Education & Care Service 20 Hours ECE

Little Monkeys Preschool

Palmerston North
4.6|
Ages
0–5 years
Roll Size
33 children
Subsidies
20 Hours
Rating
4.6/5

About Little Monkeys Preschool

Little Monkeys Preschool is a education & care service in Palmerston North, 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 Monkeys Preschool, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.

Community Profile

Roll & age distribution

Little Monkeys Preschool currently has a roll of 33 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.

Ethnicity profile

European tamariki are the largest group (46% 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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Melissa Hall
July 2024

“What a great centre, run by professional, caring and knowledgeable staff. They are definitely an asset to the centre. An outstanding outdoor space which allows children to run, explore and be at one with nature. The programme supports children through interests and whanau aspirations, and children excel! Would highly recommend.”

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Kaitlyn Dickson
July 2024

“What a wonderful daycare! The teachers are all nurturing and compassionate, providing a structured routine. They genuinely care about the children's interests and activities at home, incorporating them into their learning experiences.”

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Suzanne Knight
April 2021

“Little Monkeys have been a part of our family since they opened with 4 of our children attending in that time. The teachers are so loving and caring towards the children and we honestly couldn't fault them on anything. The thing that really stuck out for us was when our son was diagnosed with a chronic health condition 2 years ago, they were all so keen and willing to learn about his new way of life so they could have him back at the center. It's a heartwarming feeling knowing your child is well cared for a loved so much. Because they are a smaller center they also get to spend that extra one on one time with the children so if they're having a tough morning you know one of them will be there to cuddle and comfort them until they're ready to take on the day.”

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Jenn Mudgway
April 2021

“My two boys grew up in this homely and lovely environment, they have grown into competent and confident young boys. Our oldest is striving at school because of the amazing start he has had to his education. If we didn’t move away our baby girl would definitely be attending this daycare, no question about it. The staff work so hard to make this an amazing place, offering life long skills that made my children into the awesome people they are :)”

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Krystal Simpson
April 2021

“Absolutely love this place! The Staff are so kind and caring my little ones adore them I think it takes a lot to be a teacher weather you're in preschool, primary or high school. These guys play a massive role and our children's lives! My children trust and love the little monkeys staff and we consider them family. The centre is such a fun environment as there's always something going on. The staff really seem to find a way to engage with the kids to make learning fun. They have a great outdoor area with a mud kitchen, sandpits, vegetable and fruit gardens, bikes and scooters, messy play such as paint slime and all those other bits and pieces you really don't want to do at home because you avoid the mess!! I Highly recommend Little Monkeys, pop in just for a visit and see for yourself”

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Contact Details

10 Pascal Street, Palmerston North

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