Little Firefly Early Learning Centre
About Little Firefly Early Learning 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 Firefly Early Learning Centre, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
Little Firefly Early Learning Centre currently has a roll of 34 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
European tamariki are the largest group (82% 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
“Supportive staff; great environment and space for children to play and learn; and as a parent at Firefly you will see your child grow every step of the way with the team, highly recommended.”
“This daycare is an absolute 10/10, and we believe we chose the best one in the area. It is always clean and tidy, the teachers are so amazing - you can tell they really care for the little ones. They provide photos and updates of new things your little one is learning or has learnt. They are easy to talk too and approachable. I am excited to enroll my second child here in a few months. Absolutely the best daycare anyone could choose! Highly reccomend ♡”
“Our daughter started here at 6 months old. She’s now 2 and just transitioned to the Tuakana room. She is a big personality and has been encouraged to grow & just be herself. All the Kiako are so lovely & welcoming.”
“My two girls attend Little Firefly, and they are absolutely thriving. After a not so ideal experience at another local centre, it’s refreshing to see how friendly and welcoming the Kaiako & Tamariki are here! I will always recommend Little Firefly to anyone who asks 🥰”
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