Education & Care Service 20 Hours ECE

Little Beans Preschool Limited

Christchurch, Richmond
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Ages
0–5 years
Roll Size
36 children
Subsidies
20 Hours
Rating
5/5

About Little Beans Preschool Limited

Little Beans Preschool Limited is a education & care service in Richmond, Christchurch, 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 Beans Preschool Limited, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.

Community Profile

Roll & age distribution

Little Beans Preschool Limited currently has a roll of 36 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.

Ethnicity profile

European tamariki are the largest group (80% of the roll), alongside māori, asian 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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Natalie Roche
April 2025

“We have been so lucky to have our son attend Little Beans. The teachers are so kind, supportive and accommodating to any additional needs. The environment is inviting and engaging plus the outside space is so great, it’s sets little beans apart from other centres. The teachers make a lot of effort to provide a range of opportunities for the kids to play and learn in the centre as well as occasional trips out in the community. Our son has really thrived at Little Beans and he feels very comfortable and safe there with his beloved teachers and friends. We are very sad to say goodbye when he starts school but grateful that his teachers have set him up well for the adjustment.”

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Amanda Mitchell
April 2025

“Really happy with our experience at Little Beans Preschool from the moment we enrolled, it was clear that the staff are deeply committed to providing a nurturing and enriching environment for young children. The pre school itself feels like a home and due to the small number it has a nice community feel where teachers, parents, children all know each other really well. The children experience lots of different child-led activities including arts&crafts, music, games, indoor/outdoor play and excursions. Thank you so much Little Beans my two children have loved it here and has set them up with so well for life and school!”

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Hannah Drake
March 2025

“We feel very lucky to have found Little Beans. The environment is small and homely, and my daughter loves the outdoor space with the trees, grass (real grass!) and sandpit. The teachers have encouraged her to problem solve and she has grown so much in confidence which has set her up so well for when she starts school.”

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Shelby Smith
March 2025

“Little beans has become a second home for my daughter, she has been attending there for about a year and a half and has an amazing relationship with all of her teachers, especially Tina who has became an important part of my daughters day to day routine. Little Beans is an amazing environment, so welcoming & we have always felt a sense of belonging within the preschool whanau. I have nothing but good to say about everyone at Little Beans, my daughter comes home happy & excited to tell us what she’s done that day. We are blessed to be apart of the little beans whanau 🤍”

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Sam Savage
March 2025

“We absolutely love Little Beans! Our son has been attending since he was 7 months old, and he’s now 2. Little Beans feels like a home away from home, with such a nice, homely feel. It’s a small preschool, which we love, with a beautiful space and a large outdoor area where the kids can run and play. The educators are amazing — so kind and caring. Little Beans focuses on freedom of movement, which has been perfect for our son, and he has truly thrived!”

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Contact Details

12 Slater Street, Richmond, Christchurch

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