Natural Steps Early Childhood Centre (Ellerslie Village)
About Natural Steps Early Childhood Centre (Ellerslie Village)
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 Natural Steps Early Childhood Centre (Ellerslie Village), it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
Natural Steps Early Childhood Centre (Ellerslie Village) currently has a roll of 65 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
European tamariki are the largest group (65% 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
“Our baby loves coming here. The staff all genuinely care and look after her so well. The facilities are fantastic and we love getting all the regular updates about her and her day. So happy with the decision we made.”
“1. The way of having an on-site chef is great so the supply of food can be adjusted if needed. 2. Love the way that several trips are organised during the year so the kids get to explore more beyond the daycare centre. 3. Love the outdoor environment so that the kids can have the opportunity to engage with the nature. 4. Love the enthusiasm of the staff!”
“My baby loves here. Nice and clean environment and nice teachers. Highly recommend.”
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