Bright Beginnings Early Learning Centre - Howick
About Bright Beginnings Early Learning Centre - Howick
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 Early Learning Centre - Howick, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
Bright Beginnings Early Learning Centre - Howick currently has a roll of 94 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
European tamariki are the largest group (45% 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
“Went here to see this daycare for my child to attend very disappointed, it was messy, dirty very unprofessional and the teachers were not welcoming or presentable at all! I was extremely upset coming here and seeing how out of control this centre was. I will definitely not be sending my child here with the lack of education and respect I saw. *I have actually visited under a different name, and that response you have made about me not visiting just shows the lack of professionalism at this centre. Sorry for my honest review but I’m truely disappointed*”
“After searching far and wide, 20mins from home. I found the perfect place to leave my baby. He started at 3months old, couldn’t sit on his own and today he finished kindy. Thankyou to the teachers at Bright Beginnings Howick for loving my Son! ❤️”
“The center is well managed. Teachers and parents have friendly and supportive relationships. I love being able to drop my son off and know he is in awesome hands. Thank you BBLC.”
“Lovely daycare with a great vibe. Staff are kind, the food is great, and routines are well set. There are lots of fun activities for the kids. Our little one has really settled in and enjoys every day there!”
“My daughter has been going to Bright Beginnings since last 3 years and the difference we’ve seen in her confidence, language, and social skills has been amazing. The teachers are incredibly nurturing, professional, and genuinely care about the children. The environment is clean, safe, and full of stimulating activities. My daughter looks forward to going each day, which gives us such peace of mind as parents. Highly recommend to any family looking for a supportive and enriching place for their little one.”
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