Childcare & early learning in Te Kowhai
Growing | Connecting | Learning
At Gumboots & Grasshoppers, children have the space to explore, discover and grow.
Our purpose-built early learning centre in Te Kowhai, Waikato provides a warm, nurturing environment for children from 12 weeks to five years, with caring teachers, large outdoor spaces, gardens, animals and plenty of opportunities for hands-on learning.
Set on 5,000sqm in a rural environment, G&G combines quality early childhood education with something increasingly special — space for children to simply enjoy being children.
A special place to learn, play and grow
We believe children learn best through strong relationships, meaningful experiences and connection with the world around them.
Our three learning environments support children through their different ages and stages, while our spacious outdoor areas give them room to run, climb, create, investigate and explore.
Every day brings opportunities to care for animals, grow and harvest food, get creative, build friendships, develop independence and follow the interests and questions that naturally emerge through play.
Our learning programme is guided by Te Whāriki, New Zealand's early childhood curriculum, and is supported by a team who take the time to genuinely know each child and their whānau. Every child has an individualised learning plan that reflects their parents’ aspirations for their learning an development.
Why families choose Gumboots & Grasshoppers
Space to explore
Our large rural setting gives children plenty of room to move, play and discover the natural world.
Learning through real experiences
Gardens, animals, sustainability and hands-on experiences are part of everyday life at G&G.
Care for every age and stage
Our infant, toddler and preschool environments allow us to support children as they grow and their needs change.
Nutritious meals prepared onsite
Our onsite chef prepares nutritious, homely food, with morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea and a late snack provided each day that meets the Heart Foundations Healthy Heart Bronze Award standard.
A strong sense of belonging
We build genuine relationships with children and their whānau and are proud to be part of the Te Kowhai community.
Caring, experienced people
Our teachers create an environment where children feel safe, secure, valued and confident to learn. We have more teachers in classrooms, well beyond minimum requirements.
Our son has been with G&G since he was one and has loved his time with his friends and kiako. The team are friendly and child centred, creating regular opportunities for learning and development.
The centre facilities are amazing, and the teachers genuinely care about the children. Both of my children have thrived here.
We absolutely love the center as parents, but we can also see how much our son loves it there. The teachers are caring and loving. The center is stunning. Our son enjoys the animals and having the option of being outside all day and the support he gets from his teachers.
As a mum, I am so grateful for the yummie and healthy food that is prepared for him and the second family the center becomes to him.
My son has been attending here since January 2021. We absolutely love the centre and the staff. The centre is well resourced and has more space than you would ever know what to do with. The staff are absolutely amazing and really dedicate themselves to caring for and educating the children in their care. An absolute top centre!
We are so privileged to attend a centre with so much aroha. Both my girls are truely blessed with a home away from home and kaiako who truely love them. They are absolutely thriving in the rural setting and I would recommend Gumboots & Grasshoppers 100x over.
Looking for childcare in Te Kowhai?
Choosing an early learning centre is an important decision, and there's only so much you can learn from a website.
Come and visit G&G, explore our centre and outdoor spaces, meet our team and see whether it feels like the right fit for your child and family.
