Free Kindergarten 20 Hours ECE

Kidsfirst Kindergartens Broomfield

Christchurch, Broomfield

Ages

2–5 years

Roll Size

27 children

Subsidies

20 Hours

Rating

5/5

About Kidsfirst Kindergartens Broomfield

Kidsfirst Kindergartens Broomfield is a free kindergarten in Broomfield, Christchurch, with children currently enrolled aged 2–5 years. It’s well suited for parents seeking community-based, not-for-profit early education led by qualified teachers, usually with sessional hours. This centre offers 20 Hours ECE funding.

About Free Kindergarten

Free Kindergartens typically offer sessional or part-day early learning programmes led by fully qualified teachers, following Te Whāriki and emphasising learning through play, social interaction, and community involvement. These centres cater to families seeking high-quality education in a not-for-profit, community-based setting with strong ties to local whānau.

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 Kidsfirst Kindergartens Broomfield, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.

Community Profile

Roll & age distribution

Kidsfirst Kindergartens Broomfield currently has a roll of 27 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 2–5 years age band.

Ethnicity profile

European tamariki are the largest group (43% 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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Orlando

February 2024

“I enjoyed my time at this kindergarten, The teachers were super helpful and respectful, I have very fond memories of this place and it will never leave my head I learnt alot from this place, (I'm now in Year 9).”

MJ *

January 2023

“One of the best preschool for children . My 4yr old goes thr it’s been 2yrs and she learned so much since thn!! Teachers and the whole team just amazing, truely supportive and respectful towards different culture. Looking forward to see my 2nd and 3rd join thr too :) If u r in d area must visit PS: they don’t hav fancy building etc but they do hav what we need for our children. —Experienced n amazing teachers —Unlimited learning resource —Indoor and outdoor setup (being shuffled so it’s always exciting for kids) —kind hearted team is always thr to listen and help with ur childrens need.”