Early Smiles Childcare & Learning Centre
About Early Smiles Childcare & Learning Centre
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 Early Smiles Childcare & Learning Centre, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
Early Smiles Childcare & Learning Centre currently has a roll of 16 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 1–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
Other tamariki are the largest group (67% of the roll), alongside european, 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
“So glad we picked Early Smiles to be our first daycare. He adjusted very quickly and the care and attention he gets from the teachers there is unmatched! I could feel the love at every drop off and pick up, I can tell he was happy there and am always reassured with wonderful pictures and updates throughout the day.”
“★★★★★ We enrolled our daughter with Early Smiles at 10 months. The teachers are exceptional - approachable, professional, and genuinely passionate about working with children. Within just a few weeks, my daughter was so comfortable that she didn't want to leave at pickup time, which speaks volumes about the quality of care she receives. The centre is always clean and tidy which is so important to us. Their structured approach to learning and development sets them apart, as does their excellent communication with parents through daily activity updates. It's wonderful to see our daughter thriving in such a positive environment where the teachers dedication and love for children is evident in every interaction.”
“I am very happy with Early Smiles Childcare Centre . The staff is warm and caring especially mama Najlaa, and the environment feels like a second home for my son. The daily activities are both educational and fun, and I’ve noticed so much growth in his skills. I highly recommend Early Smiles to any parent looking for reliable and loving care.”
“My child loves attending Early Smiles and doesn't want to leave in the evening. Attentive and caring teachers provide daily enriching activities. Indoor and outdoor play available and centre is always clean and tidy. Highly recommend 👍”
“High quality service, very caring staff. My son was feeling at home,very safe. It is a very comfortable daycare. Najla is a highly qualified teacher, and she treated my son and the other children as they are her own children. She helped my son build up his self-confidence and helped him learn to become a problem solver. Highly recommended.”
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