Education & Care Service 20 Hours ECE

AppleSeed Educare

Auckland, Mount Eden
5|
Ages
1–5 years
Roll Size
27 children
Subsidies
20 Hours
Rating
5/5

About AppleSeed Educare

AppleSeed Educare is a education & care service in Mount Eden, Auckland, with children currently enrolled aged 1–5 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 AppleSeed Educare, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.

Community Profile

Roll & age distribution

AppleSeed Educare currently has a roll of 27 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 1–5 years age band.

Ethnicity profile

European tamariki are the largest group (58% 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

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Amy Williams
September 2025

“We’re so pleased to be part of the Appleseed family. The teachers (and owner Shelley) are all wonderful and love and care for the kids amazingly. The smaller centre size and mixed age approach has worked really well for both our kids and our eldest has just started school, and been so ready to do so thanks to Appleseed.”

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Cassey and Braden Pyle
March 2021

“We have been attending Appleseed for just over two years now and we love it more and more! Mike and Mon, along with their great teaching staff make the center welcoming and are always willing to accommodate any needs we might have. We love the smaller scale and that all ages can play together. The food is great and nutritious so we always know our son is being well fed. There are always fun activities planned for the kids and great cultural experiences throughout the year. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend Appleseed to anyone.”

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Ned Wood
August 2020

“Appleseed Educare offers a fantastic vertical environment for your children to grow and learn. Our experience has been 10/10 for both our children and the variety of daily stimulation and learning has been amazing for our children to be part of. Trusting your children to a provider is a big step and Mike, Mon and their amazing staff provide a 10/10 service. Meals provided are very nutritious and balanced thanks Di. I would recommend booking an appointment and reviewing their facility”

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Lindsay Todd
June 2020

“Our experience with Appleseed Educare has been nothing but the best. The owners Mon & Mike and their incredible staff make you and your child feel immediately welcomed into their close knit family. The teachers bring a wealth of experience and are very nurturing and intuitive. Their on site chef Di does a stellar job keeping the kids tummies full of healthy, nutritious food! As a culturally diverse group they are always providing amazing cultural learning opportunities for the children too. We can not recommend Appleseed enough.”

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Olivia Stewart
October 2018

“Monique and Mike have a fabulous centre that my daughter loves attending and we have no hesitation about sending our second daughter too shortly. Its a great family environment with teachers dedicated to making sure the children are happy, safe and encouraged in their learning environment. Awesome, healthy food is provided daily, interesting activities are set up for the kids, and our daughter always comes home full of stories about her day with her best friends. Highly recommend Appleseed if you are looking for a comprehensive childcare option that emphasises family involvement with people who really care about the children in their care.”

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Contact Details

158 Balmoral Road, Mount Eden, Auckland

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