On Sunday I was driving to my boyfriend's place out in West Auckland and came across the coolest…read moredaycare centre I've ever seen. IT IS SHAPED LIKE A CASTLE. YES. A CASTLE. Fittingly named, The Little Castle is a daycare centre for children under the age of 5, and not having had any kids myself, I cannot comment on whether it is a good place to send your kids. All I can say is it looked like a good time, and I'm 21. I can only imagine how it must look to children! Fun times a million - that's what I'm guessing. When I was little all I wanted was to be a princess like Jasmine from Aladdin, and if I'd had the chance to go to a daycare that looked like a castle I would have been ecstatic. Next time you're out in West Harbour, whether you have littlies and are looking for potential daycares or just a Disney-loving adult like myself, keep your eyes peeled for The Little Castle, and you'll see why I was so excited to discover it.

Tucked away at the foothills of the Waitakere Ranges is this small mixed age Centre that has been…read moreestablished for over 15 years. At first view it looks a little tired but once inside you can see the happiness and joy on the childrens faces. Open from 7.30am to 5.30pm this small Owner Operated Centre caters for children from birth to five in a mixed age group environment, where siblings can learn and play alongside each other. Call in for a visit and see the child friendly environment that awaits you.

My nephew comes here and he absolutely loves it. The standard of childcare in New Zealand is high…read moreand this is one of its best centres. It's a Reggio centre whose principles concentrate on a child's development and many childcare centres in New Zealand are based on this. The children are catered for, getting a morning/afternoon tea and lunch. The parents of the children are emailed out an update every day on the activities of the children at the centre - this is great for parents and really keep them in the loop. The teachers in the school are all passionate about childcare and each child is given a lot of attention and care. I think what attracts a lot of young couples to come live in New Zealand is the emphasis on children and a child friendly environment. There are many good centres in Auckland but this is, by all accounts one of the best.