About St Clair Corner
Privately owned by Heather and Mervyn Hobbs, St Clair Corner has grown from one restored villa into two neighbouring centres for tamariki from birth to 5 years.
Our history
The Early Learning Centre opened in November 2002 in a spacious, restored historic villa. In 2007, the Infants & Toddlers Centre opened just two doors away in a renovated bungalow, creating a dedicated environment for babies and toddlers.
Heather and Mervyn's philosophy is centred around family. That is visible in the centres' home-like environments, warm relationships, and practical care for the indoor and outdoor spaces children use every day.
Birth to 2 years
Our Infants & Toddlers Centre offers small-group care, familiar routines, and responsive relationships for babies and toddlers from birth to 2 years. Kaiako work closely with whānau so home rhythms, sleep, kai, settling and learning feel connected.
Explore Infants & Toddlers2 to 5 years
Our Early Learning Centre supports children aged 2 to 5 in a warm, home-like environment with rich play, intentional teaching, outdoor exploration and strong whānau partnerships.
Explore Early Learning CentreInside the centres
The intake photos show a centre with practical, home-like rooms and nature-rich outdoor spaces. These are some of the environments families will see on a visit.