Forest View Kindergarten
About Forest View Kindergarten
About Free Kindergarten
Free Kindergartens typically offer sessional or part-day early learning programmes led by fully qualified teachers, following Te Whāriki and emphasising learning through play, social interaction, and community involvement. These centres cater to families seeking high-quality education in a not-for-profit, community-based setting with strong ties to local whānau.
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 Forest View Kindergarten, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
Forest View Kindergarten currently has a roll of 47 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 2–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
Māori tamariki are the largest group (44% of the roll), alongside european, 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
“Such a wonderful kindy, every single staff member including regular relievers are amazing. So accommodating and always go the extra mile to make our boy feel comfortable and happy at kindy. We have a wee sensitive soul who takes a long time to warm up to people, all the forest view staff have been so amazing, patient and really loving towards him, this has made it so easy. He absolutely loves this space and looks forward to every kindy day. The learning environment is exceptional, learning through play and experience, something new and exciting for the kids every day which makes learning effortless. It is obvious that the staff are passionate and take pride in their roles as kaiako and for me, when looking at childcare options, this is the main thing I am observant about for my tamariki. As a whānau, we are incredibly grateful to have made the move here for our children, and we could not reccomend this kindy enough.”
“Such a great learning environment! Amazing kaiako and really great provocations set up each day. The kids have such lovely relationships and the kai is awesome too!”
“Wonderful kindy! Beautiful environment, warm and calm atmosphere, with big beautiful trees and native bush. Plenty of quality resources that are rotated, as well as extra activities. Beautiful teachers that are kind, caring and fun! They really get to know the children and expand on their interests.”
“Forest View Kindergarten has been the most amazing experience for our child's learning journey. The team go above and beyond to nurture and ensure tamariki feel a sense of belonging in a safe and well thought out space. The programme includes rich experiences in and out of kindy that engage and inspire children while having so much fun!”
“Our adventurous boy recently started at forest view and absolutely loves it. The teachers are wonderful and so is the fun that is to be had outside and in. We especially love the zero waste inicative and outdoor nature learning aspect. Thank you for being so welcoming to our whanau 😊”
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