Avonside Early Childhood Centre
About Avonside Early Childhood Centre
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 Avonside Early Childhood Centre, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
Avonside Early Childhood Centre currently has a roll of 26 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 1–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
European tamariki are the largest group (66% 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
“Had the worst experience when I took my son there when he was just 10 months old. The manager started talking to me about her personal life, making a milk formula bottle was too much,and the staff were so rude. Please don't send your children here. I'm very glad I took my boy out after 2 weeks. It was shocking”
“Our family absolutely love this preschool. My eldest daughter has been going there for over 3 years and the little one is in the under 2s room. The teachers are fantastic; they get to know the children as individuals and really care about them. The centre has a welcoming, family environment. Children are encouraged and supported to direct their own learning through play and guided activities. I genuinely believe that there could be no better preschool in the whole of Christchurch, and I feel very lucky to have found it!”
“This centre has everything I was looking for in a centre. Community based, licenced for a small number of children, great ratios, low fees, nice outdoor area. The best part is the staff are unreal and really get to know the children individually. Very special place.”
“Fantastic community playschool. A true focus on whanau. Teachers are great at fostering and encouraging children’s development through play prompts specially designed around each child’s individual interests. Couldn’t be happier with the care our daughters receive. Bonus- fees are very reasonable with low hourly rates.”
“Great centre. Community based, affordable rates, and the teachers are excellent and really get to know your kids.”
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