Education & Care Service 20 Hours ECE

Gisborne Hospital Childcare & Education Centre Inc

Gisborne, Mangapapa

Ages

0–5 years

Roll Size

52 children

Subsidies

20 Hours

Rating

5/5

About Gisborne Hospital Childcare & Education Centre Inc

Gisborne Hospital Childcare & Education Centre Inc is a education & care service in Mangapapa, Gisborne, 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 Gisborne Hospital Childcare & Education Centre Inc, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.

Community Profile

Roll & age distribution

Gisborne Hospital Childcare & Education Centre Inc 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 (39% 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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Carlize Harvey

May 2023

“I have both my kids in this center. The staff are amazing and have been there for many years. They build beautiful relationships with our children and are great at communicating how my children's day went.”