Free Kindergarten 20 Hours ECE

Greerton Village Kindergarten

Tauranga, Greerton

4.6|

Ages

3–5 years

Roll Size

41 children

Subsidies

20 Hours

Rating

4.6/5

About Greerton Village Kindergarten

Greerton Village Kindergarten is a free kindergarten in Greerton, Tauranga, with children currently enrolled aged 3–5 years. It’s well suited for parents seeking community-based, not-for-profit early education led by qualified teachers, usually with sessional hours. This centre offers 20 Hours ECE funding.

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 Greerton Village Kindergarten, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.

Community Profile

Roll & age distribution

Greerton Village Kindergarten currently has a roll of 41 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 3–5 years age band.

Ethnicity profile

European tamariki are the largest group (38% 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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Ela Tavo

September 2024

“Great kindy with wonderful teachers!! My little one has had an amazing time at the school; has really grown and developed and made so many wonderful friends! Can't recommend enough😊”

Emma Munro

February 2019

“Amazing kindergarten with amazing, nurturing teachers. Great outdoor space with lovely gardens and play areas. Can't recommend it enough!”

Fenika Taleni

February 2019

“Well loved Kindergarten, friendly, safe environment for our tamariki! Highly recommend!”

Katie Ross-Williams

February 2019

“Fantastic and welcoming team of teachers. Lush green spacious garden with loads of room for children to run, play and explore. Highly recommend!”

Steve Ryder

February 2018

“Such a lovely kindy. The setup is great and encourages lots of outdoor play, and the teachers are second to none. Their passion really shines through and they have a great manner with the kids.”