Central Kids Kindergartens - Ōwhata
About Central Kids Kindergartens - Ōwhata
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 - Ōwhata, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
Central Kids Kindergartens - Ōwhata currently has a roll of 40 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 2–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
European tamariki are the largest group (42% of the roll), alongside māori, pacific, asian 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
“Two of my 3 children have attended Owhata kindy; it’s a beautiful space with lots of play and learning opportunities; the teachers are just wonderful :)”
“We couldn’t be happier with our experience at CK Owhata. The teachers are warm, caring, and truly passionate about early childhood education. Our child has grown so much—socially, emotionally, and academically—since starting here. The kindergarten is bright, clean, and full of engaging activities that make learning fun. Play Area is huge. Communication with parents is excellent, and it really feels like a community. We are so grateful to have found a place where our child feels safe, supported, and excited to go every day. Highly recommend!”
“i habe has both my boys go though this kindy and my oldest boy didnt want to leave and now i am having the same with my yonugest he dont want to go to school as he wants to stay at kindy with his teachers and friends and thats what the teachers do there they really get to bond with your child in a good way and get to meet good friends of there age if i was to able to have abouth child i would be putting that child through owhata to me this kindy is a A++ kindy and would recommened owhata kindy to all new parents/ granparents looking for a good place for thier children well look no further you have found the best one right here”
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