Ferrymead Preschool and Nursery
About Ferrymead Preschool and Nursery
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 Ferrymead Preschool and Nursery, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
Ferrymead Preschool and Nursery currently has a roll of 65 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
European tamariki are the largest group (81% 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
“Fantastic pre school!! Our little kiddies love it and all the lovely teachers”
“The Ferrymead PreSchool staff are the most loving, nurturing and amazing group of people, I have complete faith and trust in my sons education and development. He is always excited to see the girls and comes back with new skills and words on a daily basis. I couldn't ask for a safer and happier environment for him to be in and I know that every time he is with the team he is treated like family. I am delighted to have him with Tamasine, Rob and the rest of the staff.”
“We are so relieved to finally find a preschool for our third and youngest daughter who actually loves to go to preschool and then refuses to leave the preschool when we come to pick her up!! She just loves this preschool so much so a big thank you to Tamasine, Jill and the teaching team for being so genuinely kind, friendly and making her and our family feel so welcome. They provide so many amazing experiences for my daughter, she always has so many great stories to tell us every time she goes. We are so glad we can feel at ease (instead of feeling guilty) knowing that she is having the time of her life while we are working.”
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