Education & Care Service 20 Hours ECE

Casa Dei Bambini Foundation School

Christchurch, Richmond
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Ages
2–5 years
Roll Size
43 children
Subsidies
20 Hours
Rating
5/5

About Casa Dei Bambini Foundation School

Casa Dei Bambini Foundation School is a education & care service in Richmond, Christchurch, 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 Casa Dei Bambini Foundation School, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.

Community Profile

Roll & age distribution

Casa Dei Bambini Foundation School currently has a roll of 43 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 2–5 years age band.

Ethnicity profile

European tamariki are the largest group (55% 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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Dane Wafer
November 2025

“Casa is such an awesome space to help prepare children for school. All three of our children have attended - the older children still like to visit. All the teaching team in put so much effort to do the best for the kids, are really engaged and great to deal with. They are really supportive as well. I know of families that have traveled from Rolleston or Rangiora which should say it all. 100% recommend Casa.”

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Tom Roulston-Greene
November 2025

“Our daughter has been attending Casa Di Bambini since just after she turned two. She’ll be heading off to school next year and I truly don’t think she could be any better prepared for what’s ahead, both academically and socially, thanks to the incredible team at Casa and the wonderful environment they've created. Choosing Casa has likely been the best parenting decision we’ve ever made. The care, patience, and genuine love the teachers show every single day has given our daughter confidence, independence, and taught her more than I previously would have believed possible. If you really want to unlock and see for yourself the amazing feats your child is capable of then take a visit to Casa, you will not regret it for one second. As for the wonderful people who make it all possible. A heartfelt thank you to Maree, Angela, Els, Liz, Sarah, and Tammy, your dedication and warmth have made such a lasting impact on Anya (and on us). We feel so lucky to have had you all guide her through these formative years.”

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Sarah Kitto
October 2025

“I would give Casa a 100 star rating if I could. Both my children have absolutely thrived under the care of the beautiful team at Casa. All the teachers care for the children if they were their own and also provide encouragement and support to parents as well. The environment is nurturing, but also inspires creativity and makes learning fun. Also having the red zone as their backyard is a major bonus. If you can, I would highly recommend sending your child here!!”

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Matt Kitto
October 2025

“We couldn’t be happier with Casa dei Bambini. Both of our children have attended, and moving our eldest here from another pre-school was the best decision we could have made. The teachers are incredible; caring, attentive, and truly dedicated to each child’s growth. Casa has given both of our kids the best possible start to their schooling journey. It’s been well worth the drive across town, and we’re so grateful to have found such a great place.”

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Shanelle Lovegrove
September 2025

“Our daughter, who is about to start primary school next month, has been at Casa since she turned two. For the past 18 months I have been doing the 40 minute drive from Oxford to Casa every day (as we moved to the country) - that’s how highly we regard Casa. Our daughter positively thrives there and the driving effort has been so worth it. She is mindful of others, thoughtful, kind, loves movement and dance, and enjoys her learning - all fostered by her teachers/Casa. She can tell you all about the Triassic and Cretaceous periods, metamorphosis, and what plants need to grow in detail. She has been supported to read at a basic level, write her own short stories in her own handwriting, and get a decent grasp numbers and counting. Casa has given our daughter the very best foundation for her lifelong learning journey, and also for her life too, to be honest. These gorgeous people helped raise our child and she is wholesome and full of curiosity and light. If you want an incredible learning environment supported by teachers with immense experience and lovely wee peers for your child to grow with, then Casa hands down. We will miss Casa so much.”

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50 Flesher Ave, Richmond, Christchurch

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