Creative Garden ELC - Dawson
About Creative Garden ELC - Dawson
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 ELC - Dawson, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
Creative Garden ELC - Dawson currently has a roll of 57 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
Pacific tamariki are the largest group (60% of the roll), alongside european, māori, 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
“Such a excellent place for early childhood learning. My daughter loves it there. Also the many upgrades that have happened around the centre are amazing. All staff are friendly, very welcoming. All smiles”
“Thank you teachers for always making sure my son is well looked after. He enjoys it here so much”
“We’ve had a great experience with creative garden Dawson very friendly and great teachers”
“Dawson School's creative garden provides exceptional care for my daughter, creating a nurturing environment that feels like a second home. I wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone seeking childcare. I truly appreciate their service and dedication to the children. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟”
“My Son and Grandson have really come along in alot of ways in there learning, social development. All the staff are exceptionally helpful and wonderful. Thank you Creative Gardens”
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