Education & Care Service 20 Hours ECE

Bright Beginnings Childcare Centre

Whanganui

Ages

0–5 years

Roll Size

27 children

Subsidies

20 Hours

Rating

5/5

About Bright Beginnings Childcare Centre

Bright Beginnings Childcare Centre is a education & care service in Whanganui, with children currently enrolled aged 0–5 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 Bright Beginnings Childcare Centre, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.

Community Profile

Roll & age distribution

Bright Beginnings Childcare Centre currently has a roll of 27 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.

Ethnicity profile

European tamariki are the largest group (80% of the roll), alongside 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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Alysha Blenkinsop

November 2025

“Amazing staff ! Never had any issues. Can’t fault the place at all! My son loves it here and has made some really cool friends! Highly recommend. Very pleased we choose this preschool ❤️”

Jacob Campbell

May 2023

“I wouldnt trust anybody else with my child. The staff is absolutely amazing. All of them, Natalie, Millie, Jess, Jodi, Rosa, Lorri…. you name them the are all fantastic! The center feels like home, it’s welcoming, warm and inclusive. They really treat each child like their own and they adapt to the very different needs each one has. I have no words to further explain how happy I am with BB, I feel very lucky to have s spot and would recommend it without a doubt! Regards, Andrea Campbell”

Jacob Campbell

January 2023

“What a fantastic daycare! I cannot thank Bright Beginnings enough for making me feel so confident returning to work and leaving my baby. They have the best team for under 2s. This daycare doesn’t focus on numbers but totally in the quality of relationships that can be built. Special thanks to caroline and Natalie”