Education & Care Service 20 Hours ECE

Blue School

Greytown

Ages

2–5 years

Roll Size

46 children

Subsidies

20 Hours

Rating

5/5

About Blue School

Blue School is a education & care service in Greytown, with children currently enrolled aged 2–5 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 Blue School, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.

Community Profile

Roll & age distribution

Blue School currently has a roll of 46 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 2–5 years age band.

Ethnicity profile

European tamariki are the largest group (75% 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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Sophie Phipps

October 2024

“We absolutely love Blue School! It truly feels like a little community-based family. The teachers are incredible—so warm, caring, and dedicated. The resources are amazing, and it’s hands down the best daycare we’ve ever been part of. Our daughter had attended four other centers before finding Blue School, and the difference in what Blue School offers is huge! Our daughter has thrived here, and we couldn’t be happier. The environment is so nurturing, and we feel so lucky to be part of this amazing community!”

Rick Bryant

May 2017

“The owner Sian is just so fantastic with the kids and tries to accommodate their needs whilst helping them to develop and grow independently and as part of a community.”