Giraffe Early Learning Center
About Giraffe Early Learning Center
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 Giraffe Early Learning Center, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
Giraffe Early Learning Center currently has a roll of 120 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
Asian tamariki are the largest group (48% 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
“I feel that this is an excellent early learning centre for preschool children. I've sent my children there and am very pleased with their enjoyment of the time spent and their engagement with the teachers and other children.”
“We can’t speak highly enough of our time at Giraffe. The staff are not only highly trained but utterly passionate in everything they do. They treat everyone like family and bring out the best in every child. I would 100% recommend Giraffe to anyone looking for a top tier ELC and we are very sad that our daughter’s time has come to an end. Thank you Giraffe for all that you have done!”
“My daughter has been attending giraffes for 7 months now and she loves it. The staff are all wonderful and very attentive to our child’s development, in particular to being prepared to start primary school. It’s a beautiful centre that provides quality care for children I highly recommend this centre.”
“Excellent early learning center. Both my children have been attending full time since they were 7-8 months old and we are so happy with everything about the centre. The purpose built facility is fantastic, each room is beautifully designed and has a very inviting and calming feel about them. The outdoor area is great, well covered with heaters and artificial turf so babies can be outside all year round. The use of technology is super, communication is regular with daily photos and updates provided through StoryPark. The covered car park is an added bonus for dry/safe drop-off and pick-ups. Lastly, all the staff are amazing and you can see many of the children running to the teachers on arrival. Giraffes has been a second home for our 2 boys, highly recommend!!”
“This Centre displays a very obvious beautiful aesthetic. The building, classrooms and outdoor areas are incredibly well thought out yet Giraffe offers so much more in the experience of their teaching staff and wonderfully warm and safe environment for your child. On entry you’re always warmly greeted and this continues into the classroom where I’ve experienced nothing but warmth and support in my child’s learning and development. So much is covered in well thought out topics for learning and they have such a lovely variety of guests and trips all to aid in important development goals. The catered food is wonderful, my child very much enjoys the wonderful Cook’s variety and nutritious meals. It truly was the best decision I made that day I stopped to call in and I feel very lucky to have my family be a part of the Giraffe family.”
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