# Happy Turtle Childcare
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- Type: Education & Care Service
- Location: Papakura, Auckland
- Address: 107 Old Wairoa Road
- Rating: 5.0 / 5 from 5 reviews
- 20 Hours ECE: Eligible
- Pricing: Available on request
- Availability: Open spots reported
## Overview
Happy Turtle Childcare is a education & care service located in Papakura, Auckland. Privately owned governed. 20 Hours ECE eligible.
## Key facts
- Age range: 0-5 years
- Teacher ratio: 1:5
- Licensed capacity: 64 children
- Under 2s capacity: 16 children
- Ownership type: Privately owned
## Philosophy
Play-based learning with a focus on belonging, curiosity, and confidence.
## Reviews
### null review (5/5)

We are deeply grateful for the nearly two wonderful years our daughter spent at Happy Turtle Childcare. She has made precious memories that she will never forget—she was always excited to attend each day, and became well-known for the way her friends would cheerfully call out her name when entering the room. Special thanks to Kash, who has been exceptionally hands-on with the children, and to Teacher Katie, whose name was the first Ella ever learned. Ella will truly miss all her friends and the dedicated teachers at Happy Turtle. Thank you for providing such a nurturing and joyful environment. We will always cherish our time here. ♥️♥️♥️

### null review (5/5)

Our experience with happy turtle has been nothing short of amazing. The staff are highly professional and genuinely care about each child’s development. The activities are fun, educational, and well-planned. We love the updates we receive through photos and daily reports. Our child has become more confident, social, and independent. The environment is clean, safe, and filled with positive energy. We truly feel like part of a family here.

### null review (5/5)

The town's best daycare facility. Since his birth, our older son, who is currently four years old, has been attending this center. and my two-year-old child began going a year ago. Both of them take pleasure in attending daycare. Teachers are wonderful. whenever I was worried. The issue is acknowledged and fixed the next day as soon as I speak with the teacher. Teachers give each student their full attention. I am fortunate to have made the wise decision to send my children to this center since, in this day and age, kindergarten are a blessing for working women. We couldn't care for our kids without them. A huge thank you to the entire Happy Turtle team.