Fern Garden Preschool & Childcare Centre
About Fern Garden Preschool & Childcare 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 Fern Garden Preschool & Childcare Centre, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
Fern Garden Preschool & Childcare Centre currently has a roll of 61 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
European tamariki are the largest group (79% 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
“It's a nature-friendly atmosphere. The teacher and the manager are kind and family atmosphere. The teachers listen to my EMHlISH even though I am a foreigner, and all the teachers seem to really love the children. Most of the teachers remember the name of the child and I love to always call it lovingly”
“We love Fern Garden!! Our daughter has been there for almost 3 and a half years now, and they are the village helping us to raise our girl. The staff are amazing and genuinely care about the kids. We love that it is a small centre with a real family feel, and it is a fantastic, fun learning environment. Thank you so much team!”
“This is the absolutely favorite place from our little one. Amazing teachers, perfect, safe play and learn environment. You don't have to worry about food. Your little one gets a morning tea, lunch , afternoon tea and a late snack and all healthy . There is no better place for my little one , where she is safe and looked after during my work. Thanks Fern garden. You're the best!!!”
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