Annabel's Private Kindergarten
About Annabel's Private Kindergarten
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 Private Kindergarten, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
Annabel's Private Kindergarten currently has a roll of 40 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 3–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
European tamariki are the largest group (80% of the roll), alongside 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 are really happy with Annabel's 4yr old Kindergarten. Our daughter is so keen to go each day and the staff are lovely and caring. There are always lots of activities available for the children.”
“Such a wonderful place for our 4 year old to start his transition into his schooling years. The staff are kind, caring and considerate of our son’s needs as well as actively asking for our input into how he can best rise to challenges! Love the Annabel’s team”
“We are new here in New Zealand but with Annabel's, I'm very much relieved about my daughter's transition. She's being well taken care of and she can't just stop saying how much fun she's having in school. So much fun activities, great friends and lovely teachers!”
“Absolute lovely kindergarten- I've had both my children attend and we felt from the very start welcome. The teachers show a lot of commitment, kindness and attention to each individual child and their unique growth and development. The place itself offers so many option to learn, play and be in generous outside and comfortable inside spaces with heaps of daily variety. I can highly recommend Annabel's :)”
“Our 4 year old transferred out to Annabels in March. From the first visit he was comfortable enough to explore on his own. The teachers and other children made the transition very easy for him and us. He's now about to head off to school with some great friends, good social skills and a great base of other skills that will help at school.”
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