Home-Based Childcare, Taupō

Adventures, play and connection across our region

At Kids at Home, we are fortunate to live in such a beautiful and well-resourced community. Our Kaiako make the most of all that Taupō has to offer, creating a balance between the comfort of home-based childcare and the richness of community learning.

In-Home Childcare & Taupō Explorations

We are rich in cultural heritage, surrounded by the beauty of our maunga Tauhara and Ruapehu, the majesty of our roto (lake) Taupō, and the strength of our Ngāti Tūwharetoa heritage. These connections help tamariki grow up with a sense of belonging and appreciation for the whenua they call home.

Our Educators provide home-based childcare in Taupō that immerses children in the natural beauty around us, such as parks and reserves. 

Tamariki explore and play in beautiful natural spaces, encouraging active play, discovery, and connection with te taiao (the environment).

Our Kaiako often take tamariki on adventures through the Botanical Gardens, Spa Park and other local treasures.

Weekly Playgroups & More Social Outings

Our weekly playgroups are a programme highlight and are held in a well-resourced environment created especially for tamariki, offering opportunities for whanaungatanga (relationships), social learning, and collaboration.

Playgym Sessions, including regular visits to our local gymnastics club, help tamariki build strength, balance, and confidence in a fun, supportive setting.

Weekly Toddler Time and visits to the child-friendly museum nurture discovery, imagination, and language development. These sessions are well supported by many and offer social interaction and a chance to meet up with friends.

Each term, we join Cath from Bike Taupō to support tamariki in riding safely and confidently, and finding joy on wheels.

Everything here in Taupō is within easy reach, just a short walk or drive. This means our Kaiako offering in-home childcare can share the very best of Taupō with tamariki and their whānau each and every day.

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Our korero reflects the combined experience of our four operating brands, Kids at Home, Wild Things, Gingerbread Cottage and Home Grown Kids. Together, these brands support Educators and Families throughout Aotearoa, including those involved in home-based childcare in Taupō. Maintaining each brand’s unique identity, while bringing them together under the Edubase banner, is of huge importance.

Our Why

Our Guiding Principles

E.
Empowering

We aim to empower everyone connected with Edubase to push their potential and grow in confidence.

D.
Devoted

We are passionate about in-home childcare in Taupō and across Aotearoa. Achieving the best outcomes for tamariki is always our leading goal.

U.
Understanding

We care deeply about others and approach our work with empathy and understanding.

B.
Belonging

We want everyone within the Edubase community to know they’re valued and they truly belong.

A.
Authentic

We stay transparent and authentic at every step.

S.
Sense

of fun. We enjoy the journey, and encourage others to do the same.

E.
Excellence

Together, we continually strive to deliver excellence in everything we do.

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Testimonials

From those who love us

OH

Absolutely love where my child went, fitted all his needs with his disabilities being autistic, his teacher understood and helped me and my son SO much. The support was outstanding.
Thank you so much.

Anon

I’m a parent who struggled with anxiety around childcare after a negative experience at a daycare. The home-based care I received through Homegrown Kids was calm, nurturing, and had such positive energy. It genuinely helped ease my anxiety. Our carer was incredibly loving and truly cared about my child, which made all the difference. I highly recommend Homegrown Kids to any parent looking for safe, supportive care.

BM
North Canterbury

Having a home-based facility close to my work meant that my child was in an environment where she was well cared for and provided opportunities for community activities that she would not have had in a more traditional preschool setting. She thrived in the environment, and I am thankful that this was an option for my child.

Happy Parent
Auckland

We had an amazing experience with Sha as our Home Based Educator. It is very easy to see that she loves kids and is very attuned to their needs. My child felt so at home at Sha’s. She had a calm and caring energy, and she was very easy to communicate with. She learned so many words and skills through play. My toddler ate all her veggies at Sha’s when I couldn’t feed her them at home! Sha has been so wonderful and we highly recommend her!

JK
Levin

My experience was over and beyond of what I expected. Our Educator was exceptional with my child. My girl always wanted to go. She didn’t miss a day unless she was sick. Her Educator took them out everyday, playgroup, parks and other cool outings. The communication was always good. I highly recommend this service if anyone is looking.

First time Mum
Waikato

I was scared and felt so guilty putting my son into care but it was clear from the start how cared for he was and he thrived! He still talks so fondly of his educator even after finishing up. We are forever grateful.
Hamilton, Waikato

Group size matters
North Shore - Auckland

Edubase and our educator were amazing and we are so grateful that our son was able to be nurtured and developed during his time. We are not new to homebased care as an option but what made Edubase stand out is the smaller number of children in the inhome environment and all the events and opportunities where educators and children can meet and socialise. Our son definitely benefited from being able to socialise in bigger groups.

A&T B
Rangiora

Our Educator, Sharlena, has been both of our children’s caregiver for the past four years and she has treated our children as if they were her own. Both of our kids are incredibly confident, well-rounded individuals who have loved having Sharlena in their lives, and she will be hugely missed by our whole family. We can’t recommend her enough.

G.M
Upper Hutt

Our Educator offered the perfect environment we needed at the time. We will always appreciate the care and support we received. I will definitely recommend.