Education & Care Service 20 Hours ECE

House of Wonder Forest Lake

Hamilton, Forest Lake
5|
Ages
0–5 years
Roll Size
57 children
Subsidies
20 Hours
Rating
5/5

About House of Wonder Forest Lake

House of Wonder Forest Lake is a education & care service in Forest Lake, 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 House of Wonder Forest Lake, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.

Community Profile

Roll & age distribution

House of Wonder Forest Lake currently has a roll of 57 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.

Ethnicity profile

European tamariki are the largest group (63% 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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Samantha Wearing
November 2025

“Best centre I've dealt with . Beautiful teachers, Beautiful kids, a clean, fun, big and safe environment. Couldn't ask for anything better for my child. I am honored to know these amazing teachers and to be apart of this centre. Signing up is easy and relaxing , drop off and pick ups are always so welcoming and inviting. Highly highly recommend this centre hands down. Thank you House of Wonders Forest Lake, you are absolutely perfect and the best place for our pre school journey. The children are so happy and that's a credit to the team .”

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Derrek Ward
June 2021

“Friendly welcoming”

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Katie Fourie
April 2021
MA
Mark A
May 2020
EA
Evangelia Asiata
May 2020

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Contact Details

83 Forest Lake Rd, Forest Lake, Hamilton

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