Nurture and Grow Early Learning Centre
A privately and locally owned Montessori-inspired childcare and early learning centre in Tamatea, Napier, where every child is known, valued and encouraged to thrive.
Owner Nicole is also a qualified teacher, working alongside children and families every day.
✔ Ages 0–5 - Where every child is known, valued and encouraged to thrive.
✔ Calm, nurturing environment
✔ Individual learning journeys
✔ Small community feel
Nurturing today, inspiring tomorrow.
At Nurture and Grow Early Learning Centre, we're proud to be a privately and locally owned childcare centre in Tamatea, Napier, providing high-quality early childhood education for children aged 0–5 years. Our Montessori-inspired environment offers a calm, nurturing space where children are encouraged to explore, discover and grow at their own pace. Through caring relationships, hands-on learning and individual learning journeys, we help every child develop confidence, independence and a lifelong love of learning.
Meet Nicole.
Hi, I'm Nicole, the proud owner and a qualified teacher at Nurture and Grow Early Learning Centre.
After purchasing the centre in 2025, my vision was to create a place where children feel safe, valued and excited to learn each day. I wanted to build an environment that feels like a second home—calm, nurturing and filled with meaningful learning opportunities.
As both the owner and a teacher, I'm involved in the centre every day. I love getting to know each child and their whānau, celebrating milestones, supporting individual learning journeys and building genuine relationships with the families who are part of our community.
I believe every child learns in their own unique way and deserves the time, encouragement and respect to grow into confident, capable learners. Our Montessori-inspired approach allows children to explore, discover and develop independence at their own pace, while feeling supported every step of the way.
I feel incredibly grateful to be part of each child's early learning journey and look forward to welcoming new families into our Nurture and Grow whānau.
A little about me
When I'm not at the centre, I'm spending time with my husband Adam and our two boys, Keagan and Braxton. As both a mum and an educator, I understand how important it is to find an early learning environment where your child feels happy, secure and genuinely cared for. That understanding is something I bring with me every day at Nurture and Grow.
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