Welcome to Rosy Cheeks
A nurturing home away from home for children aged two to five in Somerfield, Christchurch.
About Us
Rosy Cheeks Early Learning Centre is a warm, welcoming place where children are encouraged to explore, create, discover and grow.
Set in a beautiful character home, our centre has been thoughtfully designed to create a homely environment where children feel safe, settled and part of our little community. With spacious indoor and outdoor play areas, a garden where we grow fruit and vegetables, a dedicated art room and plenty of opportunities for messy play and creativity, there is always something happening at Rosy Cheeks!
We are licensed for up to 35 children aged two to five, allowing us to create a close-knit environment where relationships really matter. Our passionate, experienced team takes the time to get to know each child, celebrating their individual personalities, interests and milestones along the way.
Rosy Cheeks first opened its doors in 2009, built on a passion for quality early childhood education and care. In April 2025, Megan and Matthew Wilson took over ownership, continuing that passion while bringing their own vision for the centre. Being privately owned means we can maintain a personal approach, build genuine relationships with our families and make decisions with our children and community at the heart of everything we do.
Our Philosophy
At the heart of Rosy Cheeks Early Childhood Learning Centre is a commitment to fostering a culture of lifelong learning. We believe that the early years are vital to lay a strong foundation for every child’s future educational journey. Through meaningful experiences and intentional teaching, we aim to spark curiosity, inspire wonder and nurture a lasting love of learning.
At Rosy Cheeks, we are dedicated to building a supportive, collaborative community where teachers, families and children work together to nurture growth, development and a strong sense of belonging.
Words from our Whānau
Fantastic preschool. Clean tidy large spaces for our kids. The teachers are amazing, genuinely amazing teachers to talk to. We've been at Rosy Cheeks since April 2025 and moved from another centre; it was the best choice for my daughter and me, especially my daughter, who thrives in their space. She has learnt so much in not even a year! And we are so excited to be back for all of 2026. Megan, the owner, really goes above and beyond for you if you need any support personally, financially, or regarding your children's learning and updates. They are so on to it! Weekly updates and monthly personal updates through the app. Always adjusting to our needs or changes. One thing that stood out for me was the level of care they all took to pronounce my daughter's name before she started. This meant so much to me because names are so important, and I never wanted my daughter to feel she had to adjust to her name rather than people learning the correct way of saying it. All in all, I recommend this preschool so much! We love it here.
— Awhina Tohiariki
We are absolutely gobsmacked with how delightful the centre is and every evening we know Nati's taking it all in because she speaks like she's had a software update
— Nati’s whānau
I used to be a preschool teacher and have seen and been in many different preschools and kindergartens — Rosy Cheeks is the best one. We have had all 3 of our children attend Rosy Cheeks and we can’t rate it highly enough. The teachers are all warm and friendly and really care about the children. They provide wonderful learning experiences and a calm and inviting environment. Rosy Cheeks is a wonderful ‘home away from home’ for our children.
— Anna Schroeder