Education & Care Service 20 Hours ECE

Fundamentals Marshland

Christchurch, Marshland
4.6|
Ages
0–5 years
Roll Size
52 children
Subsidies
20 Hours
Rating
4.6/5

About Fundamentals Marshland

Fundamentals Marshland is a education & care service in Marshland, Christchurch, with children currently enrolled aged 0–5 years. It’s well suited for families needing flexible full-day or part-day childcare with a balanced, mainstream early learning programme. This centre offers 20 Hours ECE funding.

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 Fundamentals Marshland, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.

Community Profile

Roll & age distribution

Fundamentals Marshland currently has a roll of 52 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.

Ethnicity profile

European tamariki are the largest group (73% 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

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Jules H
November 2025

“The best … the teachers are outstanding and go above and beyond for our tamariki”

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Laura Dancesation
February 2024

“Fundies is an extraordinary place where my three children have truly thrived. From the moment we stepped through the doors, we were greeted with warmth and enthusiasm from the staff, creating a welcoming environment for both children and parents. The teachers at Fundies are compassionate and genuinely care about the well-being and development of each child. I love the perfect balance of learning through play-based activities, Fundies is equipped with everything needed to facilitate a stimulating learning environment while having lots of FUN with peers and teachers What truly sets Fundies apart is the sense of community and family that they have cultivated. The communication with parents is excellent, keeping us informed and involved in our children's progress throughout each day they attend on the Storypark App. I am grateful for the positive impact every teacher at Fundies have had on my children's lives and highly recommend them to any parent looking for a nurturing and enriching preschool for their little ones.”

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Ben Lucas
February 2024

“We cannot speak highly enough of the team at Fundamentals. The environment created for our children to develop has been incredible. Our eldest has thrived with so much care, love and support from each and every kaiako. This team has given him the greatest start to his school journey and we expect to see nothing less for our youngest. You will not find a more kind, inclusive and committed team to trust with your children.”

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Tim McGill
February 2024

“My 2 year old is at Fundamentals and absolutely loves it. He started in the Nursery and is now with the older children. The mixed license means he has been able to keep the relationships with Nursery teachers and friends which has made him more confident in making friends with new children and teachers. The teachers are all lovely and always make me feel so welcome when I go in. There’s a real sense of community with all the families and other parents always stop for a chat too. Couldn’t recommend Fundamentals more.”

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jazmin price
February 2024

“Both of my daughters have attended Fundys from 2018 to now, and I cannot speak highly enough of this fab preschool. The teachers are both caring and nurturing to all the children and they explore a large variety of activities and learning. I will be very sad to leave when my youngest heads to primary school. We love fundys!”

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Contact Details

435 Marshland Road, Marshland, Christchurch

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