Central Kids Kindergartens - Pūtauaki

About Central Kids Kindergartens - Pūtauaki
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 - Pūtauaki, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
Central Kids Kindergartens - Pūtauaki currently has a roll of 27 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 2–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
Māori tamariki are the largest group (65% of the roll), alongside european, pacific, 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
“My Son, loves his kindy and so do we. He especially loves his Kaiako and Jo being his favorite (no offense ladies) 🤭. It is peace of mind knowing that my son is well looked after and they know him so well. We as whanau are well informed on everything, through fb post, verbal communication, story park or via txt messages. The level of learning is high as my son has learnt a karakia that he has happily shared with us and taught us, which in turn has built up his confidence. I could write a novel about how much we love Putauaki Kindergarten, but actions speak louder then words. So go in and meet everyone for yourself. ✨️🌈🙌🫶”
“Pūtauaki Kindy is absolutely amazing! From the moment we walked in, we felt like part of a big, loving whānau. The kaiako are so kind, patient, and genuinely care about every child. You can really feel the aroha in everything they do — it's such a nurturing and inspiring environment. Our son has grown so much in confidence and creativity thanks to their support. We’re so grateful to be part of this beautiful community. Ngā mihi nui to the whole team at Pūtauaki!”
“Pūtauaki is a welcoming environment where tamariki have the opportunity to learn through play. A place where the team works in partnership with whānau, taking a collaborative approach that places tamariki at the center of everything we do.”
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