About Annabel's

Our independently-owned centres put your child’s care at the centre of everything we do.

A long history of Annabel's Educare in Canterbury

From the first childcare centre Annabel started, she knew that education, consistency, hands-on care and routine are critical components for raising well-adjusted, confident children.

Our values

Living our values

We embody the values of our centres, weaving them through every aspect of our curriculum development and our approach to fostering learning through play.

Quality Education

We offer a wide range of engaging activities that promote learning through play. From arts and crafts to outdoor adventures, children are encouraged to explore their interests and develop new skills.

Safe Environment

We believe in building strong partnerships with parents. We provide regular updates on their child's progress and encourage open communication to ensure a collaborative approach to their education and well-being.

Engaging Activities

At our educare centres, we are committed to providing a nurturing and educational environment for children. Our team of dedicated teachers ensures that each child receives the attention and care they need to thrive.

Parent Involvement

We believe in providing a high-quality education that prepares children for future success. Our curriculum is designed to foster their intellectual, social, and emotional development.

Open-door policies

Our centres have open-door policies, allowing parents to visit and observe their child's activities at any time. We believe in transparency and encourage parents to be actively involved in their child's learning and development.

Annabel's Educare Centres

Discover what is unique about each centre

Each of our eight locations offers something a little different

Avonhead Educare

Through centre-based learning, we ensure your child's educational, relationship, and creative development. We focus on their strengths in the present so they can succeed in the future.

Darfield 3 yr old Kindergarten

Annabel’s 3-Year-Olds Kindergarten ensures your child's development by focusing on their strengths in the present so they can succeed in the future. We take pride in the kindergarten environment we offer your children as it gives them limitless opportunities to develop into their full potential.

Darfield 4 yr old Kindergarten

Annabel’s 4-Year-Olds Kindergarten ensures your child's development by focusing on their strengths in the present so they can succeed in the future. We take pride in the environment that we offer our children as it gives them limitless opportunities to develop into their full potential.

Darfield Educare

Annabel’s Darfield ensures your child's development by focusing on their strengths in the present so they can succeed in the future. We take pride in the environment that we offer our children as it gives them limitless opportunities to develop into their full potential.

New Brighton Educare

Annabel’s New Brighton ensures your child's development by focusing on their strengths in the present so they can succeed in the future. We take pride in the environment that we offer our children as it gives them limitless opportunities to develop into their full potential.

Rangiora Educare

Annabel’s Rangiora ensures your preschooler's development by focusing on their strengths in the present so they can succeed in the future. We take pride in the environment that we offer our children as it gives them limitless opportunities to develop into their full potential.

Somerfield Educare

Annabel’s Somerfield ensures your child's development by focusing on their strengths in the present so they can succeed in the future. We take pride in the learning environment that we offer our children at our preschool as it gives them limitless opportunities to develop into their full potential.

West Melton Educare

At Annabel’s West Melton we are focused on developing your child's strengths and getting them to embrace their individuality as they grow from being at preschool towards a successful schooling period.

Come on over to Annabel's

Contact us for a tour or to talk about your child and centre availability