Education & Care Service 20 Hours ECE

Kensington Educare

Whangarei, Kensington-Whangarei

Ages

2–5 years

Roll Size

35 children

Subsidies

20 Hours

Rating

5/5

About Kensington Educare

Kensington Educare is a education & care service in Kensington-Whangarei, Whangarei, 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 Kensington Educare, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.

Community Profile

Roll & age distribution

Kensington Educare currently has a roll of 35 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 2–5 years age band.

Ethnicity profile

European tamariki are the largest group (67% 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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Kayla Scott

August 2021

“What a centre. From the moment my daughter started here she has come out of her shell and has learned so many new exciting things. I love the calm inviting environment and I’ve witnessed all of the teachers are so attentive to the children. Amazing centre I couldn’t recommend enough !”

Dipsshikha

May 2020

“I have chosen the best place for my daughter.She really enjoy her daycare.She has been going here for more than one year and I can see lots of good behavioural change in her. I really really appreciate the teacher's humble demeanor. They always show the positive responses to the parents concern about their child. Thank you so much all educare team..♥️”

Luke Ryder

February 2018

“Amazing place really lovely teachers and the perfect environment couldn't recommend this place anymore!”

Mika Bosman

July 2014

“My baby is always happy to go here. Asks for it on her days off! The staff are great, friendly & cheerful. Facilities are clean & modern. Location is perfect - arrive for pickup a little early? Stop for a coffee at Jolt Cafe first. :)”