Farmhouse Preschool Karaka
About Farmhouse Preschool Karaka
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 Farmhouse Preschool Karaka, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
Farmhouse Preschool Karaka currently has a roll of 30 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 2–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
European tamariki are the largest group (78% of the roll), alongside māori, pacific, 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
“I had visited a few Preschools and each of them had concerns about my boy but Farmhouse Karaka saw past his disabilities and gave him a chance. I can not expressed how amazing these guys are! They are supportive and don't judge. All staff are fantastic, the place is amazing. If it wasn't for these guys my boy wouldn't be where he is today. I can never thank them enough. Amazing centre, amazing staff, they have blown me away. Thank you”
“This is a gorgeous preschool - lovely teachers, great facilities (we love the chooks and huge sandpit), and a warm welcoming vibe. Feels very homely but with better play resources and more friends all day!! Couldn’t be happier.”
“I can’t recommend Farmhouse Preschool highly enough. The staff are extremely supportive and take the time to understand the children and their individual interests. It’s a caring and nurturing environment and my children loved their time there.”
“My 2 year-old daughter goes to Farmhouse Preschool and absolutely loves her time there. The centres both have a lot of great space, engaging activities, warm and welcoming teachers and a very knowledgeable manager. I know the team really strive to get whānau input on children's learning and development through whanaungatanga which is important to us as parents. When my daughter is not at Farmhouse, she is asking to "go to preschool" and has a wonderful connection to all kaiako and adores them all.”
“Wonderful caring little school that my grandson attended. Top marks. Can't praise highly enough. Granddaughter now attending also. 👍💗”
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