Welcome to Little Dinosaurs Childcare

Signboard for Little Dinosaurs Early Childhood Education Centre with a cartoon dinosaur illustration, website URL, and address in Epsom.

📍 87 Onslow Ave, Epsom, Auckland 1023
Monday–Friday, 8 am–5 pm.

We are a small, family-owned early childhood education centre, located in a very quiet, secure, off-street setting on the cusp of Epsom, Mt Eden and Three Kings.

We provide childcare for children aged 2 and over and are licensed for 27 children only.

Come on in and let us ignite and encourage your child's imagination through the wonders of art!

We’re open Monday–Friday, 8 am–5 pm. For enquiries or to arrange a visit:

📞 (09) 623 8454 ✉️ margarita@littledinosaurs.co.nz

What THE parents are saying

ENROLMENT

A young boy playing in a sandbox with various colorful plastic bowls and utensils, with a pink mold and a gray spoon on a round table.
Young girl smiling at a birthday party wearing a pink jacket, a paper crown with a blue paper feather, and star-shaped face paint. In the background, other children and adults are in a decorated room.

At Little Dinosaurs, you can choose the option that best suits your needs.

We offer ✅ 2 Months of Free Childcare, which will help you save up to $2,500 per child on childcare costs.

Or, if you prefer, we also offer ✅ Free Fixed 6-hour sessions (8am-2pm) to make your daily routine easier.

Click on one of the links below to enroll in the model that suits you best.

Preparing for School with Care

Our centre size allows us to really connect. Enhanced by programmes like Dino Discovery Groups and Transition to School, we foster confidence and independence.

Programs Designed for 2-5 Year Olds

Three young girls in pajamas playing a game with tennis balls and a basket in a room with a wooden floor and white brick wall.
Four young girls standing close together in a classroom, wearing colorful paper flower leis around their necks, smiling at the camera.

Little Dinosaurs specialises in caring for children aged 2 to 5.

Designed for young explorers, our daycare in Epsom offers hands-on learning. From paint, puppetry, and ukuleles to story time. Tailored to each developmental stage.

Our curriculum emphasizes creative expression like visual arts, drama, music & dance,as well as foundational literacy and numeracy.

We blend child-led exploration with teacher-initiated activities, nurturing curiosity, fun, and a lifelong love of learning.

Daily Activities: Art, Music, and Exploration

Ukuleles at Little Dinosaurs Childcare in Epsom
Artwork by children during art time displayed at Little Dinosaurs Childcare in Epsom
Toy kitchen and other play resources at Little Dinosaurs Childcare in Epsom
Piano and other musical instruments at Little Dinosaurs Childcare in Epsom
Children painting during art time at Little Dinosaurs Childcare in Epsom
Children playing in the outdoor playground at Little Dinosaurs Childcare in Epsom
Children painting during art time at Little Dinosaurs Childcare in Epsom
Children painting during art time at Little Dinosaurs Childcare in Epsom
Children playing with teachers at Little Dinosaurs Childcare in Epsom
Children painting during art time at Little Dinosaurs Childcare in Epsom
Children playing at Little Dinosaurs Childcare in Epsom
Children playing the piano at Little Dinosaurs Childcare in Epsom
Children making sand art during art time at Little Dinosaurs Childcare in Epsom
Classroom art supplies on a shelf, including jars of colored markers, scissors, tape dispenser, glue stick, and paper trays, near a window.
Children playing in the outdoor playground at Little Dinosaurs Childcare in Epsom
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Meet the Team

  • Margarita

    Margarita Sampayo

  • Dhanu

    Dhanu Ravichandar

  • Sarah

    Sarah Lee

  • Jenny Slyfield

    Jenny Slyfield

Learn More About Our Teachers

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