Free Kindergarten 20 Hours ECE

Helen Deem Kindergarten

Dunedin, St Clair

4.7|

Ages

2–5 years

Roll Size

41 children

Subsidies

20 Hours

Rating

4.7/5

About Helen Deem Kindergarten

Helen Deem Kindergarten is a free kindergarten in St Clair, Dunedin, 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 Helen Deem Kindergarten, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.