Curious Minds Early Learning Island Bay
About Curious Minds Early Learning Island Bay
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 Curious Minds Early Learning Island Bay, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
Curious Minds Early Learning Island Bay currently has a roll of 89 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
European tamariki are the largest group (72% 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
“I've had both of my kids at Island Bay Childcare and they have absolutely loved their time there. The under 2's room has been recently renovated and is such a nice space with a large dedicated area for babies who aren't on the move, i would not have felt comfortable sending my 6 month old baby anywhere else! Friendly staff, administrator Sarah and centre manager Beth are very engaging and talkative with whānau.”
“Highly recommend Island Bay Childcare - warm, friendly environment. I am at ease that I know my son will be taken care of. Teachers and Sarah - from the front desk go above and beyond for families - we feel very welcome here. Thanks for a great first experience of daycare it's been a dream!”
“Great staff and services. Classrooms are set up well and all the children are so happy. Outside play area is also well set up and supervised. Would highly recommended to anyone looking for outstanding childcare.”
“Have had my children at Island Bay Childcare for 4 years now. The staff are always friendly and professional. The on going communication I receive is always up to date and informative. Great onsite cooked meals that my kids always enjoy, fun actives planned throughout the day including water pay, painting and role play. Great outdoor spaces in each room including slides, sandpits, bikes etc. My children are always so excited to go there and I'm happy I can drop them off knowing they will have a fun & safe day.”
“The staff turnover rate is astonishingly high, no sooner have you got to know a new teacher then they are leaving again! Management and Owners are not very welcoming. Kids seem to have fun there tho and the teachers,(the ones that actually bother to stick around long enough), are good with the kids and teach them a wide range of things.”
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