Creative Garden Early Learning Centre

About Creative Garden Early Learning Centre
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 Creative Garden Early Learning Centre, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
Creative Garden Early Learning Centre currently has a roll of 61 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
Asian tamariki are the largest group (41% of the roll), alongside european, māori, pacific, 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 daughter had been going to Creative Garden since she was 1 year old, we've had a great experience. The teachers are kind,caring, and really supportive. She's leaned so much, made great friends, and always come home happy. The centre is safe, clean and full of fun activities. We're really thankful for the care and love she gets everyday.”
“Our daughter has been attending Creative Gardens since she was just 1 year old, and I honestly couldn’t be more grateful for the love, care, and support she has received over the years. From the very beginning, the staff have been incredibly warm, patient, and nurturing. They took the time to really understand her personality, needs, and routine, which made the transition so much easier—not just for her, but for us as parents too. The environment at Creative Gardens is creative, safe, and full of opportunities to learn and grow. The activities are well-planned, age-appropriate, and designed to build confidence, imagination, and social skills. I’ve always been impressed with how the educators encourage independence while also being there to support and guide when needed. What I really love is how the team communicates with parents—they keep us updated with daily routines, photos, and milestones, which has helped us stay connected with her journey even when we’re at work. Now that she’s 3 year old,we can really see the positive impact Creative Gardens has had on her. She’s confident, kind, curious, and excited to learn—and a big part of that is thanks to the foundation laid at this centre.To all the amazing teachers and staff at Creative Gardens—thank you for everything you’ve done and continue to do. You’ve created a second home for our daughter, and we’ll always appreciate it.”
“We have been a part of the Creative Gardens Early Learning Center, Otahuhu for a little over a year now. Both my boys are enrolled & they love it! The staff are super friendly and always willing to go above and beyond for our kids. They’ve made my transition back to work an easy one, knowing my babies are well looked after in a clean and inclusive environment.”
“My Son has been at Creative Garden Otahuhu for almost a year now, he started at 5months old ( very challenging with him being so little) His teachers made the transition so easy for us both. Since then he has been well looked after and cared for! He's learning new things everyday an loves to see his teachers and friends. excellant communication with the whole team Thank you so Much to everyone! I would highly recommend creative garden Otahuhu.”
“Our time spent at Creative Garden Otahuhu has proved its investment, not only for myself (as a parent) but for my child. Everyone at this centre, from front-desk, to staff, and even the directors behind the ELC are passionate about education and are well equipped to assisting your child throughout their educational journey. My child LOVED coming to CG Otahuhu; the centre was always clean, run by dedicated staff, and promoted + installed amazing values, that my child has continued to carry in him ever since. Plus, with it being a very new centre, the indoor + outdoor layout were both modern and versatile. They also have three seperate rooms depending on your child's age and their stage of development. I 100% recommend this centre -- it's the perfect place for your child to be cared for, grow up in, and develop long-lasting positive traits that will aid them during their transition into school! Thanks team at Creative Garden Otahuhu! (:”
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