Greenhithe Kindergarten
About Greenhithe 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 Greenhithe Kindergarten, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
Greenhithe Kindergarten currently has a roll of 38 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 3–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
European tamariki are the largest group (71% 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
“Greenhithe Kindergarten has been absolutely amazing for our daughter. The teachers run an outstanding programme. They are so kind, caring and are experts in nurturing the students to explore the world around them.”
“My daughter graduates from Greenhithe Kindergarten. She definitely has a very good time here. Not to say she makes lots of good friends also the teachers offer many help. They understand every kid has their own way of growing up and learning. All the teachers have done is to guide them and inspire them. The activities in the kindergarten are very inspiring and every kid here can have fun here with different various toys. Thank you all the teachers! We love greenhithe kindergarten!”
“We love Greenhithe Kindy! All the teachers are so kind and supportive, and the learning environment is always set up in fun and creative ways that keep the kids engaged and excited.”
“A wonderful, caring, engaging and community based childcare option - 100% recommend.”
“Thank you to all the wonderful Greenhithe kindy team for their incredible work, their exceptional teaching and care. Right from the beginning, our first phone call to enquire with our daughter aged four years old, the team have been welcoming, and helpful in every way. Our son has thrived in his environment at kindy, and has learnt so many great skills, and he has been socially ready for his transition to school. Each teacher and team member is very nurturing, and also have a great balance of teaching the children independence. This has been very noticeable as he has started at school. Our son is responsible with his belongings and personal actions. The children become part of a fantastic wider community, with their regular school visits to the library and with the dancing. Their values and high standards are second to none, and it shows with their longstanding staff. They embrace each child’s culture and whakapapa, and regularly learn te reo maori words and sayings. We recommend Greenhithe Kindergarten very very highly, and thank them so much for making the journey in these early years so wonderful. Whakawhetai koe Liz & Duane”
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