# Ako Early Learning
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- Type: Education & Care Service
- Location: Tauranga, Bay of Plenty
- Address: 154 Fraser Street
- Rating: 5.0 / 5 from 5 reviews
- 20 Hours ECE: Eligible
- Pricing: Available on request
- Availability: Open spots reported
## Overview
Ako Early Learning is a education & care service located in Tauranga, Bay of Plenty. Privately owned governed. 20 Hours ECE eligible.
## Key facts
- Age range: 0-5 years
- Teacher ratio: 1:5
- Licensed capacity: 40 children
- Under 2s capacity: 10 children
- Ownership type: Privately owned
## Philosophy
Play-based learning with a focus on belonging, curiosity, and confidence.
## Reviews
### null review (5/5)

As a first time mum, I worried a lot about daycare as my daughter had never been in the care of anyone else but her father and I since she was born. My daughter has been going to Ako for 1,5 months, and our whole family couldn't be happier. The care, the support, the absolute gems of teachers that work there - it's a phenomenal daycare and I couldn't recommend it more. My daughter's development has been fast tracked since she started going to Ako (14 months now), her speech, her motor skills and her memory - all advancing way more rapidly than they were at home.  My daughter loves her teachers, she smiles at their names when I mention them and this morning at drop off she asked to be put down, then walked toward her key teacher, and gave her a hug for a good minute. This just shows how safe and warm this environment is for her.
My daughter comes home with new hair dos, and most days in the same clothes I dropped her off in, that are still clean! I don't know how they manage to keep her clean, it's incredible.
My daughter is thriving, and she feels at home, secure and enjoys her time away from home at Ako. I am incredibly grateful for Ako, the beautiful teachers (special shout out to Jojo, Gurpreet and Jade who look after her) and of course Ingrid who has amazing in answering all of my questions as I enrolled my daughter when she was six weeks old, and continued to ask questions before she started.
This daycare only has qualified teachers and the ratio of teachers in the baby room is higher than they legally need to have. They care about my baby, and it shows. If you're looking for a daycare for your baby, you've found it.

### null review (5/5)

I highly recommend Ako Early Learning Centre, My daughter loves here so much, great and friendly  environment. She's always having fun and enjoy learning new activities. Continue growing, develop her fine motor skills, social development and being independent at her young age. We're so grateful and thankful  to the amazing, friendly, caring, lovely and knowledgeable Teachers as well as the Owner that was so humble, kind and supportive.

If you want your child feel comfort, loved and secured, AKO will got you!
Huge thanks to Ako Team! 👏🫶🙌

### null review (5/5)

My son loves this kindy, and so do we!

When he first started at Ako, drop-offs were tough—he would cry every time. But his teachers were incredibly supportive, comforting him and engaging him in activities until he felt at ease. Over time, he made friends and grew more confident. Now, he looks forward to going, excited to play and learn.

The facilities here are amazing, with so many fun things for the kids to do! I’m so grateful to the wonderful teachers who have made my son feel so loved and welcomed.