Free Kindergarten 20 Hours ECE

Bell Block Pohutakawa Kindergarten

New Plymouth, Bell Block

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Ages

2–5 years

Roll Size

37 children

Subsidies

20 Hours

Rating

3.7/5

About Bell Block Pohutakawa Kindergarten

Bell Block Pohutakawa Kindergarten is a free kindergarten in Bell Block, New Plymouth, with children currently enrolled aged 2–5 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 Bell Block Pohutakawa Kindergarten, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.

Community Profile

Roll & age distribution

Bell Block Pohutakawa Kindergarten currently has a roll of 37 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 2–5 years age band.

Ethnicity profile

European tamariki are the largest group (48% 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

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Tara Bhana

July 2023

“My 4 kids have been going here for over 10 years. The teachers are amazing and it’s such a laid back place! Lots of exciting things to do. The teachers have been consistent for many years which is good because the kids who have siblings already know them before they start! I highly recommend”

Bayley Tippins

March 2020

“Very professional and hard working. The head teacher is second to none in her work ethic, dedication to education and care of children.”

Dilbag Singh

November 2015