Glenavon Kindergarten

About Glenavon Kindergarten
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 Glenavon Kindergarten, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
Glenavon Kindergarten currently has a roll of 40 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the Unknown age band.
Roll and demographic figures are based on data supplied by the Ministry of Education
Parent Reviews
“A heartfelt thank you to all the teachers( Anu, Samata, Erica, Shree and Sophia) at Glenavon Early Chilhood Centre. Our daughter had a wonderful time there. We witnessed good behavior, manners, and confidence-building skills. The teachers were exceptionally professional and attentive to each student's needs. Our daughter not only gained knowledge but also valuable manners and amazing friends. I wholeheartedly recommend Glenavon School to all parents. Our experience was exceptional, and we never felt like we were entrusting our child to an unfamiliar place. Their commitment to safety and responsiveness were just the best.”
“Worked at Glenavon for almost 5 years and loved every second of it. I worked with a team of qualified, experienced and caring staff. All the teachers had a passion to teach and cared for the children as their own. Glenavon engages in a range of opportunities for children to be part of and their events were always inclusive and fun for the whole community. It felt like whānau there and was very welcoming and warm. The resources, environment and activities supported children of all backgrounds, abilities and diversities. Was one of my best experiences as a teacher to work with a lovely team, families and community.”
“I have a throughly positive experience with Glenavon centre. All the teachers are highly skilled, professional, kind and loving. My son loves to go to kindergarten and I can see learning and growth every day. The teachers work hard to provide an enriching and stimulating environment. Highly recommended.”
“If you want your kid to be labelled as autistic or have ADHD bring them here. Anu (the head teacher) will make sure to find something and put it down to this. But she wont say this directly to you she will just send you emails about parenting classes for parents with autistic kids🤦🏾♀️ And yes i took my child to get checked out and they have come to the conclusion that he is a 3yr old child🙄. As for the environment, i walked in twice and a kid was attacking mine. Lucky he's a big kid and was able to handle his own, but he still got in trouble coz he was the bigger kid. But expect your kid to get attacked here and if he does well to defend himself then he'll definitely get in trouble. The other teachers are friendly though, but they are understaffed and seem worn out. I feel for them.”
“AMAZING xoxo Love this preschool. Teachers are fabulous, awesome and very interactive. They love their kids and genuinely make the effort to ensure they are learning, well looked after and are engaged in numerous . My daughter loves going to school and so will yours. Teachers speak well to the kids and everything centers around the well being & learning of your child xx”
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