Free Kindergarten 20 Hours ECE

Kidsfirst Kindergartens Portsmouth Street

Christchurch, Wainoni

Ages

2–5 years

Roll Size

35 children

Subsidies

20 Hours

Rating

3/5

About Kidsfirst Kindergartens Portsmouth Street

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

Community Profile

Roll & age distribution

Kidsfirst Kindergartens Portsmouth Street currently has a roll of 35 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 2–5 years age band.