Home based childcare Wellington

Connecting tamariki, whānau and educators across Wellington

Here at Home Grown Kids Wellington, Educators, Nannies, tamariki and Whānau using our services experience opportunities such as fortnightly playgroups at 3 different locations around Wellington – KoroKoro, Tawa and Manakau.

We organise and facilitate x2 monthly trips in the Wellington region, these range from local parks and playgrounds, bush walks, forest excursions, bike parks, Playland and the gym. These activities are enjoyed by all!

We run Toddler Tuesday at the Johnsonville mall once a month which consists of a craft, face painter and Playdough exploration. This is for Whānau and Educators to join and supports our community connections.

Our Educators are one tight knit Whanau and we welcome everyone with open arms. Our Educators enjoy getting together weekly to organise their own excursions as a team. There are a range of ways we communicate with our Home Grown Kids whanau ranging from a messenger group, newsletters, Storypark, facebook and more .

Our Visiting Teacher team run ads on Facebook for Educators needing to find new care children. This works so well and we often have a bunch of enquiries come through this. VT’s are on hand to help with parent visits and supporting 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.

In addition, we celebrate cultural diversity and encourage 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 we focus 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 Wellington 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 combines the richness of experiences drawn from our four operating brands, Kids at Home, Wild Things, Gingerbread Cottage and Home Grown Kids. We’ve worked to integrate and support our brands under the Edubase banner while preserving the uniqueness each brand holds. This identity is important to the people aligned to the brand

Our Why

Our Guiding Principles

E.
Empowering

We aspire to empower everyone connected with Edubase to exceed their potential

D.
Devoted

We are passionate about Home Based ECE and are committed to providing best outcomes for tamariki in Aotearoa

U.
Understanding

We care about others and work 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 transparent and honest about everything we do

S.
Sense

of fun We love what we do and have fun along the way

E.
Excellence

We are united with a common purpose and strive to deliver excellence in in everything we do

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Testimonials

From those who love us

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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