Education & Care Service 20 Hours ECE

Little Ants Childcare

Waiuku
4.3|
Ages
0–5 years
Roll Size
49 children
Subsidies
20 Hours
Rating
4.3/5

About Little Ants Childcare

Little Ants Childcare is a education & care service in Waiuku, 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 Little Ants Childcare, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.

Community Profile

Roll & age distribution

Little Ants Childcare currently has a roll of 49 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.

Ethnicity profile

European tamariki are the largest group (61% 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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Alisa Black
March 2025

“We couldn't be happier with Little Ants! The staff are incredibly caring, patient and attentive, making our son feel safe and loved. Our son is always excited to go, and we've seen so much growth in his learning and social skills. The environment is warm and nurturing, and we truly appreciate the open communication from the teachers, he's in such great hands - thanks team!”

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Erin Bannister
March 2025

“We couldn’t recommend Little Ants enough! They have supported our daughter more than we could ask since she started almost a year ago at age 1 in the babies room. They care and guide her to the best of their ability and she just loves being there! We battled lots of ear infections last year and they supported us through that time so much and we couldn’t appreciate it more. We look forward to seeing her grow with the best team”

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Sicconi
March 2025

“We have had a great experience at Little Ants. Can't express in enough words the love, caring and support myself partner and our two kiddies have received Little Ants really have become an extention to our little family village. Great team environment, if you are looking for a professional homely kind of feeling Daycare small but big enough to watch your little humans grow and thrive look no further.”

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Amit Verma
March 2025

“We have had an amazing experience at Little Ants Daycare! The entire team is incredibly supportive, friendly, and approachable, creating a welcoming environment for both parents and children. Our daughter has made remarkable progress in her confidence, speech, and social skills, and she’s made so many wonderful friends since joining. We have seen her grow so much, and it’s clear that the staff genuinely cares about each child’s development. They consistently show great care and attention to every child’s individual needs. Our daughter has now started school, and she has settled in so well, thanks to the strong foundation and support she received at Little Ants. I highly recommend Little Ants to any parent looking for a daycare that promotes both learning and growth. It’s truly a fantastic place for children to succeed. :)”

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Emma Logan
November 2022

“I love the professionalism of this centre, the owner Linda always impresses me with all the little things she knows about all the kids and can answer any question I have which is so reassuring to know your not just a number. My kids have between them been through all three rooms and the spaces and staff ratios are so well suited to the different ages. The baby room has such small ratios and caring staff that I felt no worries leaving my baby to go to full time work, and staff in the toddler room were amazing at guiding these little assertive fire rockets and giving me some great advice on my sassy little toddler. I love the older kids room now and how there are many activities set up in the room and flows into outdoor space to give them autonomy but there is some structure there which I like 👍 I have seen some amazing special bonds between my kids and teachers at each stage and they are absolutely thriving here! 100% recommend”

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Contact Details

18 Martyn St (Entrance 11 Domain St), Waiuku

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