Education & Care Service 20 Hours ECE

Magnolia Tree Childcare Centre

Whatawhata
5|
Ages
0–5 years
Roll Size
74 children
Subsidies
20 Hours
Rating
5/5

About Magnolia Tree Childcare Centre

Magnolia Tree Childcare Centre is a education & care service in Whatawhata, with children currently enrolled aged 0–5 years. It’s well suited for families needing flexible full-day or part-day childcare with a balanced, mainstream early learning programme. This centre offers 20 Hours ECE funding.

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 Magnolia Tree Childcare Centre, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.

Community Profile

Roll & age distribution

Magnolia Tree Childcare Centre currently has a roll of 74 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, 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

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Penny West
August 2024

“I entrusted my daughter Manaia-Lee to this daycare for many years. The staff were consistently caring and collaborated closely with us during challenging times. Their understanding and support made me feel very comfortable. Thank you !!”

K
kronfelds
November 2018
BH
Ben Hall
October 2017

“5/7”

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SAFGuys
October 2017

“That tree watch my children so well, 10 out 10 would use again”

WB
William Bourgeois
June 2017

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Contact Details

33 Store Road, Whatawhata

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