Education & Care Service 20 Hours ECE

Kids Cove ELC, Albany

Auckland
4.8|
Ages
2–5 years
Roll Size
76 children
Subsidies
20 Hours
Rating
4.8/5

About Kids Cove ELC, Albany

Kids Cove ELC, Albany is a education & care service in Auckland, 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 Kids Cove ELC, Albany, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.

Community Profile

Roll & age distribution

Kids Cove ELC, Albany currently has a roll of 76 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 2–5 years age band.

Ethnicity profile

European tamariki are the largest group (45% 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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Emma Sun
October 2025

“My daughter has been at KidsCove since she was 1.5 years old, and she has spent three wonderful years here. She has always been well cared for and has learned so much along the way. A big thank you to all the amazing teachers, especially Shuchita and the Storyteller team, as well as her teachers from Dreamers and Daycare Discoverers. We truly appreciate all the love, support, and guidance Charlotte received. Highly recommend Kids Cove to any parents looking for a caring and nurturing environment for their children. 💖”

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Regina Jang
October 2025

“We are so grateful to all the teachers here! (My child is 4 years old in stroyteller.) They are always incredibly kind, patient, and caring with the children. You can really feel how much they love and value each child. My child has grown so much in confidence and happiness since attending, and I know it’s because of the wonderful support and attention from the teachers. Thank you for creating such a safe, warm, and fun environment every day. We truly appreciate all that you do! 💕”

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Prasanna samala014
August 2025

“Kids Cove has been amazing for our child over the past 2.5 years. We’ve seen so much growth in his learning, behaviour, and confidence. From the very beginning, the educators were warm, caring, and attentive. They created a safe and nurturing environment where our child felt comfortable and excited to learn every day. Over time, we noticed how much he grew—not just academically, but socially and emotionally as well. Thanks to Kids Cove and his key teachers reshma and michelle- their care, support, and guidance made a big difference in his development. We’re truly grateful and highly recommend Kids Cove!”

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Rashanthi Wijesundera
July 2025

“Our 4-year-old daughter attends Kids Cove Albany and We’re extremely happy with the centre, the care and learning she’s receiving. The centre is warm, well-organised, and truly focused on each child’s development. We’d especially like to thank the wonderful Storyteller team — they have been incredible with our daughter. A special mention to Teacher Suchithra, who has done an amazing job. Her gentle approach, creative storytelling, and genuine care have really helped our daughter grow in confidence and communication. We also deeply appreciate the efforts of the other Storyteller teachers, who work together beautifully to create a positive and enriching environment. It's clear that the whole team is passionate about early childhood education, and it shows in how happy and engaged our daughter is every day. Highly recommend Kids Cove Albany to any parent looking for a supportive and inspiring place for their little one!”

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Adheer Ramsarup
June 2025

“Kids Cove is a amazing centre. My son has been attending the centre for a year and a half and I am grateful for the time , effort, love and care that was given to him. Especially the Storytellers team, Teacher Shuchie and her team have done an amazing job teaching my son, he comes home every day using big words like Translucent and Transparent and explaining to me what those words mean. Those are just a simple example of how much my son has thrived intellectually and emotionally at Kids Cove.”

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10 Corinthian Drive, Auckland

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