Welcome to Bowen

Welcome to Bowen, a non-profit community based centre. Our Centre is licensed for up to 30 children from six months through to five years with a maximum of ten under two years’ olds a day.

Our Centre is located on the outskirts of Wellington CBD, between Northland and Wilton. Bowen offers a full day service where children can attend for a maximum of 9 hours a day, operating Monday to Friday opening at 8:00am and closes at 5:30pm. Children are nurtured in an environment that is welcoming and strongly reflects the centre’s philosophy.

Bowen’s Vision

Vision –  Children are at the heart of our practice, working in collaboration with parents & whānau, to provide a high quality, fun and caring learning environment that challenges, inspires and grows children into lifelong learners.

Testimonials

Thank you for everything you’ve given our family while looking after Mia, and before that Erika. You’ve been an extension of our family from the start —  the wins, the wobbles, and everything in between.  Bowen has been a second home and beyond that an amazing learning environment for our girls.  The care, thoughtfulness and energy you all put into each and every day is something incredibly special.  We feel so grateful to have been part of this for the last 10 years. Norman family

Working alongside the friendly kaiako at Bowen ECE is an absolute pleasure. They genuinely care about bridging the gap between early childhood and primary education. I love how their mixed-age setting allows younger children to watch their older siblings transition, making the school environment feel familiar before they even step foot in a classroom. The team’s willingness to connect, share insights, and engage in cross-sector professional development makes a massive difference. You can see the result of their amazing work in the children who graduate from Bowen ECE; they enter school as kind, curious, and highly engaged learners who are set up for a beautifully strong transition. Judith Urry (NE Teacher at Northland School)