Colwill Kindergarten
About Colwill Kindergarten
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 Colwill Kindergarten, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
Colwill Kindergarten currently has a roll of 30 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 2–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
European tamariki are the largest group (31% 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
“My girl started here in May, she loves here! All the teachers are very friendly and supportive, very happy with the decision!”
“My little love had a bad experience at a kindergarten which left her feeling very anxious about starting a new one. I heard amazing things about Colwill kindergarten and when I first started communicating with Katrina I knew it was going to be the right fit. She was so helpful from the get go. I took my daughter in for a visit and the teachers eased my mind and hers about all the doubts we both had. So if you’re in need of a kindy for your little loves, please go along to Colwill Kindergarten, you won’t regret it at all. ❤️”
“A great kindergarten that set my two boys up really well. Great location and staff. I enjoyed the family picnics too.”
“I can't speak more highly of our experience at Colwill Kindy with our eldest son. He has thrived in the environment and nurturing from the teachers. I recieve regular updates via an app on the happenings at the kindy which is fantastic!! I'm so looking forward to the next following years as my other children attend!!!!”
“My kids were bullied by the white boys”
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