Happy Turtle Childcare

Education & Care4.7 (46)Updated 12 days ago
Open today · 7:00am6:00pm · Papakura, Auckland

About this centre

Happy Turtle Childcare is a licensed education & care centre in Papakura, Auckland.

20 Hours ECE is available for eligible tamariki.

Compiled from the Ministry of Education ECE Directory.

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Key facts

HoursMon–Fri, 7:00am – 6:00pm
20 Hours ECEAvailable for eligible tamariki

Licence & ERO

Service type
Education & Care
MOE number
47814
Sourced from the Ministry of Education ECE Directory, last synced 17 Jul 2026. See the official record on Education Counts.

Reviews & ratings

4.746 Google reviews

Overall rating aggregated from Google. Verified Parent.nz reviews from families who enquired appear below.

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Harpreet Kaur
★★★★★via Google ↗June 2026

Dear Happy Turtle Childcare Team, As our daughter reaches her last day at Happy Turtle Childcare Team, we wanted to express our heartfelt gratitude for the love, care and support you have given her throughout her time with you. Thank you for creating such a warm and safe environment where she could learn, grow, make friends and build confidence. Moreover I would like to say thank you for everything you have done for our daughter and our family we wish you all the best. Thank you Harpreet/Omrinder

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kanchan toor
★★★★★via Google ↗April 2026

We’ve had such a positive experience with Happy turtle childcare. The teachers are incredibly caring, patient, and attentive, and they create a safe and happy environment for the children. My son has grown so much in confidence, social skills, and independence since starting here. I really appreciate how the staff communicate regularly and keep us updated on his progress and daily activities. The learning programs are engaging and well-balanced, allowing children to explore, play, and develop important skills at their own pace. I would highly recommend this childcare centre to any parent looking for a supportive and nurturing place for their child.

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Mark Manalang
★★★★★via Google ↗October 2025

We are deeply grateful for the nearly two wonderful years our daughter spent at Happy Turtle Childcare. She has made precious memories that she will never forget—she was always excited to attend each day, and became well-known for the way her friends would cheerfully call out her name when entering the room. Special thanks to Kash, who has been exceptionally hands-on with the children, and to Teacher Katie, whose name was the first Ella ever learned. Ella will truly miss all her friends and the dedicated teachers at Happy Turtle. Thank you for providing such a nurturing and joyful environment. We will always cherish our time here. ♥️♥️♥️