Doris Nicholson Kindergarten
About Doris Nicholson 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 Doris Nicholson Kindergarten, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
Doris Nicholson Kindergarten currently has a roll of 48 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 2–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
European tamariki are the largest group (71% of the roll), alongside māori, pacific, asian 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
“Huge thanks to the amazing team at Doris Nicholson for making Aeon’s transition so smooth and enjoyable! You've all been absolute rockstars. Your care, patience, and kindness have made a world of difference. We're forever grateful 🙏 5 stars isn't enough!”
“Love this place! My Son goes here and absolutely has a blast everyday. The teachers are so lovely as well!”
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