Barnardos Early Learning Centre Wellington Central
About Barnardos Early Learning Centre Wellington Central
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 Barnardos Early Learning Centre Wellington Central, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
Barnardos Early Learning Centre Wellington Central currently has a roll of 55 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
European tamariki are the largest group (51% 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
“My son went to Barnardos Wellington Central for 2 years, the staff were so lovely, always welcomed him in the morning, knew my son well, his interests and how he learns. My son was well set up and transitioned smoothly to big school, which is really valuable for us. My son was also bilingual, the teachers encouraged him to speak in our language and tried to learn simple words in Tagalog so engage with him. Highly recommend this centre to anyone especially if you come from a different culture and country, they are very diverse and inclusive. Very happy with the quality of education they provide.”
“My Son attended Wellington Central from Apr 2020 until Aug 2025. We met so many staff at the Centre throughout this time and we found that all of them were so loving and warm towards Cooper. He was always greeted with smiles and hugs and he thrived whilst at the Centre. The staff went out of their way to find toys amd activities that interested him and they found many way to engage him in everything. Thank you to the Managers, past and present, and to all the team, past and present. We were sad to leave and I have and would again recommend Barnardos Central to any parent looking for Daycare.🙂”
“We are happy with our choice and highly recommend Barnardos Wellington Central :) The centre is clean and spacious, and I love that they plan nutritious meals for the children. The place is very warm, friendly, and has really taken care of our son. As parents, it is extremely important to us to find a childcare where we could entrust our little one to capable hands. We feel like it was our second home :) Shoutout to Aswathi and to all the teachers for being dedicated and for inspiring the children to learn and have fun at the same time. Your passion has made a positive impact on my son’s journey. Our family really appreciate the care you have for our little one :)”
“Am very glad my son is attending Barnardos Wellington Central. The teachers are so friendly and attentive! Kids are provided with freshly cooked meals everyday. Nappies are included as well. Huge outdoor play area right in the Wellington central is a plus. Aswathi, the centre manager is amazing and so welcoming. Highly recommend it for anyone looking for a daycare!”
“We are so glad about our decision to choose Barnardos Early Learning Centre Wellington Central for our child. The teachers are very attentive and caring, and the centre manager is awesome, too. The centre also organises lots of fun activities all year round. We receive regular updates on the learning and development of our toddler daughter and have noticed that she has learned to communicate better and get along well with her friends. She is always excited to go to school and meet her teachers and friends, and we are at peace knowing that our child is in safe hands. Thank you, Barnardos team.”
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