Big Hugz Early Learning Centre Limited
About Big Hugz Early Learning Centre Limited
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 Big Hugz Early Learning Centre Limited, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
Big Hugz Early Learning Centre Limited currently has a roll of 39 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
Asian tamariki are the largest group (49% of the roll), alongside european, māori, pacific 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
“We are so grateful for the loving and supportive environment you provide. Our son always comes home happy and excited to share what he’s learned each day.”
“Such a loving and caring environment. My daughter is thriving1 thanks to Yvonne and the team. If i could give more stars i would.”
“We are very grateful for the teachers’ care! My son is always happy at daycare and has made great progress. The teachers are kind, patient, and communicate well. The environment is clean, safe, and full of fun activities. Highly recommended!”
“Big Hugz Early Learning Centre in Hamilton has been a wonderful place for my daughter. The teachers are warm, caring, and genuinely invested in the kids’ growth. The centre provides a safe, fun, and engaging environment, and my daughter is always excited to go. We’ve seen great progress in her confidence and social skills. Highly recommend Big Hugz!”
“We’ve had multiple whaanau come through Big Hugz and we have never been disappointed. We trust and have loved having the team guide our children through their learning journey”
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