Education & Care Service 20 Hours ECE

Curious Minds Early Learning Johnsonville

Wellington, Johnsonville
4.5|
Ages
0–5 years
Roll Size
79 children
Subsidies
20 Hours
Rating
4.5/5

About Curious Minds Early Learning Johnsonville

Curious Minds Early Learning Johnsonville is a education & care service in Johnsonville, Wellington, with children currently enrolled aged 0–5 years. It’s well suited for families needing flexible full-day or part-day childcare with a balanced, mainstream early learning programme. This centre offers 20 Hours ECE funding.

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 Johnsonville, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.

Community Profile

Roll & age distribution

Curious Minds Early Learning Johnsonville currently has a roll of 79 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.

Ethnicity profile

European tamariki are the largest group (55% 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

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Mason Mcquillan
December 2025

“Pretty good”

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Larissa Luvison
August 2024
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Julie Pugh
July 2021

“Amazing daycare. Our little twin grandsons are really well looked after. Thank you guys.xx”

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Vikki Sandvid
July 2019

“Amazing teachers and staff. My 4.5 year old has been here since he was 2 and we both love the place. They have taught him so much and are always kind and friendly. Delicious healthy food throughout the day.”

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Tyne L
February 2017

“Love this daycare, wonderful staff👍😁, best in Johnsonville by far.”

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Contact Details

34-36 Bannister Avenue, Johnsonville, Wellington

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