Free Kindergarten 20 Hours ECE

Havelock North Central Kindergarten

Havelock North

Ages

2–5 years

Roll Size

37 children

Subsidies

20 Hours

Rating

5/5

About Havelock North Central Kindergarten

Havelock North Central Kindergarten is a free kindergarten in Havelock North, with children currently enrolled aged 2–5 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 Havelock North Central Kindergarten, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.

Community Profile

Roll & age distribution

Havelock North Central Kindergarten currently has a roll of 37 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 2–5 years age band.

Ethnicity profile

European tamariki are the largest group (72% 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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Kimberley Bartlett

September 2022

“We have recently transitioned our 2 boys to HNCK and our family is loving it. The teachers are brilliant - calm, compassionate and fun - and the kindy space and resources are excellent.”

Sophie Wilkinson

September 2022

Sarah Bell

September 2022

“Fantastic place which has been magical for our family. The teachers are amazing too. Thoroughly recommend 💚”

Brenton O'Riley

September 2022

“Amazing teaching staff and great resources !!!!”

Frances Blake

September 2022

“I love everything about Havelock North Central Kindergarten. When we moved back to Havelock North, I looked around and chose this kindergarten for my son. It has a beautiful environment and philosophy. The teachers are all fabulous, I know, I ended up teaching there. It is quality education and It is free for 2-6 year olds. The best of all worlds.”