Central Kids Kindergartens - Thames
About Central Kids Kindergartens - Thames
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 - Thames, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
Central Kids Kindergartens - Thames currently has a roll of 36 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 2–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
European tamariki are the largest group (33% 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
“Our experience with this kindy has been amazing. They have different activities set out everyday, and a big outdoor play area. We had 2 children enrolled here, 1 of them who has recently started school. The teachers put so much time and effort into our kids. It makes you comfortable knowing you are leaving your child in safe hands.”
“What a fantastic experience. It’s always a big step starting kindy but my granddaughter has taken to it like a duck to water and I attribute this to the fabulous teachers that are attentive and engaging with all the tamariki. Central kids is a well thought out centre with great indoor/outdoor flow with an impressive sandpit. I couldn’t be happier with our experience so far and would highly recommend this centre to the Thames community.”
“My two younger children attend/attended central kids Thames and love it there. The teacher are absolutely amazing they helped settle my son into primary school and continue to support my daughter with her development. It has been so good watching my children grow and thrive within kindy. I would 100% recommend to everyone to send your children here”
“Both of my girls absolutely LOVE central kids Thames and all of their amazing teachers. There is a huge outdoor area which is always set up with new and fun things to do, as is the rest of the kindy. The teachers are incredible at their jobs, really getting to know and caring about every child. Wouldn’t want to send them anywhere else!”
“My son loves his Central Kids kaiako and friends. The large outdoor area is well resourced and fun. The environment and learning spaces are well designed for child engagement. Thank you CK Thames”
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