Education & Care Service 20 Hours ECE

Growing Wings on Grey

Hamilton, Hamilton East

Ages

0–5 years

Roll Size

37 children

Subsidies

20 Hours

Rating

5/5

About Growing Wings on Grey

Growing Wings on Grey is a education & care service in Hamilton East, Hamilton, with children currently enrolled aged 0–5 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 Growing Wings on Grey, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.

Community Profile

Roll & age distribution

Growing Wings on Grey currently has a roll of 37 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.

Ethnicity profile

European tamariki are the largest group (51% 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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Peter Shepherd

May 2024

Abby Edwards

December 2023

“The team at Growing Wings are absolutely incredible. The place to be for Child led learning. Our girl is in the best hands for her care and education.”

Blanche Mclean

August 2021

“This is a lovely childcare facility. The team at Mamma Bears are so loving and caring to our kids and they make really yummy home baking too. You really should check out the team”