Glengarry Early Learning Centre
About Glengarry Early Learning Centre
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 Glengarry Early Learning Centre, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
Glengarry Early Learning Centre currently has a roll of 34 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
European tamariki are the largest group (37% 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
“My daughter attends Glengarry Early Learning Center, and I'm consistently impressed. The teachers are warm, attentive, and clearly passionate about early childhood education. The curriculum is engaging, balancing structured learning with ample opportunities for free play. Communication from the staff is excellent, keeping me informed about my daughter's day. Beyond the teachers, I want to specifically praise Ray, the center manager. Ray is incredibly kind, helpful, and always readily available to answer questions or address any concerns. Her dedication to both the children and parents is truly commendable. Glengarry Early Learning Center is a fantastic choice for parents seeking high-quality childcare, and Ray's leadership is a significant part of what makes it so exceptional.”
“The best experience I habe had with a daycare. The manager and staff take the extra time and care to get to know your child as well as making sure they incorporate your family ideals into everyday life. Communication between staff and whanau is 10/10.”
“We have had our son at Glengarry Early Learning Centre for more than 3 years and are extremely satisfied. Initially, we were attracted by the new facilities and the opportunity to enrol our son. The centre is well-equipped with 2 rooms divided by age, good teaching materials, and a pleasant play space. The staff and educators are professional, caring, and attentive to our son's development. Our son enjoys group activities, games, and crafts, particularly excelling in educational and artistic activities. His language skills, understanding of concepts, and social skills have improved significantly since attending the centre. Communication with parents is excellent through an app that shares regular updates and photos, and events that allow interaction with other parents, teachers, and the centre director. We highly recommend Glengarry Early Learning Centre to other parents for its dedicated staff, quality facilities, and excellent programs.”
“Our little boy has been attending GELC since he was just 7months old (he is nearly 2). He absolutely loves it, the teachers give him so much love and I’ve always felt incredibly safe leaving him for the day. They have a great outdoor play area, always do so many awesome activities with the kids and celebrate every significant holiday (from all different countries and cultures). Highly recommend!”
“My son is 19months and he has been coming here for 6months now he loves it the teachers are great and all the resources and activities have been great.”
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