Maunganui Kindergarten
About Maunganui Kindergarten
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 Maunganui Kindergarten, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
Maunganui Kindergarten currently has a roll of 38 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 1–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
European tamariki are the largest group (76% of the roll), alongside 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
“This kindergarten and the staff it is amazing , they have cared for our toddler for 6 months when she was 14 months and we only have words of appreciation, it feels like another family, the teachers have been there for a long time and it is a happy place for your children. Do not hesitate in choosing such a special place to help your kids develop and grow in a unique environment. Thank you Maunganui All Day Kindergarten for all your help with our little one.”
“My son loves it here, it’s the teachers that make it, he just loves his days here, and it takes us half an hour to leave each day because he’s so settled and just wants to show me everything about his day. We have meet such lovely families and are so glad this was where we chose for our son to spend his days learning from the most amazing group of people 😍”
“From the day we began Mount all day Kindy in 2014, to the day we left in July 2020, our daughters have had the privilege having the most wonderful, kind teachers caring for them. Our girls have been lucky enough to have regular trips to Mauao, and explore all it has to offer there, as well as other trips to the local art gallery and theatre. Being a small kindy, we have been lucky enough to form close relationships with the teachers and other families at family events such as the Christmas celebration and Matariki night. When it was time to leave for school days, our family left feeling we will always be a part of the Mount kindy whanau, for which we are truly grateful. I can't recommend it enough!”
“We love our kindy! Our eldest daughter has been at Maunganui All Day Kindy for 1.5 years and our younger daughter has just begun. We love the experience of the teaching team and the awesome family atmosphere. We also love the cultural diversity among both kids and teachers.”
“We love Maunganui Kindergarten. They are an extension of our family. I love how our children learn and create in a safe supportive fun environment. The teachers are the best you will find; smart, innovative, kind and loving. Its the kind of Kindy experience you picture and want for your kids.”
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