Shirley - Stems Home based Childcare

Welcome to Shirley - Stems Home based Childcare, located in Christchurch, McIntyre Street. We are a well-established home based care service with a great local reputation within the communities we serve. With two branches in East Auckland/Franklin and Canterbury, we have been providing high-quality childcare since 2011.

At Stems FROM HOME, we offer childcare in safe and loving home-based environments that encourage your child's learning and development. We understand that every child is unique, so we tailor our childcare options to suit your family's needs and routines. With very low adult-to-child ratios and flexible hours, we ensure that your child receives individualized attention and care.

As part of our community childcare programs, we offer free Stems Playgroup, music and movement group, swimming, gym class, and nature explorers sessions. These activities enhance your child's learning experience and provide opportunities for social interaction. Our trained and registered teaching team ensures that your child receives a daily diary, monthly learning story, and monthly learning portfolio entry.

We also offer several subsidies, including 20 hours ECE for 3, 4, and 5-year-old children, as well as WINZ child-care subsidies for eligible families. For our Educators, we provide a resource subsidy paid fortnightly, allowing them to enhance their home learning environment.

When it comes to choosing a childcare provider, we understand that trust and quality are paramount. That's why we strive to be the best in the industry. As an MoE licensed, quality provider, all our Stems Educators have at least a Level 4 qualification in Early Childhood Education. Our team consists of trained teachers and parents who have been home-based educators themselves, ensuring that we provide the best support and guidance to both families and Educators.

At Stems, we value outdoor exploration and authentic learning experiences. We believe that children learn best when they are immersed in their natural environment. With excellent teacher support and knowledge, we trust that every child unfolds and develops at their own pace.

But don't just take our word for it. Here's what one of our satisfied parents had to say: "Steph and the team are fantastic. We struck gold when we were connected to our son's carer. She is truly amazing. Our little boy was not responding well to daycare at all. It was awful. Lots of tears, refusing sleep and food. Once he started with her, he immediately began to grow in confidence and has simply thrived. No more tears, just lots of smiles and lovely experiences. We all couldn't be happier!"

Choose Shirley - Stems Home based Childcare for the very best care and education for your infant, toddler, or young child. We are passionate about providing quality childcare and supporting your family's needs. Contact us today to learn more about how our In Home Educators can support your child's learning and development.