Education & Care Service 20 Hours ECE

Inspire Early Learning Centre

Auckland, Mangere
4.7|
Ages
0–5 years
Roll Size
64 children
Subsidies
20 Hours
Rating
4.7/5

About Inspire Early Learning Centre

Inspire Early Learning Centre is a education & care service in Mangere, Auckland, 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 Inspire Early Learning Centre, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.

Community Profile

Roll & age distribution

Inspire Early Learning Centre currently has a roll of 64 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.

Ethnicity profile

Pacific tamariki are the largest group (46% of the roll), alongside european, 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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shazi begum
October 2025

“My daughter started this year and is settled really well. Staff are qualified, registered ECE (early childhood education) teachers, with ongoing professional development. There is noticeable celebration and inclusion of children’s home languages and cultures (Māori, Pacific, etc.). Māori culture is visibly present. Families (“whānau”) are encouraged to participate, share their culture, and help lead experiences. This builds strong relationships between teaching staff, children, and families.”

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Gilbert Singh
September 2025

“We are very happy with Inspire Early Learning Center under the new management. The structure and approach look very promising, and it has created a positive environment for the children. My daughter feels very comfortable here, which speaks volumes about the care and support she receives daily. The teachers are highly professional, attentive, and genuinely caring. It gives me peace of mind knowing she is in such capable and nurturing hands.”

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Joshua Stark
July 2025

“While the teachers at this school were absolutely amazing and worked wonderfully with my daughters Anastasia and Kayla, the same cannot be said for the accounts & admin department. From start to finish, dealing with the school’s financial side was a nightmare. Payments were made regularly, yet the balances never seemed to change — this wasn’t a one-off mistake, it was a pattern throughout our entire time at the school. We were constantly told there were “errors” or that payments were misapplied, but nothing was ever properly resolved. It’s shocking how poorly the accounts have been handled, and the lack of accountability is unacceptable. Sadly, the admin side completely overshadowed what should have been a positive experience. A huge thank you to the hardworking and caring teachers — but the accounts department needs a complete overhaul.”

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V. Ese
January 2023

“As a first time Mummy, you want to make sure your child is safe, cared for and loved. That's what Nurture + Bloom provided for us! My son started at 5months, they have transition visits which helped me and my son immensely. The Aunties (teachers) are amazing, genuine, loving, kind and caring. They really made our transition a smooth one. My son is now 15months and thriving! Thank you Aunties for the amazing work you do and for always going above and beyond for not just my boy but for me too! You can really feel God's grace and peace in this Centre. I highly recommend.”

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Tereapii Funaki
February 2022

“This is such a great place for young minds to grow and learn. In my child’s case, she has a unique way of absorbing information and learning in comparison to other kids. Their staff go above and beyond to cater to her needs in a way where she is not excluded but to be able to learn at a similar pace to others in her class. They have the skills and knowledge to engage with your child that benefits their learning. The staff on board are always happy and welcoming creating a warm and safe space. From the first day my daughter started there, her confidence grew in many ways. She has found many new hobbies and have made a lot of new friends. My second daughter is now attending Nurture and Bloom, we are excited to see her grow, learn and be confident.”

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Contact Details

7 Penihana Place, Mangere, Auckland

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