Where little ones
feel at home
A warm, nurturing homebased setting where your child grows, plays, and is cared for like one of our own. Small groups, big hearts.
"Like a second home"
— a Blue Lion parent
Est. 2026
A home away from home — built on warmth and trust
The service is new. The people in it are not. Our coordinators and educators bring years of experience across early childhood education, and they've chosen home-based care for the same reason families do — because with a maximum of four children, there's room for gumboots, shared books and slow mornings. Being new means no waiting list. What we offer is the full attention of people who have wanted to work this way for a long time.
Caring Hands
Every child is treated with patience, kindness, and genuine affection — just like family.
Safe & Secure
A Ministry of Education licensed home-based setting in Auckland, with safety and wellbeing at the heart of everything we do.
Joyful Learning
Play led discovery that follows each child's curiosity and builds confidence naturally.
Family Partnership
We work hand-in-hand with parents — open communication, daily updates, real trust.
A day full of discovery, at their own pace
We follow the Early Years Foundation Stage through play, following each child's lead. Here's a glimpse of a typical day.
Morning
Welcome & free play
Mid-morning
Creative activities & crafts
Lunchtime
Home-cooked meals together
Afternoon
Rest, quiet time & outdoor play
Late afternoon
Stories, songs & home time
What we get up to
Loved by families like yours
"My daughter runs in every morning without a backward glance. That's the best review I can give — she feels completely at home."
Priya
Mum of Aanya, age 3
"The daily updates and photos mean everything to me. I never worry during the workday because I know he's happy and cared for."
James
Dad of Theo, age 2
"Small groups make such a difference. My son gets real one-on-one attention and has come on leaps and bounds with his speech."
Sarah
Mum of Oliver, age 4
"Home-cooked meals, muddy wellies, and endless patience. It's everything I wanted for my little one and more."
Megan
Mum of Daisy, age 1
Things parents often ask
We welcome little ones from birth up to age 5. Our small group means we can tailor our care to each developmental stage — from snuggly newborn routines to busy pre-schoolers getting school-ready.
We're open Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm. Half-day sessions (up to 5 hours) and full days (up to 10 hours) are both available. We can sometimes accommodate earlier starts or later finishes — just ask.
Yes! We provide home-cooked, nutritious meals and snacks throughout the day — breakfast, lunch, and tea. We cater for allergies and dietary needs, and children love helping to prepare food together.
Just fill in the enquiry form below or give us a call. We'll invite you and your little one to come and see the setting, meet us, and ask any questions. There's no pressure — finding the right fit matters to us too.
It's completely normal, and we're experts at gentle settling-in. We offer short introductory sessions where you stay too, gradually building up. Most children are happily waving goodbye within a couple of weeks.
Come and meet the family
The best way to know if Blue Lion Homebase is right for your little one is to come and see us. We'd love to show you around, introduce ourselves, and answer all your questions.
Get in Touch
Tell us about your little one and we'll be in touch within a day.
Wonderful — we'll arrange a time for you to come and see the setting.