Education & Care Service 20 Hours ECE

Blenheim Early Childhood Centres and Kindergartens Inc Uptown Preschool

Blenheim
4.7|
Ages
1–5 years
Roll Size
41 children
Subsidies
20 Hours
Rating
4.7/5

About Blenheim Early Childhood Centres and Kindergartens Inc Uptown Preschool

Blenheim Early Childhood Centres and Kindergartens Inc Uptown Preschool is a education & care service in Blenheim, with children currently enrolled aged 1–5 years. It’s well suited for families needing flexible full-day or part-day childcare with a balanced, mainstream early learning programme. This centre offers 20 Hours ECE funding.

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 Blenheim Early Childhood Centres and Kindergartens Inc Uptown Preschool, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.

Community Profile

Roll & age distribution

Blenheim Early Childhood Centres and Kindergartens Inc Uptown Preschool currently has a roll of 41 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 1–5 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.

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November 2022
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October 2022

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Contact Details

Uptown Preschool 59 Hospital Road, Blenheim

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