Don Buck Kindergarten
About Don Buck Kindergarten
About Free Kindergarten
Free Kindergartens typically offer sessional or part-day early learning programmes led by fully qualified teachers, following Te Whāriki and emphasising learning through play, social interaction, and community involvement. These centres cater to families seeking high-quality education in a not-for-profit, community-based setting with strong ties to local whānau.
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 Don Buck Kindergarten, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
Don Buck Kindergarten currently has a roll of 36 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 2–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
European tamariki are the largest group (29% 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
“Highly recommend DBK, the staff are warm, welcoming and take great care of the kids. The outside space is large with plenty of play equipment, perfect for kids who love being outdoors like mine. The staff have been so helpful with my Autistic sons extra needs and making referrals for supports for him.”
“Wonderful kindergarten! My oldest daughter went here and without a doubt, I feel this was the best place for her preschool learning. Her younger sister is currently attending at this kindergarten and she love being there! A great place for children to learn, whilst having fun in a safe and caring environment. Great communication and amazing caring kaiako who make you feel like part of the kindy whanau immediately.”
“Such a fantastic place. My children have loved attending dbk. Fun activities everyday like water play, baking and gardening. Very involved teachers who have all the children’s needs met. Couldn’t ask for a better place to send my babes.”
“I enrolled my daughter during Covid lockdown and I could not believe the difference in her behaviour and how she made a few friends. She started to talk more and tell me all the teacher's names with great confidence. When your child comes home and has excitement in their eyes for the next day to go back, then you know this was the right place for them. If you have young kids 3 years+ get them in here and you will not regret it. My biggest regret was not coming sooner. My daughter will be moving onto primary school this year and I have to say the best times that she has here I know I will miss these great teachers always. Lastly the sensory medias they have are amazing and they are always outside of the "norm" and very spontaneous I enjoy them especially the glitter play dough. So do not delay come in and see the team and it will be the best decision you make for you child,”
“Great kindy. Both my girls have attended Don Buck with the younger one still here. Awesome teaching staff on board. Really helped my little ones in those early years. Supportive learning environment if your looking at kindy in the Massey area this is a place to check out !”
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