Lollipops Napier Port
About Lollipops Napier Port
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 Napier Port, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
Lollipops Napier Port currently has a roll of 54 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
European tamariki are the largest group (59% 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
“My children have been part of the Lollipops whanau for the last 5 years and have thrived both emotionally and educationally under the care of the exceptional teachers at Lollipops. My youngest is still there and couldn't be happier to attend every day.”
“Both our children have been part of thr Lollipops whanau. We have loved seeing how they have grown and learn with the love and support of the caring kaiako, and know that they are safe and cared for. We appreciate the excellent communication from the centre, and the wide range of fun activities our kids get to enjoy.”
“Absolutely warm and fun environment always has activity for the morning out and my daughter Layla enjoys and feels safe to stay every day thanks team”
“We love lollipops! Had our girl there for a couple of years, she loves it, the teachers are awesome, outdoors areas big, private from outside and lots to do! always lots of cool activities and something yummy baking for the kids, heaps of different things to do so they can just find their little jam and have fun ❤️”
“I have had kids at the center for the past 5 years. It's a great centre in terms of care and education, but what sets it apart is the decent spaces, both inside and outside. Loads of room for bikes outside and its never a squeeze inside on a rainy day.”
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