Family

We recognise the home as the child’s first place of learning and many experiences at home are the building blocks for our children’s future.

At Building Blocks, We Provide:

A welcoming and safe space for tamariki, fostering belonging, respect, and joy.
Tailored learning programs focus on each child's interests, strengths, and family goals.
Emphasis on preparing tamariki for school and lifelong learning.
Home-based education emphasizes personal relationships in a comfortable, secure setting with a small group of tamariki.
Our unique playroom hosts community-building activities like playgroups, music sessions, and gym, encouraging laughter, learning, and connection.

Enquire today about enrolling your child

Building Blocks Homebased works with your whānau, offering flexible hours, and affordable care. Every whanau has unique requirements. We talk with you about your needs, provide you with options and information, and help you find the educator who most suits your needs.

We only contract educators who have the highest standards and with whom we would feel comfortable to leave our own child. All of our educators are level 4 certified in early childhood education or higher.

Fee Information

Educator rates start at $7.50 per hour per child.
Fully qualified teachers who hold a degree or diploma starting rate is $8.50 per hour per child
Educators will advise families of their rate when they meet
Fees are charged for a child’s booked hours plus any additional time they attend care.
If your child is absent for any of their booked hours each week, full fees will be paid.
If your child is absent with two weeks advance notice, a retainer fee of $5.00 per booked hour will be charged. Without 2 weeks’ notice, full fees will apply.
Statutory holidays will be paid for in full if the child is normally booked on that day.
No fees will be paid if the Educator is unavailable to provide care.

View our full Fee Schedule

WINZ approved

We are approved by MSD as a licensed provider, so depending on your whānau income you may be eligible for a Childcare Subsidy

20 Hours Free ECE

Children 3-5 years old may qualify for a subsidy of childcare expenses, covering up to 6 hours per day and a maximum of 20 hours per week.

Whānau Support Subsidy

Unique to Building Blocks & may provide up to $50 per week towards your childcare costs.

Individual Education Program

We value play through curiosity and wonder and this forms the foundation for your child’s learning journey at Building Blocks. Our small group sizes of up to 4 children means that their experiences are personalised to their interests and needs, and they can laugh, learn, and play at their own pace. Home-based learning means that your child benefits from an environment where they can fully engage in child-led experiences without the pressure of large group routines.

Your child will have the opportunity to enjoy diverse experiences both in the home and in the wider community with a connected and attentive Educator who knows them well, and who knows how to nurture and support them with their needs and interests throughout their learning journey. Their day could include dancing, music, singing, painting, baking, and gardening. They might engage in blocks, play dough, puzzles, dress-ups, sand and water play, and a visit to the park. Or they could go for a nature walk, construct with Lego, ride bikes, read books, interact with friends and have fun with messy play. All of these experiences enrich their knowledge and prepare them for future learning.

In conjunction with wider community experiences, Building Blocks offers our very own music and playgroup sessions in our custom-designed playroom, and our Nature Explorers programme which is held in various local outdoor settings. These are curated to enhance children’s curiosities and to strengthen their social connections within our Building Blocks whānau.

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Don't just take our word, see what these great families have to say about us!

As both M’s and my first experience with daycare/in home care, I am so happy that we decided to go with Building Blocks and had the care and support from our educators and the team at Building Blocks. I wanted her to be part of a smaller group, like a family and that’s exactly what I got. From the shy little baby she was at the start, to the outgoing and friendly girl she is now, in large part I thank her Building Blocks family.

The P Family

We absolutely loved our time at Building Blocks. Our educator is the best! She goes above and beyond for her families. Our journals were amazing, I felt like I was there on their outings. D totally loved his time there and we always recommend Building Blocks

The B Family

Beyond satisfied with Building Blocks. Totally satisfied with our educator, wish you had educators where we are moving to!!

The W Family

I am so thankful for our educator, she went above and beyond! We loved the activities L got to experience at Building Blocks & the updates / pictures.

The C Family

M loved going to music and playgroup. She is always super excited to leave the house on those days.

The G Family

Our educator is a warm and inviting home educator who has welcomed and loved my children like one of her own. Her family has become part of ours & we are so very lucky to have met her. She is everything you could ask for in a carer.

The S Family

Extremely satisfied with our educator. Would definitely recommend you guys to anyone.

The D Family

Absolutely would recommend Building Blocks.

The S Family

Family FAQs

Have you got a waitlist?

We are happy to keep you in mind when we have spaces become available and contact you to see if you are still looking but we don’t run a formal waitlist. Educators are limited to 4 children and holding a space for extended periods is difficult for most.

Can I settle my child / have transition visits?

Yes, in fact we would encourage a few visits to help your little one settle in to their new environment.

Are there socialisation opportunities?

Yes, we hold music and playgroup at our building and nature exploration out in the community. Our coordinators attend these and they are free to our educators and families.

Is my educator qualified?

All of Building Block’s educators are level 4 ECE qualified or higher, or in training currently. They all have a current first aid certificate

Is my educator police vetted?

Yes, definitely. They are also safety checked. This means that references have been sought, their home checked for safety, and they have been assessed for their suitability as an educator following the ministry of education’s guidelines.

How many children can an educator have?

4 children under 5/6 years of age at any one time. Of those 4 only 2 can be under 2 years of age

How do I pay for my child’s care?

You pay your educator directly via an automatic payment for your child’s booked hours. You will be advised of the payment amount after subsidies have been taken into account.

Can I apply for a Winz subsidy?

Yes, we are approved to offer a Winz subsidy to offset your childcare costs. Please ask your educator or our office staff for an application. You may also qualify for our Whānau Support Subsidy which is unique to Building Blocks & may provide up to $50 per week to offset your childcare costs.

How much does an educator charge?

Educator rates start at $7.50 per hour per child.

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