Lollipops Albany

About Lollipops Albany
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 Lollipops Albany, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
Lollipops Albany currently has a roll of 57 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
Asian tamariki are the largest group (58% 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
“The kiwi room (baby younger than 2yo) is the best, 10 out of 10! They have the most caring and loving teachers Grace and Sherry. They gives every little one full attentions to support them to learn from crawl, stand up and build up confidence to walk. My boy Freddie enjoys going to daycare every day and he does not want to leave at the end of day.”
“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We are absolutely thrilled with Lollipop’s Albany Childcare Centre! From the moment my daughter started here, our family felt nothing but confidence and gratitude for the incredible team. The staff are warm, caring, and highly professional, always going above and beyond to make sure the children feel safe, supported, and happy. Their systems are well-organised, transparent, and family-friendly, which makes communication so easy. Every day we see how much effort goes into creating a nurturing environment filled with fun, learning, and growth.My daughter has blossomed in confidence, friendships, and skills since joining, and we couldn’t be happier. If you are looking for a trusted, high-quality childcare centre in Albany, North Shore, we cannot recommend Lollipop’s Albany enough. The staff treat every child like their own, and it truly feels like a second home for our little one. Thank you to the amazing team – you make such a positive difference in our family’s life!”
“We absolutely love Lollipops Albany! The teachers are warm, attentive, and truly care about each child’s development. I can always feel the teachers treat the children with so much love and respect, and the communication with parents is excellent. We’ve seen so many positive changes in our daughter since she started attending. The environment is always clean and welcoming. We’re so grateful to have found such a wonderful place for her early education. A fantastic place for young kids to explore, learn and have fun! Highly recommend!!”
“This early childhood education center comes highly recommended and offers a diverse cultural environment. The teachers prioritize valuing and preserving your child's home culture. The center is designed to facilitate an easy transition for children, helping them acclimate from day one. There are plenty of outdoor activities for preschool-aged children, and a one-on-one learning approach ensures that your kids are well-prepared for school. All teachers and assistants are professional and family-friendly. If you are looking for a center you can trust to allow your children to play, learn, and grow freely, this is the ideal choice.”
“My 3 year old daughter started with Lollipops Albany when she was 9 months old. She absolutely loves the staff members at Lollipops Albany. The team at Lollipops Albany are welcoming, loving,caring and supportive. They have treated not just my daughter but our whole family like their family. They go out of their way to treat each child with love, kindness, respect and care. Teachers like Jaydene, Maryam, Trudy, Alex and Angeli are just absolute gems this centre. Then there's Jane the accounts lady, (as I like to call her the face of Lollipops Albany).She goes out of her way to help you and her smile just lights up a room! Lastly Tiffany the centre manager, is always eager to help and go that extra mile for you as the parent and your child. She treats every child like they are her own. They offer extra activities aswell,. Such as playball, Hey Dee Ho learing to which my daughter absolutely loves. So, If you are looking for a "second home" for your child, Lollipops Albany is just that "a home away from home." Highly recommend 👌”
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