SANDAY ST, PALMERSTON OTAGO
50% DISCOUNT ON FEES FOR FIRST 4 WEEKS.
Limited Spaces
Learning Links – Sanday St, Palmerston, Otago
Here at Learning Links Childcare Centre we firmly believe in providing for a well-rounded, healthy environment for our children to nurture, grow and empower into the leaders of the future.
Our learning philosophy is based on the three important elements:
- Learning through activities and playing
- Keeping children emotionally fit and healthy
- Educating & growing with our Children in a sustainable environment
Through our learning priorities, here at Learning Links Childcare, our team are driven to provide the best possible care for children of all ages from babies, toddlers all the way to preschool and up to 5 years old. We ensure that our children at the day care centre have access to a fun-filled, an educative atmosphere.
- With over 20 years of experience in the childcare industry, we as parents understand how important those early years are for development.
- Plenty of up to date and also refreshed resources encouraging learning, exploration and freedom both indoors and outdoors.
- Our teaching team ratios are Considerably higher than Ministry of Education requirements, providing and leading to positive socio-emotional behaviors within our children.
- A strong foundation for our future learning.
Through the years and a structured curriculum, Learning Links have helped thousands of children discover a positive and individual self-identity whilst building self-esteem and confidence. Our teachers focus on both social and emotional wellbeing of our children. The program is led and inspired by our Tamariki as per their individual learning journeys.
If you are looking for a kindergarten or an early education centre in Palmerston, Otago, we welcome you to visit us here at Learning Links. One of our team members will be more than happy to coordinate a visit and showcase our program and our wonderful premises We are looking forward to welcoming your family.
Parent Testimonials
Laurie Ludlow
Learning Links Childcare Canter is a nice modern centre with a lovely learning environment and the staff are caring and attentive.
Zoe Turner
Amazing place , great teachers highly recommend !
Tjitte Weistra
Don’t know where to start really. In two weeks time our second child will graduate from Learning Links child care centre and suddenly a period of 7 years will come to an end just like that. All the staff are absolutely wonderful and we cannot thank them enough for their support, enthusiasm and wisdom. Our… Read more “Tjitte Weistra”
Leeza-Marie Cook
My daughter Harper has been enrolled full time for around 5 months now. She absolutely loves the teachers and children. I leave her every day knowing she’s in excellent hands. The team treat us like family!
Sue Yang
I love their sustainable environment. All the teachers are very nice and kind. My girl loves all the teachers. I felt learning links trys to include and involve parents and whanau for the children’s early learning and development which is awesome!!!
Laurie Real Mc Coy
Great learning environment with lovely and attentive staff.
Kimberley Saunderson
As a parent of learning links i think they have got great staff who are very accommodating and welcoming, they are fantastic role models and educators to my little man and are so good with all the children you get a real family feel here. Great choice!
Mwilu Masaka Muzandu
The stuff are amazing they really helped me when i wasn’t sure how my boy was going to react when i left him for the 1st time at day care center. it is an amazing and friendly environment
Our Team

Rachel Gray
Senior Pedagogical Leader & Centre Practice Consultant
LL Borman Rd / LL Hector Dr

Debbie Nicholls
Centre Team Leader
LL Palmerston

Rochelle Sannazzaro
Centre Supervisor
LL Horowhenua

Chanel Van Niekerk
Centre Manager
The Farmyard

Shilo Bluett
Centre Manager
LL Rewi St

Jenny Brown
Centre Manager
LL Te Awamutu
Centre Details
- Infants 1:4, Toddlers 1:6, Preschool 1:8
- Monday to Friday 7:30am to 5:30pm
- 15 Sanday St, Palmerston Otago
2026 Enrolment Fees
UNDER 3 YEARS
Daily Fee
$ 8.50 /hr
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Weekly Fee
$ 325
Maximum
UNDER 3 YEARS OR OVER 3 YEARS NOT TAKING UP 20 HOURS
Daily Fee
$ 8.50 /hr*
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Weekly Fee
$ 178
Maximum
$8.50 per hour after 20ECE hours (Up to 6 hours per day)
Enrolment Conditions
Learning Links operates as a full day service and does not offer short days or sessions. Our fees include high quality teacher ratios above Ministry of Education Standards; Minimum enrolment is three days per week; A deposit equal to one week of your booked hours will be due upon enrolment to confirm your place; Two weeks’ notice is required when terminating enrolment; 10% discount is applicable to your eldest child’s fees if you have two or more children attending Learning Links; Nappies, food and formula is not provided. To be read in conjunction with the Fee Policy.
Frequently Asked Questions
The centre is at 15 Sanday St, Palmerston, Otago.
We are open Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 5:30pm.
We care for children from babies through toddlers to preschool age, up to 5 years old.
Infants 1:4, Toddlers 1:6, and Preschool 1:8. Our ratios are higher than the Ministry of Education’s minimum requirements.
Under 3 years: $8.50/hr, up to a maximum weekly fee of $325
Under 3 years or over 3 years not taking up 20 ECE hours: $8.50/hr, up to a maximum weekly fee of $178. After your 20 ECE hours are used (up to 6 hours per day) $8.50 per hour applies.
A minimum enrolment of three days per week is required.
Yes, a 10% discount applies to your eldest child’s fees if you have two or more children enrolled at Learning Links.
No, nappies, food, and formula are not provided by the centre.
Yes, new families can currently get a 50% discount on fees for the first 4 weeks (limited spaces available).
Yes, you can view the centre’s ERO report online (listed on the centre’s website as “Palmerston Pre-school and Nursery”).
Yes, information on MOE funding is available via the centre’s website.
Our philosophy centres on three elements: learning through activities and play, keeping children emotionally fit and healthy, and educating and growing sustainably. The programme is led by each child’s individual learning journey.
You can download the Parent General Information Book (handbook) from the website, which has more detail about the centre.
Yes. Children enjoy regular outdoor learning experiences that encourage physical development, creativity, exploration, and a connection with nature.
Absolutely. Sustainability is an important part of the curriculum. Children participate in activities such as gardening, recycling, caring for nature, and learning about environmental responsibility.
We use Storypark, an online learning portfolio where teachers regularly share updates, photos, observations and learning stories with families.
Availability varies throughout the year. Parents are encouraged to contact the centre early to discuss vacancies and secure a place for their child.
Yes, we welcome visits. A team member can arrange a tour and walk you through our programme and premises.
Call us on 03 465 1714, or fill the ‘Enquiry Now’ form available on the website. You can also connect with us through social media handles, Facebook: facebook.com/PalmerstonPreschool and Instagram: @learninglinkspalmerston