Annabel's Educare - West Melton
About Annabel's Educare - West Melton
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 - West Melton, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
Annabel's Educare - West Melton currently has a roll of 89 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
European tamariki are the largest group (90% 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
“My girls love Annabel’s. Having tried other daycares, none compare to the quality of Annabel’s. The beautiful, spacious outdoor area, the quality of the teachers who genuinely care, not to mention the resident chickens, guinea pigs, and the friendly bunnies who pop by to say hi to the kids — honestly, this place is one of a kind.”
“I picked Annabel’s West Melton both for myself as a teacher and for my son based on the reputation that Annabel’s has both in community and among that of ECE teachers. I love that it is a big environment both inside and out where children can really explore and investigate the world around them, including opportunities to take part in gardening and looking after animals. It has now become our second home, we have built lifelong relationships with the tamariki, whanau and kaiako, I’m so happy that this is where my child has been able to spend his early years.”
“My kids love coming here - they have wonderful, supportive teachers who really love what they do. The space is huge with each room having its own large outdoor space with playground. There is a veggie garden, chickens, worm farm and guinea pigs. My daughter doesn't want to leave when I pick her up, and has asked to go on weekends too!”
“The teachers in the nursery at Annabels West Melton have gone above and beyond to make the settling of my child seamless. They are amazing at building relationships and creating a safe place for children to flourish! My child loves going to preschool here :)”
“From a teachers perspective at Annabel's West Melton, I can say that Annabel's genuinely care about both tamariki and staff. They provide amazing resources and the grounds at West Melton are second to none. We have a wonderful team of passionate and creative kaiako, who genuinely care about tamariki in our care. Check us out, you won't be disappointed 🥰”
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