Free Kindergarten 20 Hours ECE

Heretaunga Kindergarten

Upper Hutt, Heretaunga

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Ages

2–5 years

Roll Size

47 children

Subsidies

20 Hours

Rating

4.3/5

About Heretaunga Kindergarten

Heretaunga Kindergarten is a free kindergarten in Heretaunga, Upper Hutt, 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 Heretaunga Kindergarten, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.

Community Profile

Roll & age distribution

Heretaunga Kindergarten currently has a roll of 47 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 2–5 years age band.

Ethnicity profile

European tamariki are the largest group (64% 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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Tim D'Shea

August 2019

“Great Kindy - awesome staff, atmosphere and a friendly community. Highly recommended.”

lunaristar

November 2017

“Great kindergarten and excellent teachers. The kindergarten is somewhat old, but the teaching there is modern so its a good mix of old and new. Teaching team are hands on and helpful. There is an shaded outdoor sandpit with water pump for the kids to enjoy, and large outdoor area with playground matting, a worm farm.”

Steven Fargher

October 2017

“Great kindergarten with good teachers, both my kids went to it.”

Beatrice Serrao

September 2017