Free Kindergarten 20 Hours ECE

Manurewa West Kindergarten

Auckland, Manurewa

1.7|

Ages

2–5 years

Roll Size

31 children

Subsidies

20 Hours

Rating

1.7/5

About Manurewa West Kindergarten

Manurewa West Kindergarten is a free kindergarten in Manurewa, Auckland, with children currently enrolled aged 2–5 years. It’s well suited for parents seeking community-based, not-for-profit early education led by qualified teachers, usually with sessional hours. This centre offers 20 Hours ECE funding.

About Free Kindergarten

Free Kindergartens typically offer sessional or part-day early learning programmes led by fully qualified teachers, following Te Whāriki and emphasising learning through play, social interaction, and community involvement. These centres cater to families seeking high-quality education in a not-for-profit, community-based setting with strong ties to local whānau.

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 Manurewa West Kindergarten, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.

Community Profile

Roll & age distribution

Manurewa West Kindergarten currently has a roll of 31 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 2–5 years age band.

Ethnicity profile

Pacific tamariki are the largest group (30% of the roll), alongside european, māori, 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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Zelie Bolstad

January 2020

“This place needs to be shut down and the staff fired and charged. Absolute vile place.”

Josh O'Keefe

October 2019

“Can not be trusted! I would definitely not bring my child here after the report on the 4 year old little boy. Those injuries should not have happened! Period! Someone has to pay for the damage done to this poor wee boy and his family xx”

Grace Face

October 2019

“They dont take care of your kids here. They abuse them and cover it up. 0 STARS”

Tupou Knowsbest

October 2019

“As a parent with kids in daycare this story would be a nightmare for me! These teachers need to take ownership of what happened to that wee boy. This place needs to be shut down due to the lack of health and safety regulations that management failed to follow. I wouldnt recommend this place to any parent.. horrible place .. do your research and check reviews . Good luck 👍”

Vanah S

October 2019

“I would give zero stars if possible. Useless staff don't supervise children people. A child in a wheelchair has suffered major injuries on their watch (falling down the stair in the wheelchair). So I suggest not brining your children here.”