# WildHeart - Makuru Mātā
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- Type: Education & Care Service
- Location: Rolleston, Canterbury
- Address: 27 Kate Sheppard Drive
- Rating: 5.0 / 5 from 5 reviews
- 20 Hours ECE: Eligible
- Pricing: Available on request
- Availability: Waitlist likely
## Overview
WildHeart - Makuru Mātā is a education & care service located in Rolleston, Canterbury. Privately owned governed. 20 Hours ECE eligible.
## Key facts
- Age range: 0-5 years
- Teacher ratio: 1:5
- Licensed capacity: 115 children
- Under 2s capacity: 50 children
- Ownership type: Privately owned
## Philosophy
Play-based learning with a focus on belonging, curiosity, and confidence.
## Reviews
### null review (5/5)

Wildheart has been an incredible preschool for both of our children, who have attended since it first opened. One is now in school, while the other is about to start his school journey next year. They have provided exceptional care and supervision, helping both of them learn and grow, and they consistently go above and beyond for my son who is currently enrolled. The teachers are fantastic, the management is professional, friendly, and very approachable, and the administrative staff are equally warm and caring. As a family, we feel safe and happy having our child there, and we truly can't find any faults! We feel so fortunate to be part of the Wildheart Whanau and would highly recommend this preschool.

### null review (5/5)

We have been a part of the Wildheart family for 3 years and were part of the opening of the Centre.
We absolutely love it here! The teachers go above and beyond for the children, and you can really see how much they genuinely care.
The Storypark stories they write are always so lovely and give us such a nice look into what the boys have been up to.
They do different activities every day, which keeps things exciting and always learning something new.
The vibe is always warm, welcoming, and our boys are excited to go in every morning.
We would highly recommend Wildheart to any families looking for childcare for their kids 

### null review (5/5)

Our family has had a great experience with Wildheart. The teachers consistently go above and beyond to create a nurturing environment with lots of learning opportunities- we’ve never felt like just a number. They take the time to understand each child’s personality and interests and support their growth in meaningful ways.

Every week brings something new and exciting for our boys. The team creates topics and resources based on what the tamariki are interested in, which makes learning so engaging. They also celebrate different cultures and regularly invite people from the community to share their knowledge—like teaching fire safety, water safety etc 😊

We especially appreciate the collaborative approach between parents and the centre. In our experience, communication is always clear and respectful, and we have always felt listened to. We’ve had challenging times and, in every situation, the team handled things with professionalism, empathy, and respect.

Mix all of this with lots of outside play, nutritious meals (yay for no stress of packing lunches) and making friends with other parents (so building a community)- it’s been a positive journey so far.

From our perspective, Wildheart has been exceptional, and we highly recommend them to any family seeking a preschool 😊