Education & Care Service 20 Hours ECE

Kids 1st Childcare & Learning Centre Ltd

Waipu
4.5|
Ages
0–5 years
Roll Size
72 children
Subsidies
20 Hours
Rating
4.5/5

About Kids 1st Childcare & Learning Centre Ltd

Kids 1st Childcare & Learning Centre Ltd is a education & care service in Waipu, 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 Kids 1st Childcare & Learning Centre Ltd, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.

Community Profile

Roll & age distribution

Kids 1st Childcare & Learning Centre Ltd currently has a roll of 72 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.

Ethnicity profile

European tamariki are the largest group (58% 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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Delaine Veitch
May 2022

“Amazing team of kaiako, beautiful setting, fabulous outdoor area. The best early learning centre in Bream Bay.”

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Sjannie Walker
March 2022

“Grandson has so much fun and has great staff”

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Jin sung Seo
May 2021
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James Laidlaw
February 2019

“This centre and the staff are amazing. Will miss it when we leave.”

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Les McDonald
August 2018

“Nice facility and atmosphere.”

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Contact Details

44 The Braigh, Waipu

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