Fantails Childcare - Estate

About Fantails Childcare - Estate
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 Fantails Childcare - Estate, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
Fantails Childcare - Estate currently has a roll of 146 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
European tamariki are the largest group (57% 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
“This is a wonderful daycare with excellent facilities and a large outdoor play area. The teaching team is very diverse, with educators from various countries, which creates a very inclusive and multicultural environment. My child has been attending for over a year. Although we’ve had a few minor issues along the way, the teachers have always been responsible, attentive, and quick to resolve any concerns with clear communication. Overall, we’re very happy with our experience here.”
“Not recommend this center, my child had been bitten 3 times by the same boy and they can’t manage to get it solved. They had enrolled too many child, the playground is big and the teachers are too busy to keep an eye on them. I had removed my child to other center and she is very happy since then.”
“My daughter has been attending Fantails for a year and a half now, she joined in the infants room before progressing onto the toddlers room, and we have been so so happy with our experience here. Every single teacher that has cared for my daughter has been warm, loving and genuinely kind towards her - I’m so appreciative. I know the culture they foster within is strongly geared towards providing gentle guidance, empathy and being emotional intelligent in how they care and interact with our children. The actual service Fantails provides is also to a high standard - there is a routine, there are protocols, and they following the New Zealand early learning framework very closely and keep us in the loop about how our children are progressing in relation. From the warmth I receive at reception to the support I receive from her teachers daily - I’m beyond grateful. Highly recommend.”
“Our second boy is now attending Fantails and is absolutely loving it. What we appreciate the most is a constant friendly presence at reception, the amazing educators who update us on our boy each day by taking the time to chat, and how well-run the centre is.”
“We have been with Fantail Estate for over 5 years now. My 9 year old daughter was one of the OG at Fantail when it first opened approximately 5 years ago. My 2 year old son naturally was sent to Fantail as it is one of the best daycare we have ever known. The outdoor is next level - it’s such a beautiful space, large area, well equipped and my kids absolutely love the sandpit and always feel so free to run around. The classrooms themselves are beautiful spaces that both my kids enjoy every day and not to mention the food that gets catered - nutritional and delicious. I love hearing about the number of bowls/plates they eat each day 😄 The teachers and staff are the most lovely, accommodating human beings that I feel so comfortable leaving my kids with. If you’re looking for a new daycare for your little ones, definitely swing by Fantail Estate and check them out!!”
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