Education & Care Service 20 Hours ECE

Gladstone Park Early Childhood Centre

Auckland, Parnell
5|
Ages
1–5 years
Roll Size
44 children
Subsidies
20 Hours
Rating
5/5

About Gladstone Park Early Childhood Centre

Gladstone Park Early Childhood Centre is a education & care service in Parnell, Auckland, with children currently enrolled aged 1–5 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 Gladstone Park Early Childhood Centre, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.

Community Profile

Roll & age distribution

Gladstone Park Early Childhood Centre currently has a roll of 44 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 1–5 years age band.

Ethnicity profile

European tamariki are the largest group (68% of the roll), alongside māori, pacific, asian 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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Gabrielle Smith
November 2025

“Highly recommend this daycare! We were lucky enough to have both our children attend Gladstone Park ECC since the beginning of 2023 until our recent move overseas. Both children attended full time (5 days a week), and we have had a lot of exposure to all staff and both children's rooms (under 2's and over 2's). I was always amazed at the level of compassion and care that they showed our children. They would always go out of their way to make sure that the children had a positive experience, that was also aligned to their learning needs. We have had some challenges with our eldest child's speech/language + social skills, however the team were dedicated at supporting him in the most appropriate way and would always provide me feedback and updates on his progress and challenges. The physical set up of the centre is excellent, in the sense that all areas are 'visible' which ensures accountability and child safety - which i'm appreciative of. All teachers that we encountered (which was all, except some relieving teachers) showed consistent kindness and were very approachable. We are devastated to have had to leave Gladstone Park, this is a phenomenal centre where your children will thrive!”

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Mellina Bloss
September 2025

“I couldn’t be happier with my little one’s daycare! The team truly sees each child as an individual and takes the time to understand their unique needs and personalities. They pay close attention to every detail and create such a caring and supportive environment. It’s so reassuring to know my child is surrounded by such lovely, attentive people every day.”

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Heather Derbyshire
September 2025

“We absolutely love Gladstone Park Early Childhood Centre. The staff are so warm, friendly, and welcoming. It’s clear how much they genuinely care for the children as they are treated with so much love and attention. Our daughter has been attending for the past 6 months and is always so happy to go in each day, and it gives us such a peace of mind knowing she’s in a safe, caring, and nurturing environment. She’s constantly learning new things and being exposed to such a wide range of activities and experiences that support her development. It’s been amazing to see her grow in so many different ways! We also really appreciate the family day events — they’re such a lovely way to connect with the educators and with other families. It helps build a sense of community at the centre. We are so lucky to have found such an amazing centre and would recommend to any parent/s looking for a loving and enriching environment for their child/ren.”

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Mikki Bearman
September 2025
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raksheeka sainiw
January 2025

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Contact Details

27 Balfour Road, Parnell, Auckland

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