Equippers Kids Early Learning Centre

About Equippers Kids Early 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 Equippers Kids Early Learning Centre, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
Equippers Kids Early Learning Centre currently has a roll of 113 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
Pacific tamariki are the largest group (39% of the roll), alongside european, māori, 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
“Review for the Baby Room Team & Staff I just want to express my heartfelt gratitude to all the amazing carers in the baby room, as well as the wonderful staff throughout the centre — including the lovely team at reception. From the very beginning, you’ve all shown so much love, patience, and kindness toward our little one, and that truly means the world to us. You’ve made our transition into daycare so smooth and comforting — something I was really nervous about at first. Your gentle approach, warm smiles, and genuine care have made such a difference for our family. Thank you for treating our baby with so much love and care, and for creating such a welcoming, nurturing environment for all the children and families. We’re truly so grateful for everything you do. 💕”
“We’re very grateful to have found EquippersKids, first for our nephew and now youngest son. We trialed quite a few childcare centres locally and all though EKC was the furthest from our home, we're very happy with the care our children receive here. The Teachers and Team have been amazing, compassionate, accomodating and very supportive with both children's transition into preschool! And keeping our family informed and updated on their progress, accomplishments, milestones and daily activities and experiences. We love it here”
“This is our first time, officially, sending my kids to daycare. The first time I tried with my daughter somewhere else and it just didn't work out for various reasons. When we came to check out the place my husband and I knew straight away that this was it. We had such a peace about it, leaving our precious children in the capable and loving arms of the team here at Equippers Kids. Our children are our world and we are very grateful for the care and kindness they are shown here. Our kids literally don't want to leave to come home 😅 which is a testament to how safe they feel here. Thank you team!”
“Our son has absolutely thrived at Equippers Kids! We enrolled him part-time at 6 months old, which was definitely a worry for us as first-time parents, but he was welcomed by the most caring and passionate teachers. They have nurtured an environment that fully supports our son's development and they always keep us up to date. He's now 9 months old and some days he doesn't want to leave class when we pick him up lol. Highly recommend EQK if you're looking for a daycare that is values-based, family-centred and embraces your whole family :)”
“My child has been going to Equippers Kids Early Learning Centre since the beginning of this year and she has loved every moment so far. All the staff there are very welcoming and can smoothly help your child settle in with the other kids. Would highly recommend for parents looking into childcare , plus bonus Equippers Church (Manukau Campus) right next door :)”
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