Education & Care Service 20 Hours ECE

Hillcrest High School Community Childcare

Hamilton, Hillcrest

4.8|

Ages

0–5 years

Roll Size

37 children

Subsidies

20 Hours

Rating

4.8/5

About Hillcrest High School Community Childcare

Hillcrest High School Community Childcare is a education & care service in Hillcrest, Hamilton, with children currently enrolled aged 0–5 years. It’s well suited for families needing flexible full-day or part-day childcare with a balanced, mainstream early learning programme. This centre offers 20 Hours ECE funding.

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 Hillcrest High School Community Childcare, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.

Community Profile

Roll & age distribution

Hillcrest High School Community Childcare currently has a roll of 37 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.

Ethnicity profile

European tamariki are the largest group (40% of the roll), alongside māori, 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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Vignesh

October 2025

“We’re so happy with our experience at Hillcrest Childcare. The team of teachers is caring and attentive with the toddlers, and knowing they offer up to 30 free hours per week gives us great peace of mind. Highly recommend for families looking for nurturing, reliable early-learning care!”

Chandana Boteju

December 2024

“My little girl attended this Childcare for over 4 months and unlike other places nearby offers 30 hours free. Taniya, Robin, Firdouse, Atta, Xuan and the team was excellent!”

James Alexander Turner

April 2021