Education & Care Service 20 Hours ECE

Annabel's Educare - Somerfield

Christchurch, Somerfield
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Ages
0–5 years
Roll Size
112 children
Subsidies
20 Hours
Rating
5/5

About Annabel's Educare - Somerfield

Annabel's Educare - Somerfield is a education & care service in Somerfield, Christchurch, with children currently enrolled aged 0–5 years. It’s well suited for families needing flexible full-day or part-day childcare with a balanced, mainstream early learning programme. This centre offers 20 Hours ECE funding.

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 Annabel's Educare - Somerfield, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.

Community Profile

Roll & age distribution

Annabel's Educare - Somerfield currently has a roll of 112 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.

Ethnicity profile

European tamariki are the largest group (79% of the roll), alongside māori, pacific, 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

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Natalie Rich
August 2023

“Annabel’s Somerfield is the BEST! I chose them because the teachers at Rosy Cheeks (which doesn’t have a nursery class themselves) recommended this establishment telling me some of their own teachers send their kids here. I don’t know anything about early childhood development but I figured if professionals who specialize in a similar age group send their own children here, it must be good. The teachers in the nursery are the best co-parents we could ask for! Nurturing, warm, kind, loving. The babies get snuggles and they adapt to what your child needs on any given day. If my daughter looks tired they’ll put her down for two naps instead of just one. They were concerned about her when she wasn’t eating well and worked with us to address that. She gets all sorts of learning experiences & socialization she wouldn’t get at home. It’s made her more confident in new environments and with our friends kids. And the leadership team goes above and beyond to support families. Being an expat family without extended family in NZ is difficult and we could not do it without this AMAZING team. 💛”

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Kris Miller
November 2022

“Annabel's Educare in Somerfield is a wonderful environment for my 2 children to learn, play and be loved. The teachers take such great care of all the children, and create a real sense of belonging for everyone. They are also very professional in their approach to caring for our children, ensuring that they are informed of what is happening in our little ones lives, on a day to day basis. The staff also help keep us as parents at ease when all of the weird and wonderful changes are occurring in our children. All of the staff are approachable, and they make our experience as a family at Annabel's Somerfield, truly awesome.”

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Jenny Rose
October 2022

“I only have good things to say about Annabel’s - we absolutely love it! Our daughter started in the nursery, then the pre-k & is currently in the kindy, and truly thrives there. The teachers are outstanding- so caring, fun & organised, and have been so amazing helping my daughter transition to each room. There are so many fun activities - singing, dancing, arts, crafts, outdoor fun + more. My son has just started in the nursery & I am excited for him to be starting his Annabel’s journey.”

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Georgia Lyons
October 2022

“Annabel's is truly exceptional. The teachers care so much about the individual child's needs and development in all aspects. They come up with the most creative, fun play. We love the progress updates and photos we receive. My daughter absolutely LOVES Annabel's. Thank you so much for your brilliant communication, high standards and making it such a personable experience - we feel so looked after by you all :)”

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Caitlin Toye
October 2022

“I highly recommend Annabel’s Somerfield. Both our children absolutely love coming to Annabel’s and the teachers are outstanding. The classrooms and outdoor play areas are fantastic and there is heaps of room to play. It has been so lovely to have the same teachers look after both children and build wonderful relationships. Being part of Annabel’s has definitely made the transition back to work a smooth one.”

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Contact Details

41-43 Somerfield Street, Somerfield, Christchurch

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