Kidsfirst Kindergartens Sunbeam
About Kidsfirst Kindergartens Sunbeam
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 Sunbeam, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
Kidsfirst Kindergartens Sunbeam currently has a roll of 50 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 2–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
European tamariki are the largest group (42% 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
“I cannot recommend Sunbeam enough, it is simply the place I would have dreamt of when I was a 4 year old. My child loves it, he is learning so much every day at his own pace. The Kaiako are so lovely, they take care of the children in such a considerate way and always go above and beyond our expectations. Thank you!”
“From the moment you walk in the gate, the warm friendly environment and the beautiful grounds just wrap you up in a hug. It’s such a well run kindy with the very best and supportive teachers you could ask for. I always drive away content knowing my boys are being so well cared for and learning new things every day. Most importantly, they LOVE going to kindy!”
“The teachers are communicative and good at what they do, leaves me at ease. The school is filled with fun and learning and just so lovely. The kind of early learning environment I would very much love for my daughter to be in.”
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