Chelsea House
About Chelsea House
About Education & Care Service
Education & Care Services are mainstream early learning centres that offer full-day or part-day care with a structured curriculum, qualified teachers, and a focus on learning through play. They cater to families needing flexible childcare options and wanting a balanced approach that supports social, physical, and early academic development in a diverse environment.
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 Chelsea House, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
Chelsea House currently has a roll of 84 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
European tamariki are the largest group (72% 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
“Wonderful child care! We were only there for a short while but we couldn’t have been happier with how wonderful and kind the teachers are. Especially Sarah P, she just went above and beyond for our daughter and we couldn’t be more thankful for her. Would give 10 starts if I could!”
“I couldn't recommend this centre highly enough. If you want a centre that feels like family this is the centre for you!! Both of my sons have/ are at Chelsea House, my eldest son started when he was 2 years of age after moving back from Australia. The teachers went above an beyond to ensure he settled in nicely and felt comfortable in this major shift for him. My youngest is still currently at Chelsea House and has been since he was 7 months old. I have found as he has moved up through the rooms all the teachers are amazing and we get updates daily or weekly of his progress. It's a wonderful thing when you can drop off your child and know they are in safe hands.”
“My 4 year old daughter has been with Chelsea House since she was 7 months old, and I'm so happy I chose them to look after my girl. The staff are caring, fun and interested my daughter's development. She's formed close bonds with some really special teachers and I'm forever grateful to them for being key role models in her early years. The cente has played a big part in her development and they are definitely part of the reason why she's an such an awesome kid. Thanks for being amazing, Chelsea House.”
“We have been a member of the Chelsea House family since about 2016 - both our boys have loved their time at the centre (and still do!) We really appreciate the small ratios and classes. All the teachers in the centre seem to know the boys by name, and make everything so easy. From big cuddles at drop off if the kids are feeling a bit wobbly, to the beautiful learning stories that the teachers write - you can tell they genuinely love the children and what they do. We will genuinely be sad to see the day we graduate from the centre! Thank you to Jo-Ann and all teachers :)”
“Caring teachers, fantastic environment, always knew what my daughter had done that day.. we love Chelsea House.”
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