Quality early learning in Halswell

Longhurst

2 Hamill Road, Halswell

7:30am – 5:30pm, Mon to Fri

03 322 1335

Quality early learning in Halswell

Longhurst

2 Hamill Road, Halswell

7:30am – 5:30pm, Mon to Fri

03 322 1335

NAU MAI, HAERE MAI

NAU MAI, HAERE MAI

NAU MAI, HAERE MAI

We welcome tamariki from 6 months to school age into a nurturing environment shaped by curiosity, respect, and whānau partnerships.

We welcome tamariki from 6 months to school age into a nurturing environment shaped by curiosity, respect, and whānau partnerships.

We welcome tamariki from 6 months to school age into a nurturing environment shaped by curiosity, respect, and whānau partnerships.

We welcome tamariki from 6 months to school age into a nurturing environment shaped by curiosity, respect, and whānau partnerships.

  • 20 Hours ECE available

  • Morning and afternoon tea, and late snack provided

  • Family-owned and community-focused care

  • High-quality teacher–child ratios

  • Experienced, respectful, and caring kaiako

  • Full-time and part-time sessions available

  • 20 Hours ECE available

  • Morning and afternoon tea, and late snack provided

  • Family-owned and community-focused care

  • High-quality teacher–child ratios

  • Experienced, respectful, and caring kaiako

  • Full-time and part-time sessions available

Everyday at Longhurst

What We Offer

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Nursery (6 months – 2½ years)
Preschool (2½ years – school age)
Our Curriculum
Our Environment & Nutrition
Communication with Whānau

Everyday at Longhurst

What We Offer

Faq Image
Nursery (6 months – 2½ years)
Preschool (2½ years – school age)
Our Curriculum
Our Environment & Nutrition
Communication with Whānau

Everyday at Longhurst

What We Offer

Faq Image
Nursery (6 months – 2½ years)
Preschool (2½ years – school age)
Our Curriculum
Our Environment & Nutrition
Communication with Whānau

Everyday at Longhurst

What We Offer

Faq Image
Nursery (6 months – 2½ years)
Preschool (2½ years – school age)
Our Curriculum
Our Environment & Nutrition
Communication with Whānau
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Our Longhurst Kaiako Team

Our Longhurst Kaiako Team

Our kaiako bring a mix of experience, warmth, and curiosity to every day. Each child is supported by teachers who build strong, respectful relationships with tamariki and whānau, ensuring they feel safe, valued, and ready to thrive.

A teacher reading an illustrated book with young children during group time.
A teacher reading an illustrated book with young children during group time.
Inside Our
Longhurst Centre
A young child exploring the outdoor environment during playtime.
A young boy outside playing with a red ball
A young child exploring the outdoor environment during playtime.
Young children engage in supervised water play with a teacher in an outdoor early childhood environment.
Young children engage in supervised water play with a teacher in an outdoor early childhood environment.
Young children engage in supervised water play with a teacher in an outdoor early childhood environment.
A teacher reading an illustrated book with young children during group time.
A teacher reading an illustrated book with young children during group time.
Inside Our
Longhurst Centre
A young child exploring the outdoor environment during playtime.
A young boy outside playing with a red ball
A young child exploring the outdoor environment during playtime.
Young children engage in supervised water play with a teacher in an outdoor early childhood environment.
Young children engage in supervised water play with a teacher in an outdoor early childhood environment.
Young children engage in supervised water play with a teacher in an outdoor early childhood environment.

Visit Seedlings Longhurst

We welcome you to discover how our calm, Reggio-influenced environment supports tamariki to thrive at their own pace. We’d love to welcome you and your whānau to one of our Halswell centres.

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Visit Seedlings Longhurst

We welcome you to discover how our calm, Reggio-influenced environment supports tamariki to thrive at their own pace. We’d love to welcome you and your whānau to one of our Halswell centres.

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Visit Seedlings Longhurst

We welcome you to discover how our calm, Reggio-influenced environment supports tamariki to thrive at their own pace. We’d love to welcome you and your whānau to one of our Halswell centres.

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Visit Seedlings Longhurst

We welcome you to discover how our calm, Reggio-influenced environment supports tamariki to thrive at their own pace. We’d love to welcome you and your whānau to one of our Halswell centres.

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A teacher reading an illustrated book with young children during group time.
A young boy outside playing with a red ball
A young child exploring the outdoor environment during playtime.
Inside Our Longhurst Centre
A teacher reading an illustrated book with young children during group time.
A young child exploring the outdoor environment during playtime.
Young children engage in supervised water play with a teacher in an outdoor early childhood environment.
Young children engage in supervised water play with a teacher in an outdoor early childhood environment.
Young children engage in supervised water play with a teacher in an outdoor early childhood environment.
A teacher reading an illustrated book with young children during group time.
A young boy outside playing with a red ball
A young child exploring the outdoor environment during playtime.
Inside Our Longhurst Centre
A teacher reading an illustrated book with young children during group time.
A young child exploring the outdoor environment during playtime.
Young children engage in supervised water play with a teacher in an outdoor early childhood environment.
Young children engage in supervised water play with a teacher in an outdoor early childhood environment.
Young children engage in supervised water play with a teacher in an outdoor early childhood environment.
A teacher reading an illustrated book with young children during group time.
A young boy outside playing with a red ball
A young child exploring the outdoor environment during playtime.
Inside Our Longhurst Centre
A teacher reading an illustrated book with young children during group time.
A young child exploring the outdoor environment during playtime.
Young children engage in supervised water play with a teacher in an outdoor early childhood environment.
Young children engage in supervised water play with a teacher in an outdoor early childhood environment.
Young children engage in supervised water play with a teacher in an outdoor early childhood environment.
A teacher reading an illustrated book with young children during group time.
A young boy outside playing with a red ball
A young child exploring the outdoor environment during playtime.
Inside Our Longhurst Centre
A teacher reading an illustrated book with young children during group time.
A young child exploring the outdoor environment during playtime.
Young children engage in supervised water play with a teacher in an outdoor early childhood environment.
Young children engage in supervised water play with a teacher in an outdoor early childhood environment.
Young children engage in supervised water play with a teacher in an outdoor early childhood environment.

Seedlings Early Learning Centre has two Halswell locations in Christchurch providing a loving environment where tamariki grow through curiosity, play, manaakitanga and belonging.

Longhurst

03 322 1335

2 Hamill Road, Halswell

Knights Stream Park 

03 260 1435

8 Killarney Avenue, Halswell

© 2026 Seedlings Early Learning Centre. All rights reserved.

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Seedlings Early Learning Centre has two Halswell locations in Christchurch providing a loving environment where tamariki grow through curiosity, play, manaakitanga and belonging.

Longhurst

03 322 1335

2 Hamill Road, Halswell

Knights Stream Park 

03 260 1435

8 Killarney Avenue, Halswell

© 2026 Seedlings Early Learning Centre. All rights reserved.

Site by Lariat

Seedlings Early Learning Centre has two Halswell locations in Christchurch providing a loving environment where tamariki grow through curiosity, play, manaakitanga and belonging.

Longhurst

03 322 1335

2 Hamill Road, Halswell

Knights Stream Park 

03 260 1435

8 Killarney Avenue, Halswell

© 2026 Seedlings Early Learning Centre. All rights reserved.

Site by Lariat

Seedlings Early Learning Centre has two Halswell locations in Christchurch providing a loving environment where tamariki grow through curiosity, play, manaakitanga and belonging.

Knights Stream Park 

03 260 1435

8 Killarney Avenue, Halswell

Longhurst

03 322 1335

2 Hamill Road, Halswell

© 2026 Seedlings Early Learning Centre.

Site by Lariat