Childhood Concepts Birch Street
About Childhood Concepts Birch Street
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 Childhood Concepts Birch Street, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
Childhood Concepts Birch Street currently has a roll of 35 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
European tamariki are the largest group (50% 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
“I have had my two children at childhood concert in lower hutt. The help the team gave my daughter as she progressed towards school as give her a step up in adapting to a more structured classroom environment. Childhood concepts installed a self-confidence in her that has helped in making new friends on her journey in life. The help I have received in getting my son into childhood concepts upper hutt as he has moved from one site to another is much appreciated, he has settled in so well and loving it at upper hutt.”
“They are so lovely and welcoming. They genuinely care about the tamariki and do everything they can to ensure the whanau are confident and comfortable with the learning content and space. They really care and grow genuine bonds with the tamariki. I couldn’t recommend Childhood Concepts enough!”
“We've had a great learning journey in here. The teachers are highly experienced and truly care about the children's needs and development. The environment is warm and welcoming, with plenty of opportunities for the kids in different ages to explore and learn. My child has grown so much in her time here, both academically and socially. We really appreciated and would recommend this lovely centre to other parents.”
“Our experience at Childhood Concepts Birch Street has been incredibly positive. The centre has a warm and welcoming environment that instantly put us at ease. The staff is genuinely caring and attentive, always going above and beyond to ensure that each child feels safe and happy. The facilities are well-maintained, with a variety of engaging and educational activities that kept our child excited to go to school every day. From arts and crafts to outdoor play, there’s a good balance between learning and fun, which really helped in fostering our child’s creativity and social skills. One aspect that stood out was the open communication between the teachers and parents. We appreciated the updates on our child’s progress and the approachable nature of the admins whenever we had questions or concerns. Overall, Childhood Concepts Birch Street has been a fantastic place for our son to grow and learn. We highly recommend it to any parent looking for a nurturing and enriching environment for their little one.”
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