Education & Care Service 20 Hours ECE

Crackerjax Early Learning Centre

Dunedin, Green Island

Ages

0–5 years

Roll Size

53 children

Subsidies

20 Hours

Rating

5/5

About Crackerjax Early Learning Centre

Crackerjax Early Learning Centre is a education & care service in Green Island, Dunedin, with children currently enrolled aged 0–5 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 Crackerjax Early Learning Centre, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.

Community Profile

Roll & age distribution

Crackerjax Early Learning Centre currently has a roll of 53 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.

Ethnicity profile

European tamariki are the largest group (73% of the roll), alongside māori, pacific, asian 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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Tony Tang

July 2025

“CrackerJax has been such a warm and supportive presence for our family. One thing I really appreciate is that they organize effective school visits every two weeks — it made a huge difference for my child, who quickly adapted to the new school thanks to this extra support. The team is kind, thoughtful, and always puts the kids first. Whether it’s little surprises, a friendly chat, or help with transitions, they genuinely care. Couldn’t be more grateful!”