Welcome to Deb’s Early Learning Centre

We are family owned Preschool based in Addington, with passionate teachers providing a loving and nurturing place for children to grow. We have a warm and homely centre with one of the biggest outdoor playgrounds in Christchurch, offering plenty of space for the children to explore. We genuinely enjoy being with children and love to make teaching fun!

  • outdoor playground in the sunshine

    Large playground

  • Special Celebrations

  • Our reading nook

  • Undercover Sandpit

  • Open, homely indoor area

    Open, homely indoor area

  • Exploring our community

  • Nursery room

  • Nursery room

  • Connectedness

Ko te ahurei o te tamaiti ō tātou māhi.

Let the uniqueness of the child guide our work.

What our parents say.

“You all at Deb’s Place have been absolutely amazing and I couldn’t tell you how much I appreciate you all as people”

“Great wee home like preschool, teachers that look after the children like their own and are so welcoming. Love this preschool”

“We absolutely adore Deb’s Place Early Learning Centre. Amazing kind and down to earth staff, gorgeous facilities and epicaly large outdoor play area”

“We feel so lucky to have found Deb’s Place. We didn’t know it at the time but there are some bad places. You guys are amazing, Thank you”

“Everyone welcomes our daughter with open arms and a whole lot of love. She is thriving here and made some great relationships with her peers and teachers. We couldn’t ask for a better home away from home for her”

“My daughter has enjoyed her time at your day care very much, and mu husband and I are incredibly impressed with your nurturing, caring and professional approach to child care. Thank you so much for all you have done in making our daughter feel comfortable, cared for and safe every time she attends her school”