# Henderson Valley Private Kindergarten
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- Type: Education & Care Service
- Location: Henderson, Auckland
- Address: 101 Coulter Rd
- Rating: 4.2 / 5 from 5 reviews
- 20 Hours ECE: Eligible
- Pricing: Available on request
- Availability: Open spots reported
## Overview
Henderson Valley Private Kindergarten is a education & care service located in Henderson, Auckland. Privately owned governed. 20 Hours ECE eligible.
## Key facts
- Age range: 0-5 years
- Teacher ratio: 1:5
- Licensed capacity: 70 children
- Under 2s capacity: 15 children
- Ownership type: Privately owned
## Philosophy
Play-based learning with a focus on belonging, curiosity, and confidence.
## Reviews
### null review (5/5)

We love this kindergarten so much. Our first born was finding it hard to settle in daycare, it took a while to find the right place for her, this was the third place she went and she thrived, she was so good and happy since the first day, she loves going here, and wants to go 7 days a week. Now our second born also joined and he is already happy, settled in so well so fast. We feel confident to send our little one here. Thank you for your hard work.

### null review (5/5)

We’ve had such a lovely experience at this centre. The environment is calm, welcoming, and thoughtfully set up, and the teachers are warm, attentive, and genuinely care about the children in their care.

Communication has always been clear and respectful, and we’ve felt well supported throughout our time here. The rooms are well run, the routines are reassuring, and it’s obvious that a lot of care goes into creating a safe and nurturing space for the children.

It’s comforting as a parent to know your child is in a place where they’re known, supported, and encouraged to grow at their own pace. We’re very grateful for the care and effort the team puts in every day and would happily recommend this centre to other families.

### null review (1/5)

I first visited this centre some time ago and felt really confident about enrolling my son. The teacher we met seemed supportive and understanding, which gave me a lot of reassurance.

Three months later, I returned to make a plan for my son to start. Initially, things again felt very positive. We completed our visit and were told to come back the following day for another visit. However, when I arrived, the plan we had discussed — and the expectations that had been set — had completely changed, without any prior warning or explanation.

My son is developmentally delayed, and I was very open and honest about this from the beginning. After meeting with the owner, it became clear that this honesty may have worked against us. The conversation left me with the strong impression that my son was considered “too hard,” and that I simply shouldn’t send him there.

I understand that every centre has its own way of working, and I’m open to being told how things are done. However, the way this was communicated made me feel as though my son would be a burden rather than a child deserving support and inclusion.

This centre may be wonderful for children who are easy and have no additional needs, but my experience suggests that when a child requires extra support, they are seen as too difficult. This was a very sad and disappointing experience for me as a parent.