Free Kindergarten 20 Hours ECE

Auckland Point Kindergarten

Nelson

4.5|

Ages

0–5 years

Roll Size

52 children

Subsidies

20 Hours

Rating

4.5/5

About Auckland Point Kindergarten

Auckland Point Kindergarten is a free kindergarten in Nelson, with children currently enrolled aged 0–5 years. It’s well suited for parents seeking community-based, not-for-profit early education led by qualified teachers, usually with sessional hours. This centre offers 20 Hours ECE funding.

About Free Kindergarten

Free Kindergartens typically offer sessional or part-day early learning programmes led by fully qualified teachers, following Te Whāriki and emphasising learning through play, social interaction, and community involvement. These centres cater to families seeking high-quality education in a not-for-profit, community-based setting with strong ties to local whānau.

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 Auckland Point Kindergarten, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.

Community Profile

Roll & age distribution

Auckland Point Kindergarten currently has a roll of 52 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.

Ethnicity profile

European tamariki are the largest group (53% of the roll), alongside māori, pacific, asian 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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Riley Norling

July 2025

“Great school I used to go there”

Arhlia Daly

March 2024

“I am a fellow student and I personally love it here❤🙂”

Lena Scott

February 2022

“Very friendly staff,made the kids feel real welcoming.”

Blair Walton

March 2021

“Awesome little school all the kids seem to love it there”

ash

August 2017

“Loved getting thought the by the way if you are wondering who was this it was Ashley I just left last year aka 2016 remember me please . Lol bye but I love the school so much thanks for helping me along my way to intermediate”