Dandelions and Dragonflies

About Dandelions and Dragonflies
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 Dandelions and Dragonflies, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
Dandelions and Dragonflies currently has a roll of 32 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
European tamariki are the largest group (65% of the roll), alongside māori, pacific 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
“As a parent returning to work, it was daunting having to leave my 7-month old in someone else’s care, but the D&D team made the transition so so easy, and now I'm pretty sure my daughter prefers to be there than home - she absolutely loves it! They keep us updated throughout the day with photos and messages, so we always know how naps, feeds, and playtime are going. It's really nice to know how loved and cared for she is by all the teachers!”
“An absolutely wonderful team who go above and beyond for the kids. There is a real sense of community at the centre. The kids feel part of the wider community in no time.”
“Great kindy in the heart of the community. Warm lovely teachers and a fun environment both inside and out. I love that they encourage our tamariki to explore the local area on outings and the close relationship to the area school next door.”
“We love it so much! The space is nice and open inside making it feel light and inviting, the playground and outdoor area is soo big and full of adventures and activities. The staff are incredible, so supportive and kind! They feel like they are on that parenting journey every step of the way, they share genuine excitement when our tamariki reaches new milestones! The transition to the Onewhero Area school was a big tick for us, as the visits/inclusion and familiarity with the school will make a huge difference in the transition there later on for our boy! And for our sons egg and nut allergies they are extremely careful and thorough and making him feel included in kai time as well as feeling safe! Harper has come a long way and even showing signs of big improvement in his confidence and eating and trying new things! We love it here and all the staff! Looking forward to seeing how our son grows over the next couple years!”
“Dandelions and Dragonflies Childcare is fantastic and my son is very happy here. Not only is the centre well equipped with an awesome indoor/outdoor play area with plenty of resources, the children are always engaged in a huge variety of activities. The teachers are brilliant and take time with the children as well as constantly contributing to their learning and development. Communication to parents is of a high level. I would highly recommend Dandelions and Dragonflies Childcare to other parents.”
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