Education & Care Service 20 Hours ECE

Millie's House - Armagh St

Christchurch, Christchurch
5|
Ages
0–5 years
Roll Size
99 children
Subsidies
20 Hours
Rating
5/5

About Millie's House - Armagh St

Millie's House - Armagh St is a education & care service in Christchurch, Christchurch, 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 Millie's House - Armagh St, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.

Community Profile

Roll & age distribution

Millie's House - Armagh St currently has a roll of 99 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.

Ethnicity profile

European tamariki are the largest group (64% 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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Raven
November 2025

“My eldest baby has been here 2.5yrs and loves it! The teachers have supported him through all of his stages. Management are absolutely lovely and have always gone above and beyond for my family. Also has the best outdoor area for exploring!”

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Walter Gao
October 2025

“My daughter has had such a wonderful and unforgettable time at Millies, and she absolutely loved it! She often came home excited, sharing her beautiful drawings, crafts, new songs, and talked about her teachers and friends. All the teachers are caring, kind, and full of warm smiles, and we could always feel their love and care for children. We’re so happy that her time at Millies has become such a special part of her childhood memories.”

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Ruby Shaw
September 2025

“Our daughter absolutely loves Millie’s House! She’s excited every morning to see her friends and amazing teachers. The team has created such a warm, caring, and fun learning environment, with wonderful weekly activities like library and garden visits. It’s been so great to see her growing in confidence every day. Highly recommend!”

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Lorimer Jensen
July 2025

“Just an absolutely lovely, homely and adorable preschool with staff that are passionate, empathetic and switched on. I always know my daughter is safe and well looked after here, with great understanding and celebration of who she is as an individual. My daughter has been going to Millie’s since 10 months old. We’ve had such a wonderful experience from the nursery room as an infant to the over 2’s room as a toddler. I’m always absolutely impressed with what my daughter learns everyday. Since she’s been at Millie’s she’s uncovered her love for the arts, messy play, reading, singing (she came home singing twinkle twinkle in Te Reo fluently at 22 months old which we were pretty blown away by). Special shout out to Kelly! She is like the Ms Rachel of the centre and absolutely so engaged and so knowledgeable with child development and learning. The location has been excellent for me as a central city worker and easily accessible. I’ve always appreciated how flexible and understanding they’ve been with pick-up and drop-off times as a full-time working mum. The admin and management team are all mums also, they understand the hustle no matter what your situation is, which has been pretty cathartic to say the least 🙏 Oh, and last, but not least- they provide yummy and nutritious meals which is built into the fees and not charged extra. This day care is an absolute gem.”

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james lee
April 2025

“Our daughter spent a wonderful month at Millie's House, and we couldn’t be happier with her experience! From day one, the teachers made her feel safe and cherished. She adored exploring the gardens near Victoria Park every morning—whether chasing butterflies or collecting leaves, it sparked her curiosity and love for the outdoors. The nutritious meals provided are a highlight! From fresh fruits to balanced hot dishes, the menu is thoughtfully planned and always received with enthusiasm by the little ones. A heartfelt thank you to this special place for nurturing her little heart so beautifully!”

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Contact Details

The Old Courthouse 85 Armagh Street, Christchurch, Christchurch

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