Free Kindergarten 20 Hours ECE

Epsom North Kindergarten

Auckland, Epsom

Ages

2–5 years

Roll Size

15 children

Subsidies

20 Hours

Rating

5/5

About Epsom North Kindergarten

Epsom North Kindergarten is a free kindergarten in Epsom, Auckland, with children currently enrolled aged 2–5 years. It’s well suited for parents seeking community-based, not-for-profit early education led by qualified teachers, usually with sessional hours. This centre offers 20 Hours ECE funding.

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 Epsom North Kindergarten, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.

Community Profile

Roll & age distribution

Epsom North Kindergarten currently has a roll of 15 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 2–5 years age band.

Ethnicity profile

European tamariki are the largest group (45% 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

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Felix Woodruffe

April 2024

Ruchi Singh

November 2020

Daryl and Andy Donaldson

November 2018

“Our grandaughter attended Epsom North Kindergarten for the past 2years and I have nothing but admiration for the teachers. They run an amazing curiculum of children learn by play.They are understanding of different cultures and the children love them.They have made the transition to school so easy for our grandaughter.I would totally recommend Epsom North Kindy it's a family inclusive kindy.”