Home-Based Childcare, Horowhenua

Growing together as a connected whānau.

Here at Home Grown Kids, we connect families with qualified Educators for home-based childcare in Horowhenua that values learning, play and growth.

Our Educators are a tight-knit Whanau, and we welcome everyone with open arms. Our Educators enjoy getting together weekly to organise their own excursions as a team, taking children to places such as Manukau Playcentre as a group. 

Support Surrounding Home-Based Daycare in Horowhenua

There is a range of ways we communicate with our Home Grown Kids whanau, ranging from a messenger group to newsletters, Storypark, Facebook and more.

Our Visiting Teacher team run ads on Facebook for Educators needing to find new care children—this often brings new enquiries.

VTs are on hand to help with parent visits and support Educators to enrol families if needed.

We support our families by offering a personalised and nurturing environment where each child can thrive and feel valued. Our Educators work closely with families to ensure that every tamaiti receives the care and attention they deserve.

A Celebration of Cultures

We believe home-based childcare should celebrate the cultural diversity of Horowhenua. This includes encouraging the sharing of traditions and customs within our community. This enriches the experiences of our tamariki and fosters a sense of belonging and respect for all.

Our commitment to a holistic approach means that our in-home daycare focuses not only on educational development but also on the emotional and social well-being of each child. By building strong relationships with Whānau and maintaining open lines of communication, we create a supportive network that benefits everyone involved.

Through our dedicated efforts and community spirit, Home Grown Kids Horowhenua continues to be a place where children can grow, learn, and play in a safe and nurturing environment. We are proud to be a part of each family’s journey and look forward to many more adventures together.

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Our korero reflects the collective experience of our four operating brands, Kids at Home, Wild Things, Gingerbread Cottage and Home Grown Kids. Through these brands, we support Educators and families across Aotearoa, including those involved in home-based childcare in Horowhenua.

We continue to bring all four brands together under the Edubase umbrella, while maintaining the unique character and connections each one holds.

Our Why

Our Guiding Principles

E.
Empowering

We support everyone connected with Edubase to grow, develop and exceed their potential.

D.
Devoted

We are passionate about home-based childcare in Horowhenua and beyond.

U.
Understanding

We approach all decisions with empathy and understanding.

B.
Belonging

We want everyone within Edubase to feel respected, valued and have a sense of belonging.

A.
Authentic

We are always honest and transparent.

S.
Sense

of fun. We love what we do and enjoy the journey along the way

E.
Excellence

We are united by a shared purpose, and we strive for excellence, together.

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Testimonials

From those who love us

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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