Education & Care Service 20 Hours ECE

Jumpstart Preschool

New Plymouth, Whalers Gate

4.5|

Ages

2–5 years

Roll Size

46 children

Subsidies

20 Hours

Rating

4.5/5

About Jumpstart Preschool

Jumpstart Preschool is a education & care service in Whalers Gate, New Plymouth, with children currently enrolled aged 2–5 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 Jumpstart Preschool, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.

Community Profile

Roll & age distribution

Jumpstart Preschool currently has a roll of 46 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 2–5 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

Google Verified

Amelia Cooksley-Gruys

March 2025

“All 3 of my kids have attended Wallath Road and Barett Road over 9 years and have been lovingly cared for by the girls, some who have been away and come back from Maternity leave so have cared for multiple or all of my kids. They make a huge effort to accommodate my kids interests and also any dietary needs. My kids have all loved attending Jump-start.”

Eco Angels NZ

September 2020