Lollipops Waiwhetu
About Lollipops Waiwhetu
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 Waiwhetu, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
Lollipops Waiwhetu currently has a roll of 76 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
European tamariki are the largest group (44% 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
“I'm on my nans account my name is Theo I had so much memories here I miss this Daycare🥹”
“Today, Friday January 27, 2023, Hannah Marie HoneyBee MacIntyre is finishing her journey at Lollipops Waiwhetu. She has been given excellent care during the last few years at the Centre, has loved her time and we as parents have been hugely grateful for your collective efforts. Sincerest thanks again. Kindest regards Iain MacIntyre”
“Great daycare! teachers are dedicated, caring and know their tamariki well. the facility isnt flash but they can be so creative with their Diys and imagination which encourage the kids to think, create and grow. There are so many awesome activities have been incorporated such as yoga, play ball, arts. The teachers are amazing with teaching kids Emotional Intelligence such as asking for help, what to do when others took your toys, how to resolve conflicts, self expressing; and also manners such as tidy up after yourself, say please, giving “kuggles” / kias and huggles, not being loudy, and of course toilet training. If you are looking for a day care where your kids love to turn up everyday to be themselves, to have fun and grow, Waiwhetu lollipop is highly recommended. We cant thank the teachers there enough for what they’ve donefor our tamariki.”
“Both my sons are at Lollipops Waiwhetu. The teachers show genuine care and interest in the learning and lives of the children. There is a real community feel within the centre. Highly recommend.”
“The center help us a lot, they are the only center that provide flexible time, this really help people with changing working hour every week. the new Manager Sasha is really informative and a good listener and will try their best to find the best way out for you.”
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