Little Palms Early Learning Center
About Little Palms Early Learning Center
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 Palms Early Learning Center, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
Little Palms Early Learning Center currently has a roll of 23 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
Asian tamariki are the largest group (67% of the roll), alongside european, māori, pacific, 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
“Little Palms is a warm and welcoming centre with caring teachers and a great learning environment. The owner is lovely and always responds promptly. Our child felt safe, happy, and engaged every day. Highly recommend!”
“My little boy transformation since starting here has been truly heartwarming. The teachers are like guardian angels—patient, nurturing, and incredibly creative in making learning fun. Every day, my child comes home excited to share stories about colorful art projects, playful music sessions, and new friends made during outdoor adventures. The campus is bright, clean, and designed with little explorers in mind, providing a safe yet stimulating environment. From the moment we walked in, we felt the genuine care and attention to each child's growth. It’s not just a daycare; it’s a place where curiosity blossoms and lifelong memories are created! 💖”
“Definitely recommend Little Palms! We recently moved to the neighborhood and brought our 2-year-old son and 3.5-year-old daughter for a visit — I can’t express how warm and welcoming the team was. The environment was calm and nurturing, and we were so impressed by how confident and independent the children were. It’s been a month since we enrolled, and it’s just been so lovely to see how well both of our kids have settled in. We’re really grateful to have found such a special place for them!”
“My son has been attending this wonderful preschool for about 1year and I couldn’t be happier with the care and education he’s receiving. Teachers are so friendly, warm and supportive. One of my son’s favorite is the weekly outing to the nearby playground every Friday. It’s good opportunity to explore and enjoy new places and nature. Thank you to the amazing team at Palms preschool for all that you do!!!😁”
“My daughter loves to stay in palms preschool. She really had fun playing with her friends. It’s a nice daycare, they had heaps of activities for the children where my daughter improves her self esteem. For 6 months of stay, She learns a lot like her communication skills. She is now confident in communicating to other people around her and also for being independent. I was so amazed watching my daughter growing, She really improves a lot. For me as a mother, choosing the nice daycare for your child is important since it will be their second home. I was also amazed the teachers, very passionate in teaching not only in education but also the good values. It is highly recommended.”
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