Lollipops Paraparaumu
About Lollipops Paraparaumu
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 Paraparaumu, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
Lollipops Paraparaumu currently has a roll of 75 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
European tamariki are the largest group (70% 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
“Lollipops has been fantastic for my son, Hunter. The teachers are caring and supportive, creating a warm and engaging environment. Cecilia, in particular, has been wonderful, and the staff have always made us feel welcome. The communication from the centre has been great, and I appreciate how they keep parents informed. They also captured special moments, like Hunter’s photos at Lollipops, which was a nice touch. It’s been a joy seeing him grow and enjoy his time here. Highly recommend Lollipops to any parent looking for a nurturing and well-run early learning centre!”
“We love Lollipops for our little one. They have fun planned days with enriched activities and the centre provides balanced meals. The classroom culture and teachers are really constructive to building confidence and social skills. I like the easy communication and strong bonds that our family has built with staff.”
“Our boy has been at Lollipops for over 2 years now and we absolutely love it. One thing I’ve enjoyed in particular is how much they love to celebrate! Mothers and Fathers Day brunch, Xmas, Valentines, Matariki, themed activity days etc etc. Introduces the kids to all the different holidays we celebrate and the meanings behind them.”
“We are thoroughly enjoying our time at Lollipops. Our daughter is thriving and she loves her time there. The teachers are attentive, interested and caring. We get regular updates on Storypark. The under 2s room has been exceptional! And now our daughter has transitioned smoothly into the next room. We couldn't recommend Lollipops highly enough.”
“Lollipops is a great centre and my child loves it in the under 2’s room. They have a big lovely clean indoor space for the little ones to explore and a big deck and sandpit outside. Meals are also provided and they get a great range of different meals. Teachers are attentive and give me great detailed updates of my child in Storypark.”
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