Little Darlings Childcare Centre
About Little Darlings Childcare Centre
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 Darlings Childcare Centre, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
Little Darlings Childcare Centre currently has a roll of 16 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
Māori tamariki are the largest group (48% of the roll), alongside european, 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
“Kim and her team are wonderful! The facilities are designed for FUN and ADVENTURE. Cant recommend highly enough!”
“Family social worker here — I’ve visited Little Darlings through my work with whānau, and have always found the environment warm, nurturing, and safe. Tamariki clearly enjoy being there and have strong bonds with staff. Parents consistently tell me they feel their children are well cared for and love going to daycare, and I will continue to recommend this centre for the children I support. Thanks for the great mahi Little Darlings!”
“Kim and her team have always been amazing to us, my kids love coming home and telling us about there day and I see a lot of improvement as every day my kids are coming home with new words and stories. Kim always has a good kōrero with me and tells me about the kids day which reassures me.”
“Since my big girl started little darlings has been a life saver, always working with me for the best outcome for my girls.. I'm forever grateful for akim and the team. If your looking for a daycare pop down today and go check it out.”
“From the very first day, we felt truly welcomed and supported. The team is warm, attentive, and incredibly nurturing. My daughter loves her teachers and comes home happy, excited to share all her stories. I’ve seen so much growth in her, and knowing she’s in such a safe, loving environment gives me real peace of mind. We’re so grateful for this amazing daycare. Highly recommend!”
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