Education & Care Service 20 Hours ECE

Kindercare Learning Centres Whakatiki

Upper Hutt, Upper Hutt
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Ages
0–5 years
Roll Size
131 children
Subsidies
20 Hours
Rating
5/5

About Kindercare Learning Centres Whakatiki

Kindercare Learning Centres Whakatiki is a education & care service in Upper Hutt, Upper Hutt, 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 Whakatiki, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.

Community Profile

Roll & age distribution

Kindercare Learning Centres Whakatiki currently has a roll of 131 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.

Ethnicity profile

European tamariki are the largest group (51% 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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IMRAN AHMED
October 2025

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ An amazing kindergarten with truly caring teachers and staff! Our son has been part of this kindy for the past two years, and we couldn’t be more grateful for the experience. He has learned and grown so much — not just academically, but also in confidence, kindness, and creativity. The teachers are incredibly patient, supportive, and genuinely care about each child’s progress. They always made sure he felt encouraged and valued, and we could see how much effort they put into creating a positive, nurturing environment every single day. We’re deeply thankful to the whole team for helping him build such a strong foundation. Highly recommend this kindy to any parent who wants their child to be in a safe, loving, and inspiring place to learn and grow. 🌟”

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Jess Ireland
July 2025

“We have been more than impressed with the care and support Kindacare Upper Hutt has provided to all 3 of our children and family. Every day at drop off our kids have a smile on their faces and are excited about spending the day with their Kaiako and friends. We leave knowing our kids are in the best of hands and have absolute trust that they are getting the best experiences and are well looked after. We knew from the first visit, close to 7 years ago now, that we wanted our children to go to this centre, and have had nothing but a positive experience. Thank you to all the Kaiako and staff for everything you do for us, it is truely appreciated.”

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Joanna Beckford
July 2025

“Upper Hutt Kindercare provided a nurturing, kind, and supportive environment for our two girls for the last 5 years. We always felt well informed and comfortable our girls were in the most capable hands to support their development. Thanks kindercare UH for being the best carers for our girls for such a big part of their lives.”

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Rebecca Lowe
June 2025

“We have just started our third child at Kindercare Learning Centres - Upper Hutt, and cannot more highly recommend the centre as a nurturing, loving and all round excellent Early Childhood Education centre. The whole team quickly became a valued and essential part of our wider village - and the positive impact the wonderful Kaiako have had on our little one's early years has been nothing short of incredible. We consider ourselves incredibly lucky to have found an ECE Centre and Kaiako who have not only loved and nurtured our kids over the last 7 years, but have also celebrated them for all their uniqueness and character. The genuine passion, care and love the team wrap around their Tamariki is such a gift, and it’s hard to find the words to fully express how much their work means to us, and how grateful we are for their warmth, skill and expertise. The team at Kindercare Learning Centres - Upper Hutt play such a critical role in helping hold together the fabric that is life for so many families in our community. We could not more highly recommend them!”

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Bergen De Carvalho
April 2025

“We’ve had two children go through Kindercare Upper Hutt, and the experience has been nothing short of exceptional. The level of care and attention given to each child is truly heartwarming. The staff are amazing — warm, professional, and genuinely invested in the wellbeing and development of the children. It’s a place where you feel confident dropping your kids off every day, knowing they are safe, happy, and thriving. Highly recommend Kindercare Upper Hutt to any parent looking for a nurturing early learning environment.”

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Contact Details

51 Whakatiki Street, Upper Hutt, Upper Hutt

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