Ako Adventures
About Ako Adventures
About Education & Care Service
Education & Care Services are mainstream early learning centres that offer full-day or part-day care with a structured curriculum, qualified teachers, and a focus on learning through play. They cater to families needing flexible childcare options and wanting a balanced approach that supports social, physical, and early academic development in a diverse environment.
What Is 20 Hours ECE funding?
20 Hours ECE is a government-funded initiative that helps reduce the cost of early childhood education for families with tamariki aged 3–5. Eligible children can receive up to 20 hours of funded care and education each week at participating services. Centres can set their own enrolment patterns and may ask for optional charges, but the funded hours themselves should be free of compulsory fees. If you are unsure how this works at Ako Adventures, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
Ako Adventures currently has a roll of 67 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
Pacific tamariki are the largest group (35% of the roll), alongside european, māori, asian, other children.
Roll and demographic figures are based on data supplied by the Ministry of Education and were last updated on 01/07/2024.
Parent Reviews
“We have known the directors, Samara and Tony for many years and have never met such passionate and knowledgeable people when it comes to children’s care and education. Their dedication is truly outstanding. Highly recommended! Your children will be in good hands.”
“Definitely the most highly cared for daycare I could ever say! 4/5 of my kids have attended here, I have 2 more kids still attending ako adventures. Being a mum and having your kids go to a daycare I can really say they took a lot of pressure of me. Updating me on my kids daily, teachers are just so awesome & amazing they all love each and every kid like their own. I highly recommend ako adventures you are all amazing thank yous for being the best daycare here in south Auckland 💛”
“I cannot speak highly enough of Ako Adventures and the teachers. I moved my son over from another centre and he just thrived at Ako. All the teachers and support staff are absolutely amazing! The teachers have such a special bond with the kids and the kids needs are absolutely paramount which is what all parents want! I recommend Ako to everyone!!! I wish I had found them sooner!!!!”
“I have absolutely loved Ako Adventures. They watched 2 of my children and they grew and thrived in their environment. It was sad that we had to leave due to relocating, but if we were in the area we would definitely come back! All staff were amazing towards me and my family. We thank you so much!!”
“My kids care have been with the Ako Team since 2021-ish, and we've never had a bad experience with them. The staff are warm and accepting to all kids and parents who come in, they're very culturally positive and encouraging; while also welcoming from the moment you walk through the doors. They also have safe and secure spaces for the kids to explore and run around without over crowding. Great communication, a lot of fun things for the kids to do and my kids love being there! Genuinely couldn't recommend them enough!”
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