This is at the heart of everything we do

You’ll see and feel it as soon as you walk through the door. Our centres provide a nurturing environment full of natural materials, soft shades and well maintained furniture that feels, well… just like home.

The friendly reception areas create a warm environment that helps for settling children and is comforting for all involved – which makes you, the parent, feel so much better too. When you trust, your child will trust too. Parents often comment that at Gem’s they feel like they are dropping their child off to an aunt or neighbour’s house. That tells us we’re doing our job right!

We’re here to help children and families thrive and build the foundations for a happy, fulfilled life. We have three centres located across Queenstown’s Lake Hayes Estate & Shotover Country. These offer the same consistent level of high-quality childcare, with a high number of ECE and degree qualified teachers, but they have different childcare options to suit your family’s unique needs and budget.

A natural environment for learning, that is above all safe and fun. This is Gems. This is where your child will shine.

 

To celebrate the Hitchin’s family being our proud new owners, we are offering this special spring promotion!

 
 
 
Testimonials

“No words have the amount of “thank you’s” I have for you all. Especially Blake – this kid is the product of what you do and the amazing culture your centre holds. I couldn’t have done it without you”

— Love Sam

“We never felt like just a number at Gem’s, which I wonder how [this] is possible when you have so many children and families coming and going each day. All together you make the perfect team and have been amazing support for our wee family through the good times and the bad times.”

— Rach, Ty, Mahi and Kahu

“We loved the nurturing philosophy at Gems, and that our kids always had someone familiar to cuddle on drop off. I was always impressed at the range of activities they got to experience there: artistic, wild, educational, messy and fun. The home cooked lunches were great for our busy family and we particularly appreciated how supportive they were of our vegan diet. Thank you Gems for 8 wonderful years in your care for our 4 kids!”

— Hana

“Honestly it means so much to us knowing that the children are in such good hands there. Thank you for all that you do, your staff are amazing and you should be so proud. The environment and philosophies you have created and instilled at Gems are such a credit to you all.”

— Thank you again Just & Rock xx

“A big thank you from us for all your hard work in providing Frankie (and Lily) a safe, caring and exciting place to learn and grow. This is a sad day for us as you have all been part of our lives for the last five years. We will take fond memories of Gems with us, you will always be in our hearts. Keep being awesome”

— Nga Mihi Nui, Nic, Jonathan, Lily and Frankie

 

To find the right centre for you and your child, talk to us today.

 

 

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