Hedgehog House Early Learning Centre
About Hedgehog House 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 Hedgehog House Early Learning Centre, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
Hedgehog House Early Learning Centre currently has a roll of 26 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
European tamariki are the largest group (48% 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
“Absolutely love this early childhood learning centre. Our daughter is thriving socially & it's clear the nurturing, supportive environment plays a huge part in that. The staff are warm, attentive, & genuinely care about the kids. We're so grateful for the positive, safe & fun space they've created - our daughter looks forward to going every day!”
“Our son recently graduated from Hedgehog House having spent two very happy years there being cared for, nurtured and educated by the most fantastic team of teachers. Karen, Kiri and the team really got to know his character and sparked a love of learning through their creative approaches to exploring everything from science to cultural celebrations, sports to nature, sea life to space and everything in between! The enthusiasm and confidence he has acquired is a reflection of the care and dedication shown at this fantastic centre. We feel very lucky to be part of the Hedgehog house whanau.”
“We were lucky enough to stumble across Hedgehog House when we moved back to Auckland from Melbourne in 2022 and what an amazing place to stumble across. Our son absolutely loved his time there and the staff went above and beyond to ensure his transition to full time daycare went smoothly. We can't thank Hedgehog House enough for the care and support they provided our family during this time.”
“The team at Hedgehog House looked after our little man for a few months when we moved back to Auckland and he was soon to start school. I’m most grateful for their willingness to bring him in, even for a short amount of time. The centre is diverse and relaxed, and we valued this a lot. They focus on various cultural activities, that we enjoyed our son getting involved with. It’s a comfortable centre, the kids are really happy there and our son made awesome little friends, who he will also go to school with. Thank you lovely Hedgehog House team. You made a positive difference to our family’s transition back to Auckland.”
“Our son has just graduated from Hedgehog House having attended full-time for the previous three years. I happy to say that the change in ownership has only enriched our son's experience of ECE. He developed strong bonds with the teachers and peers during his three years that will no doubt stand the test of time and separation. If you are considering putting your child in daycare, Hedgehog House is definitely worth visiting. The role is small and being in a 'household environment' it is familiar and safe for little ones to grow, explore and become confident little people.”
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