Why families choose us.
✔ Privately owned and locally operated
✔ Owner is a qualified teacher
✔ Montessori-inspired learning
✔ Calm learning environments
✔ Individual learning journeys
✔ Strong relationships with families
✔ Transition to school programme
✔ Small community feel
Nurturing today, inspiring tomorrow.
Welcome to Nurture and Grow Early Learning Centre, a privately and locally owned childcare centre in Tamatea, Napier. We provide high-quality early childhood education and Montessori-inspired childcare for children aged 0–5 years in a warm, nurturing environment where every child is known, valued, and encouraged to thrive.
At Nurture and Grow, we believe childhood is a time to be nurtured, celebrated, and enjoyed. Our Montessori-inspired approach encourages children to learn through exploration, play, and meaningful hands-on experiences, supporting the development of confidence, independence, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning.
Our calm and welcoming early learning environment provides children with the security and freedom to explore at their own pace. Through strong relationships with tamariki and whānau, we create a genuine sense of belonging and work in partnership with families to support each child's individual learning journey.
As a privately owned childcare centre, our owner is also a qualified teacher who is actively involved in the daily life of the centre, building meaningful relationships with children and families. Our dedicated teaching team respects the strengths, interests, culture, and identity of every child while providing exceptional care and education that prepares children for a confident transition to school.
Whether you're looking for childcare in Tamatea, daycare in Napier, or a Montessori-inspired early learning centre, we'd love to welcome your family to Nurture and Grow.
Caring for and educating children aged 0–5 years.
Opening hours:
Monday - Friday 7.30am - 5.30pm
Closed Saturday and Sundays
Meet the Team
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Nicole Gradwell
Centre Owner / Kaiako
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Melanie Smith
Qualified Kaiako
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Mandy Fourie
Montessori Qualified Kaiako
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Caryl Reyes
Qualified Kaiako
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Rachel Bottrill
Qualified Kaiako
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Maia Ransom
Student Teacher / Reliever