Freemans Bay Kindergarten

About Freemans Bay 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 Freemans Bay Kindergarten, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
Freemans Bay Kindergarten currently has a roll of 39 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 2–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
Asian tamariki are the largest group (60% of the roll), alongside european, māori, pacific, 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
“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We couldn’t be happier with our experience at Freemans Bay Kindergarten! From the very first day, our daughter felt right at home — thanks to the amazing, caring teachers and the beautiful, friendly atmosphere. She has grown so much this year, becoming more confident, curious, and caring. We are so proud of her journey and so thankful to everyone who has been part of it. A big special thank you to Anthony, Yasu, Jane, Nilam, Jyoti, and Jodi — you’re absolute stars! Dua will miss you all so much, but she will always carry the best memories from her time at kindy! Thank you for everything you do to make little dreams come true!”
“I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to the teachers. One of the most noticeable improvements I’ve seen in my son is his self esteem. I still remember the first few months after he joined the class, it took him some time to adjust. Now, I couldn’t be more grateful to see him gaining confidence and exploring his interests. This wouldn’t have been possible without the wonderful support he received at kindergarten. Yesterday was my son’s last day in kindergarten, and we felt both excited and emotional. Thank you for all your support. We will always cherish the beautiful moments from his time there. We believe he will be very excited to continue exploring and learning in primary school. Thank you again.”
“We are pleased to be part of the Freemans Bay Kindergarten Whanu. My daughter had a great learning experience at she enjoyed every single day at this kindy. The teachers are very patient and helpful and takes the steps to keep the children happy at the centre. The children at this centre are also very friendly during this time. We are very thankful to all the teachers and the centre. We strongly recommend the Freemans Bay Kindergarten and Thank you so much to all of the teachers (Jane, Nilam, Yasu, Anthony, Jodi, Karen and few others). We wish you all the very best :)”
“We recently celebrated our son's graduation from Freemans Bay Kindergarten, and as a new foreign family in Auckland, we feel incredibly fortunate to have chosen this school for him. From the moment he started, all the teachers at Freemans Bay Kindergarten have been exceptional. Their care and dedication have not only facilitated his learning but also ensured he felt comfortable and happy attending kindergarten every day. We've witnessed remarkable improvements in our son during his time at Freemans Bay Kindergarten. His English communication skills have noticeably flourished, and he has developed a newfound love for reading books and playing musical instruments. These positive changes proved the quality of education and nurturing environment provided by the kindergarten. We wholeheartedly recommend Freemans Bay Kindergarten to other families seeking a nurturing and enriching educational experience for their children. Our son's time here has been nothing short of fantastic, and we are grateful for the wonderful foundation he has received. Thank you to all the staff at Freemans Bay Kindergarten for their exceptional care and dedication”
“I can absolutely recommend Freemans Bay Kindergarten! The staff are amazing and were able to instill a love for learning in my child, which really made the transition to the next school so much easier. The head teacher, Karen is really a remarkable leader who allowed my child to grow independently while ensuring that she always felt able to ask for help. A lot of thought was put into each daily activity. My child developed a range of skills, I had never even attempted in my life. From woodwork, to baking, drilling to playing instruments, Karen always aims to ensure the children develop holistically.”
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