Appletree Preschool
About Appletree Preschool
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 Appletree Preschool, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
Appletree Preschool currently has a roll of 34 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 2–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
Asian tamariki are the largest group (49% of the roll), alongside european, māori, pacific, 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
“I cannot recommend Apple tree highly enough! Although our time at Apple tree was brief we received the highest quality of care and love that we’ve ever received at any other ELC. Our child had some behavioural issues that we were working through and the amazing teachers and managers went above and beyond to help us and work with us to get our child where they needed to be, we are eternally grateful for this centre and will be back in a few years when our second child turns 2!”
“My daughter has had almost two happy years at Apple Tree. The teachers are kind, patient, and professional, and the kids love them. There’s a new theme and fun surprises every week. The location is great too — right next to a park, so it’s easy to go play after school. We’ll always remember the good times here.”
“Apple Tree Preschool is a fantastic place with caring and friendly teachers who greet you warmly when you arrive and leave everyday. They provide daily verbal updates about your child at the end of the day and monthly stories that highlight their progress. The staff take sickness seriously, keeping families informed about any illnesses at the preschool and encouraging caution to keep everyone safe. They also offer hot, healthy lunches along with morning and afternoon teas every day. Overall, it’s a welcoming, safe, and nurturing environment where both children and parents feel supported.”
“We’ve had a wonderful experience with Apple Tree. Communication with the staff has been consistently clear and responsive, which gives us great peace of mind. Our child is well cared for in a safe, nurturing environment and has really thrived here. The preschool education provided is fantastic—engaging, structured, and well-suited for preparing children for primary school. We’ve seen real growth in our child's confidence, independence, and early learning skills. Highly recommend!”
“We’ve had such a wonderful experience with Apple Tree! The teachers are so warm and caring, and they made my child’s transition into the daycare so smooth. They welcomed us with such kindness and patience, helping my child settle in quickly and happily. Now my child loves going to daycare every day — we truly feel lucky to be part of the Apple Tree community! 🌿💛”
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