What ages does the Fantail Room care for?

The Fantail Room provides care for babies and children aged 0–2.

What is the teacher-to-child ratio for under twos?

Growing Minds operates a 1:3 ratio for children under two.

Can you follow my baby's sleep and feeding routine?

Yes. The team works with parents to understand each child's individual sleep, feeding, comfort and settling needs.

How do I arrange a centre visit?

Submit the short enquiry form or call 021 1944011. You can suggest a visit date and choose 11am or 1pm.

You can request a visit at 11am or 1pm. Your preferred day and time are subject to confirmation.

Do you offer 20 Hours ECE or subsidies?

Yes, we offer 20 Hours ECE and accept government and WINZ subsidies where your family is eligible. Contact us to discuss what applies to your child.

Where is Growing Minds?

Growing Minds is at 72 Sunset Road, Unsworth Heights, Auckland 0632, convenient for families in Totara Vale, Bayview and nearby North Shore suburbs.

Does submitting the form reserve a place?

No. It requests contact from the team so they can discuss availability and arrange a visit.

Under-2 childcare in Unsworth Heights

3 MONTHS FREEFOR NEW UNDER-2 ENROLMENTS

Care for your baby that feels personal from the very beginning

Leaving your baby with someone else is a big decision. Growing Minds is a small, family-owned early childhood centre where familiar teachers, individual routines and a 1:3 under-two ratio help every child feel known, secure and cared for.

1:3 teacher-to-child ratio for under twos
Around 90% fully qualified teaching team
Trusted by local families for 25 years
Individual sleep, feeding and settling routines

A sleeping baby wrapped snugly in a soft blanket

3 Months Free for Your Baby

Because choosing childcare for your baby shouldn’t feel like a gamble.

Come and meet us. Take your time. See how we care for your baby. There is no pressure and no rushed transition, just gentle, individual care.

Available for eligible new under-2 enrolments. Terms and conditions apply.

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25 years in our community
A long-established local early childhood centre.
1:3 under-two ratio
More opportunities for individual attention and responsive care.
Around 90% qualified
An experienced teaching team focused on quality care.
5-star parent reputation
Real feedback centred on trust, care and communication.
Family owned
Personal relationships rather than a corporate-chain experience.

Small centre, big heart

We understand how hard it is to leave your baby

Choosing care for a baby is about more than a polished building or a special offer. It is about knowing who will comfort them, who will notice their cues, and whether their day will still feel like their own. Growing Minds combines low ratios, familiar teachers and individual routines to help children and parents settle with confidence.

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A Growing Minds teacher cuddling a baby in the Fantail Room

OUR HAPPY BABY GUARANTEE

Our Growing Minds Peace of Mind Promise

We want you to feel completely confident about your decision.

Your baby’s wellbeing comes first. If, after your first month, you genuinely don’t feel Growing Minds is the right fit for your family, come and talk to us. We’ll do everything we can to make things right.

If it still doesn’t feel right, you can leave without feeling you’ve made a costly mistake.

Come and Meet Our Team

Why parents choose Growing Minds

What matters most when your child is under two

Ratios, familiar faces and respect for your child's routine make the difference between a day your baby endures and a day they enjoy.

More individual attention
Our 1:3 ratio for children under two gives teachers more opportunity to notice cues, respond quickly and build close, trusting relationships.
Familiar, qualified teachers
A stable team and a high proportion of fully qualified teachers help create continuity for children as they settle and grow.
Your child's routine matters
Sleep, feeding, comfort and settling are approached in partnership with your family rather than forcing every baby into the same schedule.
Learning led by curiosity
Children are encouraged to explore their interests through play and experiences grounded in Te Whāriki, New Zealand's early childhood curriculum.

A child at Growing Minds enjoying a flower tea ritual at a low table

Have a look for yourself. A short tour tells you more than any brochure.

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The Fantail Room at Growing Minds, a calm green play space set up for babies to learn and grow

The book corner and learning journey wall in the Fantail Room at Growing Minds

A toddler gently reaching out to a baby resting on a support pillow in the Fantail Room at Growing Minds

The Fantail Room · Ages 0–2

A calm, caring start for babies and toddlers

The Fantail Room is designed around the physical and emotional needs of children from birth to two years. An individualised orientation is developed with parents, and familiar teachers provide continuity as each child becomes comfortable in their new environment.

Individual orientation planned with parents
Consistent teachers and close relationships
Individual sleep and feeding routines
Responsive care in a 1:3 ratio
Play and learning based on each child's interests
Communication and partnership with families

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Honest answers

The questions most parents ask us first

Choosing care for a baby raises real worries. Here is how Growing Minds approaches each one.

Will my baby receive enough individual attention?
With a 1:3 under-two ratio, teachers have more opportunity to respond to each child's cues, comfort and interests.
Will the same people care for my child?
A stable teaching team supports familiarity, continuity and stronger relationships as your child settles.
Will their home routine be respected?
Growing Minds works with families to understand each baby's sleep, feeding and comfort routine.
How do I judge the quality of care?
Look beyond a building's appearance. Teacher ratios, qualifications, stability, communication and the way teachers interact with children all matter.

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Simple and low pressure

How a tour works

Three steps, no pressure, and no commitment at the end of it.

1
Send a quick enquiry
Leave your name, email and phone number. You can also suggest a visit date and choose 11am or 1pm.
2
We arrange a suitable time
We will contact you to arrange your centre visit and discuss availability.
3
Meet the teachers and explore
Visit the Fantail Room, see the centre in action, ask questions and decide whether Growing Minds feels right for your family.