# Creative Garden Early Learning Centre
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- Type: Education & Care Service
- Location: Otahuhu, Auckland
- Address: 25 Albert Street
- Rating: 5.0 / 5 from 5 reviews
- 20 Hours ECE: Eligible
- Pricing: Available on request
- Availability: Waitlist likely
## Overview
Creative Garden Early Learning Centre is a education & care service located in Otahuhu, Auckland. Privately owned governed. 20 Hours ECE eligible.
## Key facts
- Age range: 0-5 years
- Teacher ratio: 1:5
- Licensed capacity: 60 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)

Our daughter has been attending Creative Gardens since she was just 1 year old, and I honestly couldn’t be more grateful for the love, care, and support she has received over the years.

From the very beginning, the staff have been incredibly warm, patient, and nurturing. They took the time to really understand her personality, needs, and routine, which made the transition so much easier—not just for her, but for us as parents too.

The environment at Creative Gardens is creative, safe, and full of opportunities to learn and grow. The activities are well-planned, age-appropriate, and designed to build confidence, imagination, and social skills. I’ve always been impressed with how the educators encourage independence while also being there to support and guide when needed.

What I really love is how the team communicates with parents—they keep us updated with daily routines, photos, and milestones, which has helped us stay connected with her journey even when we’re at work.
Now that she’s  3 year old,we can really see the positive impact Creative Gardens has had on her. She’s confident, kind, curious, and excited to learn—and a big part of that is thanks to the foundation laid at this centre.To all the amazing teachers and staff at Creative Gardens—thank you for everything you’ve done and continue to do. You’ve created a second home for our daughter, and we’ll always appreciate it.

### null review (5/5)

Creative Garden Early Learning Dowson is the best where my little girl grown up since 18 months upto recent. Thank you to all Teachers.

### null review (5/5)

My daughter had been going to Creative Garden since she was 1 year old, we've had a great experience. The teachers are kind,caring, and really supportive. She's leaned so much, made great friends, and always come home happy. The centre is safe, clean and full of fun activities. We're really thankful for the care and love she gets everyday.