Lincoln University Childcare And Preschool

Kia ora and welcome to our Lincoln University Childcare and Preschool (LUCAP). We cater for children of Lincoln University staff, students and the local community. We are licensed for forty two children in our preschool and twelve children in our nursery.
What you will find at LUCAP:




• Passionate, enthusiastic qualified teachers


• Small group sizes with quality ratios and a multi-cultural environment


• Rich and meaningful experiences in a nurturing environment, where children are empowered to participate in a meaningful way in the life of the centre.

• Warm, friendly nursery, guided by the principles of RIE and Pikler




• Exciting, challenging preschool offering inquiry based learning where children develop self-directed learning skills through investigating the mini research projects that turn children’s wonderings into knowledge and promote a love of lifelong learning.

• Open, natural environment where children interact with nature, supporting environmental education.


• 20 hours ECE for three and four year olds



If you’re a parent, take advantage of one of two nearby childcare centres. There’s no need to put off your studies, as your children will be well looked after.