Free Kindergarten 20 Hours ECE

Blockhouse Bay Kindergarten

Auckland, Blockhouse Bay

4.3|

Ages

2–5 years

Roll Size

50 children

Subsidies

20 Hours

Rating

4.3/5

About Blockhouse Bay Kindergarten

Blockhouse Bay Kindergarten is a free kindergarten in Blockhouse Bay, Auckland, 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 Blockhouse Bay Kindergarten, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.

Community Profile

Roll & age distribution

Blockhouse Bay Kindergarten currently has a roll of 50 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 2–5 years age band.

Ethnicity profile

Asian tamariki are the largest group (56% of the roll), alongside european, māori, pacific, 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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Nasiah Haider

October 2024

“One of the best kindergarten for learning.my two kids experienced this kindergarten they were very happy and teachers are very friendly.”

Shaijal Prasad

May 2023

“Most welcoming staff ! My daughter loves going kindy keep up the great work team”

NZ AU

September 2022

“Super careless staff. Does not care about your child at all. Leave your child on their own for whole day. They need to hire more energetic and young staff who could encourage your kid to participate in activities rather leaving them on their own for whole day. Does not recommend at all. Stay away from this place”

Saima Ali

July 2019