Education & Care Service 20 Hours ECE

Lighthouse Preschool

Auckland, Bucklands Beach
4.4|
Ages
0–5 years
Roll Size
60 children
Subsidies
20 Hours
Rating
4.4/5

About Lighthouse Preschool

Lighthouse Preschool is a education & care service in Bucklands Beach, Auckland, 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 Lighthouse Preschool, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.

Community Profile

Roll & age distribution

Lighthouse Preschool currently has a roll of 60 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.

Ethnicity profile

European tamariki are the largest group (66% 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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October 2025

“We've had a fantastic experience with Lighthouse ELC over the past four years. They took great care of our son, and the teachers were always warm and attentive. The owners are hands-on and genuinely caring toward both the children and the parents. We have some wonderful memories from the various day trips taken (photo from one of the amazing trips taken this year). We highly recommend this daycare!”

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Yalan Mo
October 2025

“Lighthouse is an exceptional preschool, with dedicated, attentive teachers, and warm and approachable owners. The team are very child-centred, and actively strive to provide for the needs and interests of each child. As a parent, I have appreciated the teachers' help with drop-offs, all the special little extras they have given my daughter (she has come home with beautiful new braids and hairstyles, nails done, face-paint), the art and craft projects that come home in the backpack, the daily photos on Storypark, the thoughtful learning stories written by teachers, the nutritious meals provided by the centre, and the prompt and friendly communication. The centre also runs events for families which are an annual highlight, like Father's Day BBQ night, Mother's Day evening, and the incredible Christmas Show. Kids are given birthday and graduation celebrations and really made to feel special. The centre feels like part of our family and we've always felt so welcome. Thank you to the Lighthouse team, our years with the centre will be remembered fondly and we will miss you!”

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Dayna Spiller-Dobbs
September 2025

“We couldn’t be happier with Lighthouse Preschool! Our kids absolutely love it there — they’re excited to be dropped off and often don’t want to leave at the end of the day! As parents, it means a lot knowing they’re not only safe, but have fun, learn, and enjoy nutritious homemade meals daily. The teachers truly create a “home away from home,” and the owners go out of their way to accommodate our family’s needs. The sense of community they have created is so special — the family events they host throughout the year are amazing and remind us how grateful we are to be part of a wonderful place.”

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Jasmine Hannaby
September 2025

“I cannot recommend Light HousePreschool highly enough. I have felt so confident leaving my little one in their care from when he first started. The staff are kind, caring, very attentive and take an interest in each child’s home life, you can tell they genuinely love and care about what they do. The nursery space is beautifully set up, separated from the big kids area but all in one space where the children can interact safely. There is a fantastic all-weather outdoor area that the kids love filled with engaging and meaningful toys as well as the well thought out activities that the teachers plan daily. Light House Preschool make life so easy as a parent by taking the stress out of drop off and pick up, you leave your child’s box filled with nappies and spare clothes and the centre provide all meals. I’m so grateful to have found a daycare where my little boy feels so safe and cared for by his lovely teachers and admin staff. Thank you so much Light House”

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Tamaryn Sibson
July 2025

“We are so grateful to the team at LIGHTHOUSE for the incredible care and support they have shown our family. Both of our children have thrived here, and the love, understanding, and encouragement from the team has meant the world to us , especially as a family who immigrated with no relatives nearby. Their kindness and connection have made us feel truly supported and seen. We will never forget how much they have done for our children and for us as parents. THANK YOU FOR BEING SUCH A SPECIAL PART OF OUR JOURNEY! – The Sibsons”

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Contact Details

69 Hutchinson Road, Bucklands Beach, Auckland

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