Free Kindergarten 20 Hours ECE

Nettie Riley Kindergarten

Lower Hutt, Epuni

Ages

2–5 years

Roll Size

51 children

Subsidies

20 Hours

Rating

5/5

About Nettie Riley Kindergarten

Nettie Riley Kindergarten is a free kindergarten in Epuni, Lower Hutt, with children currently enrolled aged 2–5 years. It’s well suited for parents seeking community-based, not-for-profit early education led by qualified teachers, usually with sessional hours. This centre offers 20 Hours ECE funding.

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 Nettie Riley Kindergarten, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.

Community Profile

Roll & age distribution

Nettie Riley Kindergarten currently has a roll of 51 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 2–5 years age band.

Ethnicity profile

European tamariki are the largest group (44% 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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Ellie Bridge

March 2025

“Great kindergarten, amazing teachers. Very different range of teachers who bring different skills and characteristics to the atmosphere and we love every single one of them. My daughter loves going to kindy everyday and is excited to go every single day.”

Connie Wilton

July 2024

“Fantastic kindergarten, the teachers are kind and supportive, there is lots to do, it's a positive atmosphere, I'm so glad to send my child to this kindy”

Jordan Meehan

February 2021

“Amazing Kindergarten with amazing staff 👏👏👏 we moved our boy here and he has thrived, really showed how sub par our last day care was.”