Free Kindergarten 20 Hours ECE

Kidsfirst Kindergartens Riccarton

Christchurch, Riccarton

Ages

2–5 years

Roll Size

23 children

Subsidies

20 Hours

Rating

5/5

About Kidsfirst Kindergartens Riccarton

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

Community Profile

Roll & age distribution

Kidsfirst Kindergartens Riccarton currently has a roll of 23 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 2–5 years age band.

Ethnicity profile

Asian tamariki are the largest group (61% of the roll), alongside european, māori, pacific, 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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Glen Allpress

December 2023

“Had my daughter and son through this kindy and the teachers are just so amazing. Like a family! The centre is alway spotless and has a great little play area out the back. Kids are always happy and learning new things! Had the same teachers right through which was great for the kids! Sad to say goodbye, but happy memories!”

Zhen Miao

October 2023

“I am very happy to have chosen such a good kindergarten for my children. Helen, Kai, and Ange all great and my kids love them！”

Rebecca Berar

August 2023

“The teachers are making this place. With the heart on the right place and the passion for what they do! We visited from Australia and got to enrol our little girl for 2 days. She absolutely loved it. They did so many fun activities. It almost felt coming home meeting family. Thank you Ange, Kay and Helen for having us and for the beautiful things you’re doing for all the kids.”

Bentley Coachlines Operations

July 2019

“Awesome & friendly team. :-)”

freddie scrase

November 2017

“Awesome head teacher!”