Craighead Kindergarten Incorporated
About Craighead Kindergarten Incorporated
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 Craighead Kindergarten Incorporated, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
Craighead Kindergarten Incorporated currently has a roll of 38 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 2–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
European tamariki are the largest group (75% 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
“We can’t speak highly enough of Craighead Kindergarten! Our son has attended the kindergarten for nearly a year and a half. All of the teachers and staff are very friendly and have made us feel right at home from the beginning. Our son has learnt so much and his confidence has grown hugely from his time there. We look forward to our youngest starting in a year’s time!”
“Our daughter loves it here. The teachers and staff are so friendly and amazing with her.”
“Craighead Kindergarden gave our daughter a place of belonging after our move from Germany to Timaru. They have outstanding staff. As a whole family we always felt welcomed and valued. The inside and outside are gives the children the possibility to follow their interest in a calm and supportive environment. Especially the frequent trips gave my daughter the chance to gain confidence in a group she is part of. As parents we are always welcomed to join or to give our child the possibility to step up and feel secure without us. Even our girl turned 5 she is still there and enjoys some extra time as the oldest there before starting her transition to school. We will miss this place and will have so many great memories of our youngest daughters time there.”
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