# Oma Rāpeti Early Learning Centre
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- Type: Education & Care Service
- Location: Freemans Bay, Auckland
- Address: 3 Pratt Street
- Rating: 5.0 / 5 from 5 reviews
- 20 Hours ECE: Eligible
- Pricing: Available on request
- Availability: Open spots reported
## Overview
Oma Rāpeti Early Learning Centre is a education & care service located in Freemans Bay, Auckland. Community based governed. 20 Hours ECE eligible.
## Key facts
- Age range: 0-5 years
- Teacher ratio: 1:5
- Licensed capacity: 50 children
- Under 2s capacity: 12 children
- Ownership type: Community based
## Philosophy
Play-based learning with a focus on belonging, curiosity, and confidence.
## Reviews
### null review (5/5)

What an incredible centre. We visited so many centres around auckland until we came to Oma Rāpeti. It stood out from the rest with an incredible philosophy, beautiful natural outdoor grounds, amazing caring teachers and great food all made in-house. We feel very lucky to have our son here in such a special environment.

### null review (5/5)

We have had both of our sons attend Oma Rapeti, and we truly couldn’t speak more highly of it. The nurturing environment and genuine care shown by every teacher make it feel like a real home away from home.
From a long-term parent’s perspective, I can confidently say the team creates a warm, supportive, and engaging space where children feel safe and valued. Our boys formed wonderful friendships with both the teachers and their little friends, which has been incredibly special to see.
The centre is also very resourceful and provides a stimulating environment for learning and play. Another highlight is the nutritious food they prepare for the children, something we really appreciate as parents.
We highly recommend Oma Rapeti to any family looking for a caring and enriching early learning centre for their little ones.

### null review (5/5)

I visited a few childcare centres and kindergartens before eventually enrolling my 3 year old here, and I am so pleased we chose Oma Rāpeti. The rooms have this lovely homely feel to them and the outside play space is full of trees and plants where children can grow some of the food they eat (they have an on-site chef who prepares yummy meals). It feels more like a home than a childcare centre. The biggest pull and what really set them apart from other places we visited is the teaching team. It’s always a good sign when you walk in and see the teachers smiling and laughing with each other and this seems to impact the children too. They are all so patient with the children and have been really responsive to my child’s needs. This place is worth its weight in gold and I wish there were more childcare centres like it!