrol your child/ren.
The growth we have seen in Poppy and Hudson is fantastic, so for us so far we are happy with what they are learning and being taught. We are so happy with where we have chosen to put Poppy and Hudson. They get so excited on AKo days. Their talking and confidence has grown so much in a short time. The staff are all so friendly, warm and welcoming and you can see they really do care about the children. Another important factor for us is teaching the kids good behavior as far as ‘please’ and ‘thank you’ and sitting to eat. And I love how these are continued at Ako.
-Jala Clarke
My daughter is becoming more and more excited every day about going to school, but at the same time we are all a bit emotional in having to say goodbye to a place where she has done most of her growing up, learning and developing. Ako has taken a shy, scared little baby all those years ago, showered her with love, care and support, giving her comfort and joy in her home away from home, and turned her into the bright, confident young girl she is today. All ready for the big step. We are eternally grateful for every little bit of support you have given us.
-Arista Van Rooyen
Ako is such an amazing wee preschool. My son absolutely loves going to preschool every morning, he is so happy and always has a smile when he sees his friends and teachers. Marcel’s key teacher, Olivia is awesome, he is very lucky to have her as his teacher, role model and friend. Rachael and Andrew have done an amazing job since taking over.
Chantelle Meyer
When I first started Isla at Ako daycare, it was all new for her, and she cried. As Isla has been there for 4 months she has taken a liking to Sally and is now very comfortable and settled into daycare. I feel happy to drop her off knowing that she is happy, cheeky little girl and also being able to talk to Sally about Isla’s days at preschool puts my mind at ease too.
Tania Wijohn
Positive: Communication, Professionalism, Quality, Value.
Ako take great care of my son and he has so much fun attending.Megan Winks
Rachael is so lovely and Ako is such a lovely home like early childhood centre – Definitely worth a visit if you are looking for childcare.
Holly Weild
I love everything about AKO. My wee boy is thriving there. Rachael and her team are so understanding with his needs and really have taken a personalized approach to caring for him. They are happy to answer my 100 questions at every pick up which I really appreciate. My boy doesn’t want to come home when I go to pick him up! He talks about day care at home! This is our second day care and is the right one for us 🙂
Shayla Foster
On Friday the 2nd of July we took a small group of children to take part in the Matariki festival held at the new Selwyn Sports Centre. Children meet old friends that have moved on to school, saw performances from schools and even found their own art work being displayed. This was a wonderful event ...
Tamariki today thoroughly enjoyed a visit from Lewis’ whānau. Lewis’ Dad shared some of his army equipment, talking a little about Anzac day and giving children the opportunity to try on his big boots, hats, and even have a go at carrying his big tramping pack. Some very inspired tamariki here today, thank you so ...
With Mothers Day fast approaching we are looking forward to sharing this special day with all our Mums of Ako Rolleston with a Wine and Cheese evening. What a great way for our Mums to get a night off, while mingling with other Mums of Ako, sharing Mumma stories, and building relationships with Mums of ...
We are really looking forward to celebrating Family Day the Afrikaans way, with a Braai and lots of Afrikaans food, music and decorations. With so many South African Families here at Ako Rolleston it makes sense for us to celebrate their special days too. A big thank you to these families for helping us to ...
A great turn out in red today in support of Little Heart Day. We are super proud to support such a great cause. Thanks to everyone who has made a donation. #littleheartday2021
All whānau were invited to our Waitangi whānau evening, celebrating Te Tiri o Waitangi and honoring the partnerships we create within our learning community. Thank you to all who joined us, and our beautiful tamariki who shared their taonga with is by singing our National Anthem among other favorites. Hapaitia te ara tika pumau ai ...
