Quality flexible childcare that fits your family’s needs

Where Little Sprouts
Grow at Home

Flexible Childcare

Flexible and affordable options that work with your schedule

Quality Care

Trained educators with ECE teacher support and free education resources

Subsidies

Up to $100/week subsidy (no income test) plus other ECE subsidies

How it works

Follow the 3 steps and start your journey with Dream Sprouts.

1

Check Eligibility

Eligible care includes grandparents or relatives (New Zealand citizen or resident), or professional educators

2

Choose Caregiver

If you don’t have a caregiver, we help match you find a highly trained professional educator

3

Start the journey

Each child receives up to $100/week subsidy and free supports and resources from Dream Sprouts

Why us

Quality Care in a Home Setting

Children learn and grow best in safe, loving, familiar spaces — not crowded centres. That’s why we bring early learning into real homes.

Customized learning

We understand every family is different. Whether your child is cared for by a relative or an educator, we make it easier and more affordable — to give them the best start.

Backed by Qualified ECE Experts

Our licensed early childhood teachers guide you and your educator every step of the way, with tailored learning plans and real support.

Real Savings for Families

Eligible families can receive up to $100 per week, per child — even if care is provided by grandparents or relatives.

About us

” Every child deserves a nurturing start in life and every family deserves support on their journey. “

Founded by experienced ECE professionals in Auckland, we bridge the gap between licensed home-based care and the $100/week childcare subsidy for families using grandparents, relatives, or approved educators.

Free for Families and Educators

Expert Support

One-on-One Support from licensed ECE teachers

Learning Plans

Personalised Learning Plans and Stories for each child

Training

Free First Aid & ECE Training for educators (limited time only)

Resources

Free Access to Toy Library & Educational Resources

Quotes from happy parents and educators

5/5

“Dream Sprouts helped us get the subsidy while my mum cares for my son. The free learning plans and toy library make it more than just babysitting—he’s actually learning!”

Lily, Albany

4/5

“Love being a Dream Sprouts educator! The free training and ECE teacher support make home-based care rewarding and easy. Plus, the families are wonderful to work with!”

Jean, Howick

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Start your journey with Dream Sprouts today!

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