Happy Hearts Riverhead Early Learning Centre
About Happy Hearts Riverhead 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 Happy Hearts Riverhead Early Learning Centre, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
Happy Hearts Riverhead Early Learning Centre currently has a roll of 87 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
European tamariki are the largest group (73% 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
“We absolutely loved our time at Happy Hearts! Both of my kids started there at age 3—my son went from Room 2 to Room 3 and thrived thanks to the patient, caring teachers. They really helped with his school transition too, which made a big difference. My daughter started in Room 2 and took a little while to settle, but the support and encouragement from the teachers were amazing. She grew so much in confidence and absolutely loved it. We’ve since moved out of Riverhead, but I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Happy Hearts to any family. The team there is truly special!”
“Can't recommend this daycare enough! Took our little boy on so quickly and have been nothing but amazing with him. All staff are so friendly and take the best care with each child. Love the book they fill in daily to let us know what our little one enjoyed that day, what interesting delicious meals he had and any important notes needed. Very grateful for everyone at Happy Hearts”
“My son has been attending Happy Hearts for over a year now. The staff and facilities at Happy Hearts are fantastic. I have full trust dropping him off daily knowing he will be well cared for and have a great time.”
“We love Happy Hearts! Our son has been there for almost two years, and we have seen his literacy, vocabulary and social confidence flourish immensely in that time. He has made some wonderful friends - both peers and teachers - and we couldn't recommend this amazing ELC more!”
“Happy Hearts is an absolutely wonderful early learning centre. The owners, John and Alina, make families feel welcome from day 1 and do all they can to provide top care for the children. The teacher's and facilities are fantastic. My boys love going to Happy Hearts and I know they are in the best hands. I could not recommend a child care centre any higher.”
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