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From the moment children walk through the stained-glass front door, they know they have arrived somewhere special. Bay windows, chandeliers, kauri panelling and more than 2000 square metres of garden: imagination is never far away at Epsom.
Our indoor spaces invite collaboration, creativity and unhurried exploration, while our expansive garden serves as a living classroom, rich with opportunities for discovery, inquiry and meaningful engagement with the natural world.
Teachers at Epsom pride themselves on knowing every child, parent and whānau member who walks through the door. In this warm, intimate setting meaningful relationships develop naturally and every family feels truly valued.
Our children learn and grow together in a warm, whānau-like environment where tuakana-teina relationships unfold naturally through shared exploration.
A short welcome from the person who leads the Epsom team, who would love to meet you and your child in person.
Our teachers are inspired by Reggio Emilia, the RIE approach and Te Whāriki, with genuine relationships between children, parents and teachers at the centre of everything we do.
★ 4.8 average · 22 Google reviews
"A fantastic centre, the staff are so caring and attentive and our daughter loves going. There is a beautiful outdoor area with a sandpit and lovely grass area, and the teachers set up fun activities like watering plants, building blocks, painting, playing with clay, etc. The food is also a hit!"
Marion K.Parent · Epsom
"This centre is truly amazing. We enrolled our firstborn when he was 13 months old, and he has absolutely blossomed under their care."
William C.Parent · Epsom
"We are so incredibly happy with Bear Park Epsom and feel genuinely grateful that we chose them for our daughter. From the very beginning, the team has made us feel supported and confident in our decision. Our baby absolutely loves being here, which says everything."
Angelica R.Parent · Epsom
Bear Park Epsom is at 7 Patey Street, Epsom, Auckland 1051. Cornwall Park is a 3 minute walk, and the centre sits within the Double Grammar Zone, covering both Auckland Grammar and Epsom Girls' Grammar School. Open Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 6.00pm. Nearby suburbs: Royal Oak, Greenlane, Three Kings, Remuera, Newmarket.
More teachers around each child at Bear Park Epsom means a better quality of learning. With attention to spare, kaiako can focus on meaningful observation, documentation, and responsive teaching. Our teacher-to-child ratios are well above what licensing requires, and we're proud of the calm, attentive environments this creates.
At Bear Park Epsom, at least 80% of our kaiako hold an ECE or Primary teaching qualification at Level 7 or above on the NZQA framework, and are fully registered with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand. Our Centre Director is a qualified, registered ECE teacher with substantial sector experience. All teaching staff, including those working towards their qualification, are mentored by our Curriculum and Operations leadership team.
Bear Park Epsom welcomes tamariki from 3 months through to 5 years. We offer continuity of care so children don't need to move settings as they grow.
Current fee schedules can be requested from the Centre Director.
Bear Park early learning centres offer the New Zealand Government's 20 Hours ECE subsidy. The scheme allows Bear Park to subsidise fees for up to 20 hours of early childhood education per week for children aged three to five.
Book a tour at Bear Park Epsom through our website by clicking the Book a Tour button and selecting your centre. Our Parents Guide is available to download too, giving you a full picture of our programme and philosophy.
Book a tourFree, about 45 minutes, and it asks nothing of you. This is your time to see Bear Park's philosophy in practice.
