Boutique daycare and Childcare in Whangārei
Two small childcare centres. One warm Geckos family.
Little Geckos offers calm, under-2-focused care for babies and younger children, while Big Geckos supports children from age 2 to school. Both boutique centres are set in converted houses in Regent, Whangārei, creating a cosy, homelike place to learn, play and belong.
Small centres. Familiar faces. Care that feels like home.
2 small Regent locations
Both centres are conveniently situated in the heart of Regent, Whangārei.
The Geckos Advantage
Why families trust our warm, natural, and child-led childcare in Regent.
Family-owned and operated
A warm, local approach that treats your child like a member of our family.
Child-led, play-based learning
Respectful, unhurried curriculum inspired by the wonder of Reggio Emilia.
Centres designed around stages
Environments tailored specifically for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers.
What Parents Say
“Geckos has made it feel like a second home for our two children. The care and attention is exceptional.” — Shania Norman, 5-star Google review, Big Geckos
SHANIA NORMAN
“They made us all feel a genuine sense of love and care for our baby.” — EA 21, 5-star Google review, Little Geckos
EA 21
“Little Geckos are an amazing childcare centre. Communication is great and all the staff are truly wonderful.” — Melita, 5-star Google review, Little Geckos
MELITA
Little Geckos
Designed specifically for babies and younger children, Little Geckos offers a calm, nurturing space at 11 Deveron Street. We believe in providing an unhurried environment where our smallest tamariki can develop at their own natural pace, supported by dedicated kaiako who understand their unique developmental needs.
Babies & younger children
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11 Deveron Street, Regent
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Small, calm, nurturing environment
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Big Geckos
Building independence for children aged two through to school. Our 2-to-School centre at 11A Cross Street offers a Reggio Emilia-inspired environment focused on child-led learning and growing independence, preparing your child for the next big step.
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Reggio Emilia-inspired community adventures
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School readiness and transition relationships
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Located at 11A Cross Street, Regent
Wonder-filled Environments
A curated collection of our Reggio Emilia-inspired spaces, where every corner is designed to inspire curiosity and child-led learning.
Visit Us in Regent
Both our boutique childcare centres are centrally located in Regent, Whangārei for your convenience:
Little Geckos
Big Geckos
Transitions are planned with each family around the individual child’s development, confidence and readiness—not simply their age. When the time is right, our teams work together to make the move from Little Geckos to Big Geckos gradual, familiar and reassuring. We keep parents involved throughout and take the transition at the child’s pace.
How do transitions between Little Geckos and Big Geckos work?
We encourage settling-in visits before your child's first full day. These visits help your child become familiar with the teachers, spaces and daily rhythm, while giving you time to share routines, preferences and anything that helps your child feel secure. We do not charge for settling visits, each child will have between 1-3 visits before their first full day.
How do settling-in visits work?
We are open Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm. We are closed on Public Holidays and also offer a Fees Free Holiday Period over Christmas if required.
What are your opening hours?
Little Geckos provides nurturing care for babies and younger children. Big Geckos supports children from around age two through to school. We ensure each child is fully ready before starting our thoughtful transition process from Little Geckos to Big Geckos. Assessing based on physical and emotional needs rather than age ensures each child thrives throughout their time with us. Contact us if you would like help choosing the best fit for your child.