Education & Care Service 20 Hours ECE

Mudpies and Butterflies

Patumahoe

4.8|

Ages

0–5 years

Roll Size

72 children

Subsidies

20 Hours

Rating

4.8/5

About Mudpies and Butterflies

Mudpies and Butterflies is a education & care service in Patumahoe, 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 Mudpies and Butterflies, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.

Community Profile

Roll & age distribution

Mudpies and Butterflies currently has a roll of 72 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.

Ethnicity profile

European tamariki are the largest group (73% of the roll), alongside māori, pacific, asian 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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Marco Van Blerk

June 2025

Bec Peters

February 2025

“So impressed with mudpies & butterflies. The staff are friendly, attentive, and professional, creating a warm and welcoming environment for the young ones. They have a well-structured curriculum that engages the kids in creative activities while ensuring their safety and well-being. I also love how they maintain open communication with parents. Overall, I feel confident leaving my child here and highly recommend this daycare to others.”

Jagdish Bhula

July 2024