Footprints Early Learning Centre
About Footprints Early Learning 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 Footprints Early Learning Centre, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
Footprints Early Learning Centre currently has a roll of 36 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
European tamariki are the largest group (64% 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
“Highly recommended! My son loves going there and all teachers are very caring”
“Footprints provides a safe and nurturing environment for the children. The low rations mean the children are able to form special bonds with the teachers. The teachers take the time to get involved in the children's interests and will incorporate them into their teaching. We are lucky to have a family owned center like Footprints in Waihi to send our babies to.”
“Friendly staff that genuinely care for the kids and are easy to communicate with, in a facility that feels safe. My child loves it and is more likely to complain about being picked up rather than dropped off!”
“My son is very happy at Footprints. The teachers place high importance on the settling in process and building of trust and rapport. He is allowed to explore and play while naturally building skills, independence and confidence.”
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