Botany Junction Childcare Centre

Botany Junction’s Lollipops Educare, located at 277 Ti Irirangi Drive, is dedicated to providing the very best environment and learning opportunities your child. Purpose-built, our state-of-the-art centre includes three separate areas designed to cater to the needs of children at varying ages; each is full of fun, stimulating resources and activities that inspire learning and confidence.

For children to be empowered, our educators provide opportunities for children to create and act on their ideas. We believe that in order for children to develop holistically, we must look at the child as a whole: “cognitively, socially, culturally, emotionally and spiritually,” (Te Whaariki 1996). We believe that all children must be treated as individuals and respected for their uniqueness.

At Lollipops Educare, we believe that the inclusion of family and the community are an integral part of each child’s positive development. We will work with parents in partnership acknowledging their role as their child’s first teacher

Three Age Specific Area's Babies from birth to 2 years Supertots from 2 - 3 1/2 years Rising 5’s from 3 1/2 – 5 years   Babies and toddlers under the age 2 years love our large, colourful and inviting nursery with activities that encourage a multitude of developmental skills. A beautiful sleep room provides a calming, peaceful atmosphere where twinkling stars help to send tired little minds off to sleep. Toddlers and older children enjoy a wonderful range of activities to meet the unique needs of each individual child. These activities are carefully planned and monitored to enhance all aspects of the child's development - social, emotional, physical and intellectual.
Outdoor play Each room opens out onto a wide, covered deck area and a large inviting playground. Play huts, sand-pits, brightly coloured play structures and climbing frames encourage curiosity, develop motor skills and encourage social play and self-confidence. Children of every age group and developmental stage love the choice of games and play options that take them on the most amazing adventures!
Hours The centre operates between 7.30am and 6pm each week day. We are closed only on public and statutory holidays
Getting to know each other We have an open door policy and encourage parents/caregivers to spend time at the centre getting to know our educators and the routines that we incorporate into our programme. We believe it is important to understand and support your values and beliefs within a nurturing learning environment. For any new enquires it is advisable to make an appointment so that time can be spent with you showing you around our centre. Three purpose-built age-appropriate areas Excellent educational resources and fun activities Nutritious, healthy meals Professional educators who love what they do Comprehensive educational programme
Nutritious Meals Our on-site cook provides children with delicious morning and afternoon teas and lunches that are nutritionally balanced and varied. We are happy to cater for individual needs and those with allergy concerns
Staff Lollipops Educare Botany Junction’s centre is committed to employing the best possible educators for your children. We maintain excellent staff ratios and invest heavily in continuing education and professional development. Our staff are dedicated to ensuring your child has the very best care and learning opportunities available. View our Staff Profiles