Founded by teachers, led by children, since 1986.
Reggio-inspired early learning, with more teachers in every room, across eleven centres in Auckland and Dunedin.
- 40
- Years
of care - 11
- Centres, Auckland
& DunedinCentres
two cities - Reggio
- Emilia-inspired
learningInspired
learning
Follow a child's curiosity, and the learning never stops.
Find your Bear ParkForty years of learning how children learn.
Four decades in, the difference still comes down to the time a teacher has for your child. Four reasons families stay, next.
More teachers, stronger relationships
We staff our rooms beyond the regulatory ratios, so no child waits to be heard. With a teacher's full attention, a child feels safe enough to explore.
Learning that follows the child
Teachers plan, observe, then offer the next step, meeting a child where they are. The room itself invites curiosity.
Grounded in Aotearoa
We teach within Te Whāriki, with the cultures of Aotearoa woven through our days, so children feel they belong here.
Teachers who stay
A pedagogical lead in every centre, weekly planning, ongoing development. Cared for, teachers stay, and so do the faces your child knows.
Find your Bear Park
Eleven early learning centres across Auckland and Dunedin
What families notice first
The teachers are amazing, all very kind and passionate about what they do, they build beautiful relationships with my son.
Kris, parentRemuera
We couldn't be happier with the experiences our child is getting and she loves being there.
Nick, parentHerne Bay
The teachers are incredibly caring and responsive, they genuinely take the time to know each child and always made us feel heard and supported.
Chloe, parentHobsonville
The small ratios give me real peace of mind knowing she receives such thoughtful, individual attention from the teachers. They truly know her, which means so much to us.
Angelica, parentEpsom
I love how they met the kids at their level and encouraged all their special ideas and investigations.
Kirstin, parentHobsonville
You will always know how their day was
The people who talk to you are the ones who teach your child. Through Storypark, our partner app, they share the small moments of the day as they happen.
- Daily diaries
- Centre notifications
- Child notes
- Events
StoryparknowA new story from Bear Park KohimaramaSpent the morning in the garden planting beans, then read together under the tree.Storypark2m agoThree new photographsFrom this afternoon in the garden, added by Whaea Aroha.
Everything a parent asks before their first day
Download the guideCome and see a morning for yourself
A tour is free, takes about 45 minutes. This is your time to see Bear Park's philosophy in practice, meet the team and have any questions you have answered.
- TourAbout 45 minutes, at a time that suits you
- What happens nextYour Centre Director will contact you within two working days to arrange your tour.