Free Kindergarten 20 Hours ECE

Central Kids Kindergartens - Kinloch

Kinloch-Taupo
5|
Ages
2–5 years
Roll Size
14 children
Subsidies
20 Hours
Rating
5/5

About Central Kids Kindergartens - Kinloch

Central Kids Kindergartens - Kinloch is a free kindergarten in Kinloch-Taupo, with children currently enrolled aged 2–5 years. It’s well suited for parents seeking community-based, not-for-profit early education led by qualified teachers, usually with sessional hours. This centre offers 20 Hours ECE funding.

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 Central Kids Kindergartens - Kinloch, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.

Community Profile

Roll & age distribution

Central Kids Kindergartens - Kinloch currently has a roll of 14 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 2–5 years age band.

Ethnicity profile

European tamariki are the largest group (59% of the roll), alongside māori, 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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Nicola Milicich
June 2021

“Perfect, safe place for our girls to attend. Love the people, love the area and the opportunities the children get there including plenty of outdoor play and exploring.”

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Tess Anderson
June 2021

“Our home away from home. What a great place to play and explore, great staff, so lucky to have Kinloch Kindergarten in our community.”

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Nick and Amanda O'Brien
June 2021

“Kinloch kindy is a great little community kindy. You know it is good when your kid asks if it is a kindy day every morning!”

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Contact Details

C/o Kinloch Community Hall 14 Mata Place, Kinloch-Taupo

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