Education & Care Service 20 Hours ECE

Country Kids

Auckland, Henderson
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Ages
2–5 years
Roll Size
52 children
Subsidies
20 Hours
Rating
5/5

About Country Kids

Country Kids is a education & care service in Henderson, Auckland, with children currently enrolled aged 2–5 years. It’s well suited for families needing flexible full-day or part-day childcare with a balanced, mainstream early learning programme. This centre offers 20 Hours ECE funding.

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 Country Kids, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.

Community Profile

Roll & age distribution

Country Kids currently has a roll of 52 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 2–5 years age band.

Ethnicity profile

European tamariki are the largest group (51% 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

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chufan zhang
July 2025

“We absolutely love Country Kids! The natural, farm-based environment is truly unique and offers something really special for children. Surrounded by nature and animals, the centre provides plenty of outdoor play and hands-on experiences — my child especially looks forward to their regular farm visits! Highly recommend to any family looking for a nature-rich, caring early childhood centre!”

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Te Rina Nathan
March 2025

“If you are looking for Childcare for your child then look no further. Country kids is truly an amazing place. The teachers are so patient, caring and nuturing you can see they truly love caring for all the children. Country Kids are outdoor based/ all weather play and are 100% natural play with an awesome outdoor area and playground where the children can be adventurous. The farm visits are an invaluable learning experience for the children as well. My son has really thrived at Country Kids since he was 2 and has truly grown and learnt so much there. What Country Kids has done for my son especially preparing him for school is next to none. Absolutely top notch Childcare.”

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Claire L
January 2025

“am deeply grateful for the exceptional care and education my child received at Country Kids from ages 2 to 5. The team's dedication and expertise are truly commendable, providing a nurturing environment that felt like a second family. Even now, at age 9, Miss K remains fond of her time there, a testament to the lasting impact of their care. I wholeheartedly recommend Country Kids as the premier choice for education and nurturing in West Auckland.”

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Jade Yates
October 2024

“The best teaching team! All the kaiako here at Country Kids are warm, welcoming, supportive and amazing. Initially, I wanted to find a centre close home but decided that a 30 minute commute was well worth it. Our whānau have been here since June, and I’m so happy with how my daughter is going. My son, when old enough, will definitely be going here too. He loves Country Kids and so do we!”

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PC & Gyn
February 2024

“We love everything about Country Kids! So many fun activities, kids heroes police and firetruck visit, mobile library, farm visit, pony ride, animal feeding, the birthday celebration, graduation & Christmas party, Disco, outing trips, waterplay and so much more it's going to be a long PHD thesis to list them all...Lol...The childcare environment is so unique and always full of laugh! We loved the vibe of the center and so glad that our boy have his wonderful 3 years time in Country Kids, also sad that it's only 3 years and now he need to leave for school T.T. The teachers in Country Kids are so so so fun, patience, attentive, creative, and LOVE! Daily activities always well prepared for the kids to learn and have fun. Parents are well informed and updated if anything need to be attended, big or small all counted. To you all, Ra, Mel, Jean, Kimmy, Kate, Karen, Trasa, Cherish, Chanel, Colleen, and Juliana, thank you all million times for all your contribution, effort and taking care of our boy, we misses and love you all so much!”

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Contact Details

302 Henderson Valley Road, Henderson, Auckland

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