Cuddles Early Learning Centre
About Cuddles 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 Cuddles Early Learning Centre, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
Cuddles Early Learning Centre currently has a roll of 52 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
Asian tamariki are the largest group (47% 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
“Amazing place for children to learn and grow. A focused learning programme for getting ready for school and superior care throughout the centre makes this centre a Must Visit if you are thinking about care for your child. 😍”
“My son had a wonderful time at Cuddles from when he was one and a half years old until he was almost three. Under the guidance of the teachers, he grew a lot, learned many ways to interact with others, and formed many beautiful friendships. Nicole and Tony from the Snuggle Room were always willing to listen to his needs and constantly encouraged him to express himself. At the same time, manager Winnie was always ready to improve her team to meet the children's needs. I'm extremely grateful to every teacher at Cuddles！”
“A lovely ECE centre with wonderful, caring staff. They have a modern, purpose built premises and provide nutritious cooked meals/ snacks throughout the day. Our daughter thoroughly enjoyed her years at Cuddles.”
“I can't say enough good things about Lexie's new preschool! It's been two months since my daughter started here, and the transformation has been incredible. Not only has she become brave and confident, but she's also flourishing academically. From the warm welcome to the nurturing environment, every aspect of this preschool fosters growth and development. The teachers are amazing, and their dedication shines through in every interaction. We are beyond grateful for the positive impact this school has had on our daughter. Highly recommend!”
“We moved from the North Island and looked at 14 daycare centres before landing on cuddles. We were so pleased with our last daycare centre that it was hard to find something that matched that standard. Thank goodness for Cuddles! From the moment we walked through that front door we were welcomed by centre manager Winnie and her team. Her and her team are exceptional. They genuinely care for the children and I personally love the centre’s philosophy on assisting children with learning tools for emotion regulation. As a parent, you have to trust your gut instinct and for us our gut said “this is our centre”. We start settling visits this week and are over the moon with our choice. HIGHLY recommend.”
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