Central Kids Kindergartens - Selwyn
About Central Kids Kindergartens - Selwyn
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 - Selwyn, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
Central Kids Kindergartens - Selwyn currently has a roll of 40 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 2–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
Māori tamariki are the largest group (44% of the roll), alongside european, 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
“My daughter has only just recently started this kindy and is totally in love with the place. The teachers are welcoming and friendly and have a warm approach.”
“My 2 boys love it at Central Kids, Selwyn. The staff are so friendly and engage the children in so many different activities. I know my children are well cared for and enjoy their time at kindy which makes me feel so thankful to the kindy staff.”
“Our daughter tried transitioning at the start of the year, and the friendly team were so supportive through out our journey. She wasn't ready then but nearly a month ago she asked to go to kindy. She was so excited to run in the gate and greet everyone. And the teachers were all just so supportive as usual and helpful and amazing. They remembered us and she slotted right in. She is ready now and she's thriving, telling me about her day, how much fun she's had and how much she likes going. I feel good sending her to kindy and leaving her for the day. I was very anxious about the whole process but honestly the staff have made me feel so at ease and they show my daughter all the caring and patience I do. There's a fantastic out door feel to the place, it feels like a kids wonderland when you first visit with so much space and always different learning stations to feed her curious mind. I love that they have a nurse come in once a week if they need it and just the whole process and support of this place is really great. If there's somthing going on at home they are helpful and understanding to the child and I've seen the tears of some kids being cuddled away by teachers to laughter and giggles. I really recommend Selwyn to all wanting to try it out.”
“to of my children have attended this kindy and found it to a safe and rich environment to grow. The teachers are fantastic and the space is super well set out”
“A fantastic place for kids to play and grow. Great facilities and facilitators. I have only had positive experiences and interactions. I would recommend to anyone looking around the west side of Rotorua.”
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