Murrays Bay Childcare Centre
About Murrays Bay Childcare 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 Murrays Bay Childcare Centre, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
Murrays Bay Childcare Centre currently has a roll of 42 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 2–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
European tamariki are the largest group (74% 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
“This place is an incredible childcare centre that ticks all the boxes for us. Awesome environment with a variety of activities for the kids to enjoy. Staff here are awesome and turnover of teachers is exceptionally low so the kids always feel happy and safe. Teacher child ratios are also great so the teachers really get to know the kids. All our kids have been here with the third still there and they all love/loved it here. Highly recommend!”
“MBCC holds a special place in my heart. I built the sandpit at 17yrs old and my children and nieces and nephews have all attended over the years. Their portfolios of learning are magical keepsakes and the outdoor area is the best for running around and exploring as all children should 🤩”
“From the moment we stepped into Murrays Bay Childcare Centre, it felt like home. Originally, we had planned to enroll our daughter elsewhere, but her immediate affection for this center was undeniable. It was love at first sight. T settled in quickly, which speaks volumes about the nurturing environment provided here. The teachers at MBCC are exceptional. They've not only embraced T but have also fostered a deep connection with her. It's evident that they genuinely care for each child's well-being and development. The atmosphere is consistently calm, creating a serene backdrop for learning and play. The environment is so inviting that some days, I find myself wishing I could be a child again and experience it firsthand. Overall, Murrays Bay Childcare Centre has exceeded all our expectations. We feel grateful to have found such a wonderful place for our daughter to grow and thrive.”
“Our twins have been at MBCC since the beginning of this year and absolutely love it! The outdoor area is the best around and there are always fresh activities and experiences for the children to enjoy. The teachers are fantastic and so accommodating. We highly recommend this centre.”
“Our daughter attended here and it is a really lovely centre. I love the location as it is down a private residential street. There's a rambling back garden and plenty of space for the kids to play and imagine. The energy of the place is very good, and both the kids and teachers are very happy which was of great importance to us.”
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