Discovery Nursery and Cottage
About Discovery Nursery and Cottage
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 Discovery Nursery and Cottage, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
Discovery Nursery and Cottage currently has a roll of 35 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
Asian tamariki are the largest group (48% 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
“We’ve had a wonderful experience with Discovery! My child just completed their time there, and we couldn't be happier. The teachers are incredibly caring, supportive, and attentive to each child’s individual needs. Our child has grown in confidence, made great friendships, and always looked forward to attending. The learning environment is fun, nurturing, and thoughtfully structured. The van service has also been a great support — it’s reliable and convenient. The van staff are friendly and kind, always greeting the children with a warm smile and ensuring a safe and pleasant ride every day. A heartfelt thank you to the amazing team at Discovery for creating such a positive and encouraging space for early learning!”
“I recently finished putting all 3 of my children through here. The team is so cooperative and worked with me collaboratively with each of my kids needs. The layout is great with under 2s in their own separate building, it is so well thought out and the outside area has a lot of activities. Not to mention all of the kids loved saying hello and bye to me, it is such a friendly family positive vibe. Highly recommend, especially for under 2s they have so many resources and such a nice quiet dedicated space!!”
“We absolutely loved our time at Discovery. The team was excellent, with clear and thoughtful communication throughout. We’re especially grateful for the care and attention they showed when our son had fractured his bone, the entire team took such great care of him. We truly miss being part of Discovery.”
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