Education & Care Service 20 Hours ECE

Kindercare Learning Centres Ltd (Kilbirnie)

Wellington, Rongotai
4.9|
Ages
0–5 years
Roll Size
118 children
Subsidies
20 Hours
Rating
4.9/5

About Kindercare Learning Centres Ltd (Kilbirnie)

Kindercare Learning Centres Ltd (Kilbirnie) is a education & care service in Rongotai, Wellington, with children currently enrolled aged 0–5 years. It’s well suited for families needing flexible full-day or part-day childcare with a balanced, mainstream early learning programme. This centre offers 20 Hours ECE funding.

About Education & Care Service

Education & Care Services are mainstream early learning centres that offer full-day or part-day care with a structured curriculum, qualified teachers, and a focus on learning through play. They cater to families needing flexible childcare options and wanting a balanced approach that supports social, physical, and early academic development in a diverse environment.

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 Kindercare Learning Centres Ltd (Kilbirnie), it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.

Community Profile

Roll & age distribution

Kindercare Learning Centres Ltd (Kilbirnie) currently has a roll of 118 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.

Ethnicity profile

European tamariki are the largest group (60% 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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Reena Lala
December 2025

“I’m so glad I chose Kindercare Kilbirnie for my daughter’s childcare. I was a bit nervous at first (especially since she had just turned one and can be quite shy), but the settling-in process was incredibly smooth. Now she’s so much more confident and loves exploring and trying new activities. The teachers and all the admin staff are very supportive and welcoming too.”

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Jazmin Evans
November 2025

“Both kids started here at 6months old. And both kids love it and thrive here. Friendly teachers and staff and great structure! Kindercare Kilbirnie really help prepare kids for school too.”

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Vanessa Y
June 2025

“We are sad to be leaving Kindercare Kilbirnie after many years. The staff have created a calm, nurturing environment and are really amazing at preparing children for school and life! We have appreciated the big spaces with lots of variety in indoor and outdoor activities and the different teachers and classrooms that the children can move between. It’s lovely that children who have transitioned into other rooms can go back and visit friends and teachers, but also have teaching tailored to their age/stage. Special thanks to Shelly for making us feel so welcome from the moment we arrive each day and to Varsha for creating food with love!”

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Josie & Rahul Patel
May 2025

“Our family has had a great experience with Kindercare Kilbirnie over the last 6 plus years. All of the kaiako and staff are welcoming and caring, highlighted by the close relationships our kids have formed with them all. It becomes a home away from home for them. Children are provided with nutritious and delicious home cooked meals thanks to Varsha. The centre has a broad range of resources, and the teachers are fantastic at setting up various invitation to play areas appealing to all interests. It's a safe, nurturing, fun, and educational environment. My kids have thrived there, learning great social skills, gained confidence, and independence. Our older child had an easy transition to school.”

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Piyumali Perera
December 2024

“KinderCare Kilbirnie has been the best daycare for my precious little first born. I was so nervous about finding the right place for my little boy who was 20 months when he joined KinderCare. I will always be grateful to them for offering me a place when they did. I was blown away by how friendly, caring and attentive everyone is. From Shelly at reception to Varsha who makes all the nutritious food to all the teachers - they know all the children’s and parents’ names even though they are quite a big centre, and we always get a warm welcome every morning. The teachers, especially Oliver, Ella and Abbie who my son talks about daily, were so great at helping my little boy (and me!) settle into daycare. I can see the teachers genuinely care about all the kids and are really good at responding to the individual needs and concerns for each child, including how their naps are going and even toilet training. There is a huge outdoor space for the kids to run around as well as focused activities indoors. They are really great at organising events for parents and grandparents too and really nurture family values and respecting all the different cultures. When new ECE policies come in, they do all the heavy lifting for us. I would really recommend KinderCare Kilbirnie for the care, support and attention they provide families (not just the child).”

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Contact Details

127 Rongotai Road, Rongotai, Wellington

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