Little Pukeko's Preschool
About Little Pukeko's Preschool
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 Pukeko's Preschool, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
Little Pukeko's Preschool currently has a roll of 27 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
European tamariki are the largest group (54% 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
“Little Pukeko’s Preschool has hard working, passionate Teachers. The Teachers of Little Pukeko’s put so much into building relationships with each and everyone of their children. We have three boys, 5,3 and 1. Each one of them with their own personalities, and interests and each one of them treated with unconditional love, and motivation. The Little Pukeko’s Team are like Family, they always have time for a chat, a word of advice or just a listening ear. Knowing we can fully entrust them with our precious little humans is an incredible blessing. There are always new learning opportunities, special spaces created for interests, day trips, and just going for a casual walk in Pukekohe. All and all what every Parent seeks when looking for the perfect Preschool. You will love it, you won’t have regrets well maybe only one- that you didn’t enrol them in Little Pukeko’s sooner. Boshoff Family”
“Little Pukekos is an absolutely wonderful centre. All the staff are incredible at what they do. It’s a warm welcoming place that soon becomes a second home for your child. The centre is well equipped with loads for the kids to do and a nice size and ratio of babies to 3 year olds. Our whanau have loved our time there and will be very sad when it’s our time to leave.”
“We love sending our son to Little Pukeko's Preschool, we feel that he is in the safe hands of the wonderful teachers at the centre. When we drop-off our son every day, the atmosphere has such a nice family vibe and all of the kids are included in all areas of play and learning. We love that it is a mixed age environment as we feel that it is important for kids to interact with children of all ages.”
“When our family was extended in 2020, there was no doubt in my mind that Little Pukeko's would be our choice for our new baby when the time came for me to go back to work. The ladies there are funny, kind and caring. They have often made me want to spend the day with them there! They go the extra mile and have a real love for the kids. Emily is so blessed to have such wonderful ladies helping her grow and develop every day. Thank you to all those who have had such an amazing impact on my kids' lives. I couldn't ask for better leaders and teachers for my kids.”
“Little Pukekos Pre-School has been amazing from the get go. From our first day everyone was welcoming, friendly, and reassuring! The facilities are outstanding, and such a good range of activities available everyday. I love getting updates, stories and pictures online, I always feel involved in the learning journey. The best bit is our little one never wants to come home!”
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