Halswell Learning Tree
About Halswell Learning Tree
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 Halswell Learning Tree, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
Halswell Learning Tree currently has a roll of 56 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
European tamariki are the largest group (77% of the roll), alongside māori, 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
“We love the Halswell Learning Tree. Our four year old goes there and always comes home with a big smile on his face. They do all sorts of different things, he is always bringing different goodies home to show us. Highly recommend. Such a great family feel, with real homely experiences, gardening and baking etc.”
“Our two boys attended this preschool and we have been really impressed with their care. The boys have watched tadpoles grow, caterpillars turn into butterflies, had treasure hunts in the sandpit and are often bringing paintings and art home - always something special for birthdays and mothers / fathers day. The staff are really friendly and our boys look up to them. Would thoughly recommend to others.”
“I am a staff member and parent at the centre. The centre is small and family run and my 2 children absolutely love coming here and seeing all the teachers and all their friends. Staff members are made to feel like family and treated as such which is great. Numbers are small - only 12 in the nursery which made me feel so comfortable when having my 6 month old there!! The families at the centre are lovely as well and the centre provide events such as whanau evenings where families can meet each other. Such a special centre for my children to be growing in!”
“Both kids attend Halswell Learning Centre and I would highly recommend it.”
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