Marian Early Childhood Centre
About Marian Early Childhood Centre
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 Marian Early Childhood Centre, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
Marian Early Childhood Centre currently has a roll of 22 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 2–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
Asian tamariki are the largest group (32% of the roll), alongside european, māori, pacific 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
“Our 4-year old attends the Marian Early Childhood Centre and she has always enjoyed her time here. I have met many great parents through this community, some of whom I now call my friends. The Kindy has many great community events to celebrate different holidays and cultural awareness weeks. During the level 3 and 4 lockdowns the teachers provided a learning material kit to be used during the Zoom Mat Times that we had every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. A few of the teachers have been here for a number of years and they are absolutely incredible! I cannot recommend this kindy enough. :)”
“This centre provides a loving caring environment for our 4 year old. It is affordable and it is open during the school holidays which are great. The staff and teachers are warm and inviting and it is a pleasure sending our daughter here.”
“Love our kindy! My son has been here for almost 3 years now and I’m sad he’s leaving once he’s five. The staff here are fantastic, they’re so hands on and encouraging to the children. Family and faith are two of the reasons I wanted to join this kindy - both are important values to myself and are celebrated daily with the kids at Marian Centre. Thanks Cyril and the rest of the staff for the last three years, my daughter will be going here before too long :)”
“A++ community based preschool. it's a not for profit. so its affordable. The teachers are long Serving, Passionate and qualified . All of my 4 children have attended and I highly recommend. Great outdoor area with a bike track, plenty of space with a small roll. There is a great family vibe and it was a home away from home for my k7ds”
“My Daughter loves going here and the staff are amazing. They play and make things with the kids that will blow your mind! Cyril is the master of making from a outside kitchen to working full size scales, Alisha is always coming home telling us all about what has been made today. Fully recommend this place :)”
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