Birdwood Kindergarten
About Birdwood Kindergarten
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 Birdwood Kindergarten, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
Birdwood Kindergarten currently has a roll of 39 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 2–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
Pacific tamariki are the largest group (39% of the roll), alongside european, māori, 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
“Birdwood Kindy has become like family because they take such great care of our children. My 5 year old daughter is autistic and has just finished her two years at kindy and I can truly say each teacher took the time to get to know my daughter as a person and additionally support her different needs every single day she went there. Now my youngest 3 years old goes alone and she is so proud to call Birdwood her school. From Kristy, to Whaea Susan, Melanie, Maretta, and Poonam the entire team is what makes the kindy special and one of a kind.”
“Wonderful inclusive environment! Amazing outdoor play space, everyday there are new adventures to be found when we arrive in the morning. Lovely teachers who really take time to get to know your little one. So proud to have Birdwood as part of our 'village'”
“Birdwood kindergarten it one of a kind!!!! The teachers and staff are absolutely amazing 👏 , you can tell they absolutely have a passion for taking care of little ones and giving them the tools to learn ❤️ in the most nurturing environment!!!. They have a beautiful center that I couldn't believe when I walked in !!! My daughter absolutely loves it !!! She gets so excited to go to kindergarten and see her teaches and peers ❤️”
“Birdwood kindergarten is awesome, all 3 of mine have been through here and the teachers are so lovely. My children have love coming to birdwood x Thank you”
“Such a great kindergarten Highly recommend if you are in or around the area for your kiddies first step into the school world.There's so much to play and get creative with. Best thing about birdwood are the teachers ... they are amazing !! ❤️”
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