Education & Care Service 20 Hours ECE

Explore & Flourish

Tauranga, Judea

Ages

1–5 years

Roll Size

59 children

Subsidies

20 Hours

Rating

5/5

About Explore & Flourish

Explore & Flourish is a education & care service in Judea, Tauranga, with children currently enrolled aged 1–5 years. It’s well suited for families needing flexible full-day or part-day childcare with a balanced, mainstream early learning programme. This centre offers 20 Hours ECE funding.

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 Explore & Flourish, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.

Community Profile

Roll & age distribution

Explore & Flourish currently has a roll of 59 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 1–5 years age band.

Ethnicity profile

European tamariki are the largest group (77% 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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Catherine Portland

June 2024

“Our son has attended Explore & Flourish for the past 3 years. His teachers are super proactive and create fun, meaningful learning experiences which have really triggered his curiosity. We love seeing photos via the Storypark app, and hearing from him about all the incredible adventures and activities that he participates in during his days at Explore and Flourish. We appreciate how each of his teachers individually bring such wonderful, warm qualities to cater to all his needs. They have gone above and beyond our expectations and we couldn't be more thankful to each of them. They are all so approachable and forthcoming with stories about his days and genuinely interested in his home life as well. It is so reassuring knowing that he is being left in such loving and kind hands each day as we head off to work. We highly recommend!”

Anna Nathan

May 2024

“Both of my boys have been here for the past 3 years and I think of this place as an extension of my family. From day 1 they have been such brilliant teachers and everyone genuinely cares about all the children. The centre includes all food and eat such healthy and delicious meals. As a working parent since 7 months old, knowing your children are well loved, eating nutrious meals, are getting a fantastic education is a huge weight off my mind. Regular excursions in the van from parks, swimming, dancing etc which makes the days different for the kids. It's such a community amongst the families where we all get together to celebrate mothers day, Matariki, fathers day and Christmas. Working in another ECE centre makes me appreciate it even more!”

Jodie Barrett

July 2020

“A really beautiful space with lovely, caring staff. Everything is provided along with diverse activities to keep kids cared for and entertained all day. Highly recommend!”