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Our Home and Nanny Educators create a safe, positive, nurturing environment and provide a rich programme to support your child / tamaiti to achieve their full potential.

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Become part of a fun, nurturing and professional team, caring for children in your own home as an at-home Educator or in the family’s home as a Nanny Educator.

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Where Children Flourish —
and Educators Feel Supported.

Relationship-led early learning in Nelson Tasman & Marlborough

Children thrive in environments where they feel safe, known and emotionally secure.

Through small group care, consistent relationships, and intentional social experiences, we create strong foundations for confident, well-rounded children.

Because when children feel at home, they flourish. 💛

Nurture@Home is a locally owned home-based early learning service in Nelson Tasman and Marlborough. We provide relationship-led care through a team of nurturing Educators, creating warm, calm, small group environments that foster confidence, curiosity and emotional security.

We partner with whānau to support each child’s wellbeing and development because learning begins at home.

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Take a moment to recognise the incredible educator that B is

We just want to take a moment to recognise the incredible educator that B is. B’s way with all the children in her care is second to none! She went through all the stages with our daughter & managed to find a way through all of them with ease (We’re sure it wasn’t always easy for her - but she…

Our Educator Aimee is absolutely amazing

Our Educator Aimee is absolutely amazing and we couldn’t ask for better. She is so attentive to our child’s needs and we love how creative she is with the kids. We love Nurture & Aimee. S Robertson and O Sage

The Best Decision

My hubby and I have thoroughly enjoyed sending our son Louie to Nurture@Home each week. People all warned us about going to ‘in-home care’, saying things like he won’t get used to lots of other children, etc., etc., but NO Way! We have found it to be the best decision! Children get more one-on-one with their educator, and they do…

Nicki is so kind caring, gentle but also fun!

"I put my daughter in with Nicki when she was 15/16 months old and it was the best choice I could have made. My daughter only goes 2 days a week but she settled in so easily and quickly as her educator / kaipoipoi is so kind caring, gentle but also fun! Nicki made my daughter and I both feel…

Leah is such an amazing person

"Leah is such an amazing person / carer that always goes above and beyond to put her children's needs first. We can't wait to have her care for our wee boy next year too."

Thank you so much Kaiako Katherine

"Thank you so much Kaiako Katherine and the Nurture@Home team for guiding J on his earliest journeys through the world. You will always be part of him."

Jasmine has been doing such an amazing job

"Jasmine has been doing such an amazing job with G. I am so grateful that he has been with her these last few weeks. She has been so welcoming and thoughtful and is doing such a great job. Jasmine has been a real big help for us, with being so flexible for me which makes my life that little bit…

Thank you so much Kara

"Thank you so much Kara for creating such a warm and caring space for C when he first started and right through until he finished. He enjoyed his time with you and made some special friendships along the way! We loved having you as his carer, you're so thoughtful and always went above and beyond for our family. We will…

Trudie is so kind, patient, nurturing and considerate

"We have been so grateful for B to spend his days with Trudie. She is so kind, patient, nurturing and considerate. B loves her like a family member and she has helped him grow into the awesome little person he is today. Thanks so much Nurture@Home for yet again another awesome experience."

The best team to work with absolutely!

The best team to work with absolutely! I became an Educator with Nurture@Home because my heart drummed to the same beat as the philosophy of these beautiful people. Now my every day is filled nurturing with quality care for the precious tamariki and their whanau I am privileged to be a part of. Definitely enquire if you are considering homebased…

Get started yesterday

Beautiful company to work with, in fact describing Nurture@Home as a company doesn’t feel right at all – it’s closer to being a large extended family in every sense & words can’t describe how amazing this is. I am thankful and blessed to be part of such a kind, loving, nurturing, heart centered, supportive community. I have truly flourished in…

Amazing and fantastic

I have been blown away by the quality of service and support given to Educators by the Nurture@Home team. The love and general vibe of positivity within the team is amazing and fantastic to be a part of and I am always encouraged. I am very proud to be part of this company.

They have exceeded my expectations

I recently joined the Nurture@Home team as an Educator because their philosophy falls close to my heart. I feel they have exceeded my expectations in terms of support, subsidies for families, professional development and regular group experiences (Playschool and NatureFocus etc). I feel that these experiences contribute to providing a rich programme for the children and an opportunity to develop…

Nurture@Home are supportive and encouraging

Nurture@Home are supportive and encouraging and always on hand to assist me. I find the communication excellent and the ability to stay in the loop with what is happening to be of ease. My Visiting Teacher always comes prepared for our monthly visits, with loads of handouts and feedback for me to consider.

Our daughter has thrived

Our daughter has thrived with her Educator and Nurture@Homes. Especially making her feel comfortable in an environment with other children and other situations. I can see the positive change in her and she is turning into a confident and very capable little girl in homebased care.

I love how Nurture@Home

This is such a great option for childcare (especially in rural areas). I love how Nurture@Home are so easy to deal with and genuinely love and care for the children.

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Our passionate team of heart-led Educators are carefully chosen and whom we believe will provide the level of nurturing care we expect! All of our Educators are safety checked and are genuinely passionate about providing quality early childhood care and education.

Our Home Educators / Kaipoipoi work from their own homes with a maximum of four children, creating a positive, nurturing environment and provide a rich programme to support each child/tamaiti to achieve their full potential.

Our Nanny Educators / Kaipoipoi attend to your childs / tamaiti needs, supporting their learning and development in the comfort of the childs / tamaiti own home. Nanny Educators / Kaipoipoi can also work alongside the families/whanau in a support role.

Or do you want to educate from the heart – but not alone? Make life-long friendships and a great income all while being involved in children’s learning as part of a great team. You can choose to work part-time or full-time and choose hours to suit your own family.

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Nurture at Home Education & Care55 minutes ago

Exciting News for Little Jumpers! 🎉

We're thrilled to announce that our Preschooler Family Fun Day at Natureland Zoo is getting even more FUN... 🧸🚂🎈 THERE WILL BE A BOUNCY CASTLE! 🎈

That's right , little ones can bounce to their hearts' content, with all proceeds being donated back to the @stoketoylibrary 💥

A little about the Stoke Toy Library!

"We are a community-run space where families can borrow from a huge range of high-quality toys, puzzles, and games—giving kids ever-changing ways to learn and play without the cost or clutter of buying new.

Why it matters: We believe every child deserves a chance to explore their imagination, and we're here to make that accessible to everyone while bringing local parents and caregivers together in a supportive, fun environment.

Come say hi: Whether you’re looking for something to challenge a toddler’s motor skills or just want to try out a new board game for the weekend, we’d love to help you find the perfect fit for your family"

📅 When: Thursday 10th September 2026 10.00am-1:00pm
👶 For toddlers, preschoolers, and their families!
Come along for a day full of fun with teddy bear cuddles,plenty of food, drinks, stalls and entertainment and bouncy fun! We can't wait to see your little ones jumping with joy! 🥳

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Nurture at Home Education & Care3 hours ago

12 Years with Nurture@Home!!! ❤️

Hey Nurture@Home family, Gem here!

I’ve had the privilege of being part of the Nurture@Home journey right from the very beginning here in Nelson starting out as an Educator, building relationships with tamariki and whānau, and over the years putting on another hat as a Team Leader.

While my role has changed over the 12 years at Nurture@Home, the heart of what I do really hasn’t.

For 12 years I’ve had the absolute privilege of supporting families and children, walking alongside them through all sorts of seasons, encouraging and advocating for tamariki and home-based ECE as being an amazing option of childcare, supporting and mentoring our equally amazing Educators, bringing on the next generation of Educators and being out in our community building connections where ever I can.

I’ve watched Nurture@Home grow from an Idea, to a reality and I feel incredibly proud to have been part of that journey from day one.

lots of laughs, some very special moments and so many wonderful people who I have been so lucky to cross paths with along the way too.

12 years later, I’m still here, still learning, still caring, still advocating, and still incredibly proud to be part of the Nurture@Home whānau. Surely others dream of a workplace like this too? If so, i'm here waiting to chat with you!🤩☺️😉

Here’s to the next chapter! 🥂❤️

12 years. One incredible journey. So many beautiful people along the way.

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Nurture at Home Education & Care3 hours ago

🌿💙 It's NURTURE'S 12th BIRTHDAY!!!! 💙🌿

But most importantly, Today we celebrate 12 incredible years of Janelle the wonderful woman at the heart of it all, our Service Manager and Owner. 🥰

Twelve years ago, Janelle began growing a vision for a home-based early childhood service where tamariki could be nurtured, loved and supported in a warm, family-like environment. Twelve years on, that vision has grown into the truly special, high-quality service that Nurture@Home is today. 🌿

Janelle, we want you to know just how SPECIAL you are and how much you are appreciated. ❤️

You pour so much of yourself into Nurture@Home and into the people who make up our whānau. You mentor and guide our Educators with your wealth of knowledge from your 30+ years in ECE, and always with patience and kindness.

You lead with aroha, awhi, gentleness and genuine care. You are always there to listen, to help, to encourage and to provide guidance when we need it and you somehow manage to make everyone feel valued, supported and cared for along the way. 💙

You don't just look after our tamariki and Educators you look after your team. You make sure we have the best resources, the best opportunities, the best support and, quite simply, the best of everything. ✨

The heart of Nurture@Home is so much more than policies, programmes and beautiful learning environments. It is the relationships, love, connection and sense of whānau that you have worked so hard to create over the past 12 years.

And that is your legacy, Janelle. ❤️

A place where children are cherished.
A place where Educators are supported.
A place where everyone is encouraged to grow.

We are all SO incredibly lucky to be part of the Nurture@Home journey and so grateful for everything you do often quietly behind the scenes, without ever asking for recognition.

🌿 12 years of nurturing.
🤍 12 years of supporting whānau.
✨ 12 years of making a difference with the wonderful ECE service that we know and love Nurture@Home.

Congratulations, Janelle, on 12 wonderful years of Nurture@Home. 🎉

Thank you for believing in your vision, for believing in your team, and for creating something so incredibly special.

Here’s to the next chapter of Nurture@Home and all the beautiful tamariki, Educators and families who will be lucky enough to be part of it. 🥂🌿

Happy 12th Anniversary! We appreciate you more than words can say. ❤️

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Nurture at Home Education & Care17 hours ago

We are super delighted to have the lovely Alley from Popcycle come along to our upcoming annual preschooler family fun day.

Alley does wonderful things in the community, and will be serving up her delicious and healthy popcorn on the day - we are really excited to be able to enjoy this wonderful treat on the day!!.

"Popcycle will be poppin hot, fresh popcorn! 🍿 A wholesome, natural, healthy snack, popped to perfection in nutrient rich pure coconut oil. This guilt free treat is perfect on its own or a sprinkle of artisanal toppings from sweet to savoury- just the way you like! "

10th September 10am-1pm at Natureland (wet weather postponement day will be thursday 17th September) Come on down and support our lovely stall holders, enjoy the atmosphere and array of exceptional entertainment that will be on offer on the day!

Not many sleeps to go now!!!!

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