Little Digger

A warm, play-based home away from home for tamariki in Ohoka, North Canterbury.

We care for children from 3 months to 5 years, following New Zealand’s early childhood curriculum to guide the way we teach and play. Our kaiako create rich, thoughtful environments where children feel safe, confident and free to explore their world.

Small centre with a family-like feel and strong community ties

Quality ratios and meaningful relationships

Fresh, chef-prepared meals

100% qualified ECE kaiako

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At Little Diggers, tamariki learn through curiosity, play and meaningful relationships. Guided by Te Whāriki, kaiako create calm and engaging environments where children feel a strong sense of belonging and confidence to explore.

Our experienced kaiako build strong, caring relationships with every child and their whānau. With 100% qualified teachers, quality ratios, and a calm, nurturing approach, our team creates environments where tamariki feel safe, supported, and confident to explore and learn. Every child is known, valued, and encouraged to grow in their own unique way.

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We cannot recommend this childcare centre highly enough. Our child is greeted with the biggest smiles at every drop-off, which gives us complete peace of mind. The educators are incredibly lovely, nurturing, and deeply attentive to the unique needs of every single child. Having an all-inclusive kindergarten with extended hours is incredibly convenient and supportive for busy families.

Anneli

Highly recommended centre! It’s always tidy and welcoming, with such lovely and caring staff. My daughter truly loves being there and enjoys every bit of every hour she spends at the centre. The food is amazing, and the essential items provided are a big help for families, making things much easier in terms of cost and time. We feel very happy and confident leaving our daughter in their care.

Lexus D.

Our daughter loves her days at Little Diggers. The team are really friendly and welcoming. The food is good (often having seconds!). The space is clean and not overwhelming with kids 'stuff'. The other parents are friendly too. The centres open hours suit our working families needs.

Margaret P.

We’re locals too, and we love supporting the community where we work, live and play.

That’s why we’re proud sponsors of Ohoka Ripper Rugby and Ohoka Netball Club – clubs that have been getting tamariki out on the field and court for generations, and we’re proud to be part of that history. We’re also supporters of KidsCan, helping give Kiwi kids across the country what they need to succeed.

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Visiting is the best way to see our spaces, meet our kaiako and get a feel for life at Little Diggers.

Come and say kia ora.