Free Kindergarten 20 Hours ECE

Kidsfirst Kindergartens Mairehau

Christchurch, Mairehau

Ages

2–5 years

Roll Size

34 children

Subsidies

20 Hours

Rating

5/5

About Kidsfirst Kindergartens Mairehau

Kidsfirst Kindergartens Mairehau is a free kindergarten in Mairehau, 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 Mairehau, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.

Community Profile

Roll & age distribution

Kidsfirst Kindergartens Mairehau currently has a roll of 34 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 2–5 years age band.

Ethnicity profile

European tamariki are the largest group (70% 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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Kelly Tee

October 2023

“Fantastic kindy! Great play spaces including a large backyard area with play equipment. Knowledgeable, attentive & experienced teachers. One of my children went here for 3 years and my other child is currently there. They absolutely love it. Family friendly community kindy. Can't say enough good things about Mairehau kidsfirst kindy. Highly recommend 😍”

Kershla Mikaera

October 2023

“This is the best Kindy ever. The staff are welcoming and have been at the centre a long time and have a great deal of knowledge and support in place for all child and parents. All 3 of my children have attended here, one there now and my first child over 8 years ago. The centre has an amazing outdoor area and great clean spaces inside. A+++!!!!”

Fargia Es

November 2019