The DEN: Discover Education in Nature
About this centre
The DEN: Discover Education in Nature is a licensed education & care centre in Tamatea, Hawke's Bay.
20 Hours ECE is available for eligible tamariki.
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Reviews & ratings
The Den has held such a special place in our family over the past four years. It has been a haven for our children — a place where they have always been safe, nurtured, and so deeply loved. It’s an environment unlike any other, where they are free to be entirely themselves, to let their imaginations run wild, and to connect with nature every single day. The teachers genuinely kind and caring — not only to our children, but to our whole family. We feel so grateful for everything they have continue to pour into our kiddos. We truly couldn’t recommend The Den more. ❤️
The den has been the best decision we have made for our kids, my son started as soon as he turned 2 and then his little sister. The environment is such a jungle of love from the outdoor play to the amazing caring teachers. Can’t rate this place with only 5 stars. They go above and beyond everyday. And not to mention the friendships that have been created by the kids fills my heart with so much joy ❤️
Our 3 y/o settled so quickly into The DEN - she is always excited to go in the morning, and comes home happy and content each day (even asks if we can go there in the weekend!). The staff are welcoming, nurturing, and clearly care about the wellbeing and development of each child. We feel incredibly grateful to have found a place that gives us such peace of mind every day, and provides a space for our daughter to go outdoors, get a little messy and just enjoy being a kid.