Free Kindergarten 20 Hours ECE

Kidsfirst Kindergartens Opawa St Martins

Christchurch, Opawa

Ages

Unknown

Roll Size

40 children

Subsidies

20 Hours

Rating

5/5

About Kidsfirst Kindergartens Opawa St Martins

Kidsfirst Kindergartens Opawa St Martins is a free kindergarten in Opawa, Christchurch, with children currently enrolled aged Unknown. 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 Opawa St Martins, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.

Community Profile

Roll & age distribution

Kidsfirst Kindergartens Opawa St Martins currently has a roll of 40 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the Unknown age band.

Roll and demographic figures are based on data supplied by the Ministry of Education

Parent Reviews

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D L

May 2025

“Went here in 1999. Good times 🤙🏼”

Robin Burnell

October 2023

“We moved to this kindy to be closer to school - and have been blown away by the amazing teachers and how they nurture, teach and encourage all of the children. There is something really special about this kindy. There are plenty of trees for natural shade, and there is so much to explore outside. It is currently being renovated so the indoor space is going to be new and improved when it reopens next year!”