Free Kindergarten 20 Hours ECE

Galbraith Kindergarten

Ngaruawahia

Ages

2–5 years

Roll Size

50 children

Subsidies

20 Hours

Rating

5/5

About Galbraith Kindergarten

Galbraith Kindergarten is a free kindergarten in Ngaruawahia, with children currently enrolled aged 2–5 years. It’s well suited for parents seeking community-based, not-for-profit early education led by qualified teachers, usually with sessional hours. This centre offers 20 Hours ECE funding.

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

Community Profile

Roll & age distribution

Galbraith Kindergarten currently has a roll of 50 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 2–5 years age band.

Ethnicity profile

European tamariki are the largest group (57% of the roll), alongside māori, 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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Nicki Tapu

September 2025

“I went to this Kindy in the 80s when I was little, both my girls went here one started 2003-2005 and the other from 2006=2008 and now one of my granddaughters goes here she started this year (2025) and my other granddaughter is hoping to start next year. Great Kindy and great teachers.”

Skye Huntley

March 2023

“Amazing family like environment with a wicked team of teachers who give the children their all! Absolutely love the things available at kindy for our son indoors and outdoors along with some of the awesome kindy trips they have on offer. Highly recommend this kindy for great learning and fun filled days with a GREAT price at the end of it.”