Lollipops Waiuku
About Lollipops Waiuku
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 Waiuku, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
Lollipops Waiuku currently has a roll of 84 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
European tamariki are the largest group (71% of the roll), alongside māori, pacific, asian 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 team at Lollipops Waiuku are absolutely AMAZING, it’s like one big family! Both of our kids have spent their pre-school years here and we cannot fault the level of care the girls take when caring for our kids. Highly Recommend this center.”
“Choosing lollipops for my then 6 month old was a no brainer! The centre is nice and welcoming. The staff are lovely, friendly and very approachable if you have any concerns/ questions. The children are fed very well they do so many fun activities. I couldn’t reccomend lollipops enough 👌🏻”
“Lollipops Waiuku have great facilities with room for the children to learn and grow. They include extra curricular activities on top of that and prepare the kids well for school. It is a perfect central location and good parking. The staff are amazing with my children and also a great support for parents too. Highly, highly recommend this centre!”
“I enrolled son to Lollipops. I was nervous about him going all the staff were so reassuring and welcoming. Hands the best daycare, my son is theiving there and learning so much. The teachers are amazing, we always greeted with huge smile and open arms.”
“My niece and nephew attend/attended Lollipops Waiuku, with my niece transitioning through all 3 rooms and my nephew 2. They love their time and the friends they have created. The facilities and teachers over the whole centre are awesome. Well done team and thank you for all that you do :)”
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