Dorie Community Preschool
About Dorie Community Preschool
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 Dorie Community Preschool, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
Dorie Community Preschool currently has a roll of 29 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
European tamariki are the largest group (56% of the roll), alongside 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
“Nice friendly place”
“We had the best experience with this beautiful preschool. From the staff to the preschool facility itself we could not fault it! A very supportive team of teachers and the best part is the outdoor area, your regular city preschool just does not compare. It also provides the essential education experience children need before starting their schooling journey. Three children through this preschool and we recommend to all our friends with young ones. Thanks, Dorie Preschool : )”
“The most amazing community preschool with the most incredible teachers! I cannot say enough great things about this school & how much my two kiddos love it. My kids started here at age 2 (boy) & 10 months (girl) and they’ve come on leaps & bounds! Rural setting, quiet area so no traffic but lots of tractors and cows to see (bonus in my sons eyes!)”
“Amazing facility, lots of outdoor space eith real grass! Community owned. Amazing teachers and low teacher children ratio. I have had 3 children attend and all have loved this preschool.”
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