Cascades Kindergarten
About Cascades Kindergarten
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 Cascades Kindergarten, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
Cascades Kindergarten currently has a roll of 51 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 2–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
European tamariki are the largest group (34% 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
“What a fantastic experience at Cascades Kindergarten! The teachers are so warm, caring, and attentive to each child's individual needs. They are all incredibly friendly, and they make every effort to make sure each child feels special, respected and loved. My child has developed not only skills but also confidence and independence. We are so grateful to have joined this kindergarten.”
“My older son went to Cascades Kindergarten and now after 5 years, my daughter is also here. We love our kindergarten and the teachers are all very lovely and supportive. There is always fun activities so my child always comes home very happily talking about everything there. Really appreciate all the teachers☺️”
“Cascades Kindergarten is fantastic. The teachers are great, and the care they take with the kids really shows. The kindy is well-maintained, and my son has learned so much. Highly recommend!”
“I attended Cascades Kindergarten many years ago and had an amazing experience. My child now attends and it’s the exact same experience for him. The teachers are all so lovely, supportive and very attentive. He settled in very quickly and although he’s quite shy he immediately felt very comfortable and safe. I also have a long time friend whose younger siblings had recently attended Cascades and they too have nothing but great things to say.”
“My son is adjusted well to Cascades Kindergarten, a path also taken by my niece before she progressed to primary school. The kindergarten boasts excellent teachers and a supportive environment. I have been impressed that my sensitive child has not experienced any problems with the teachers or the school surroundings. Furthermore, his eagerness to attend school has led me to extend his days, and I appreciate that the program remains affordable.”
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