Education & Care Service 20 Hours ECE

New Shoots Children's Centre - Pakuranga

Auckland, Pakuranga
4.4|
Ages
0–5 years
Roll Size
137 children
Subsidies
20 Hours
Rating
4.4/5

About New Shoots Children's Centre - Pakuranga

New Shoots Children's Centre - Pakuranga is a education & care service in Pakuranga, Auckland, 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 New Shoots Children's Centre - Pakuranga, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.

Community Profile

Roll & age distribution

New Shoots Children's Centre - Pakuranga currently has a roll of 137 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.

Ethnicity profile

European tamariki are the largest group (49% 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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Tianxin Qiu
September 2024

“We couldn't be happier with our experience at New Shoots daycare. They have been amazing from the start with lots of activities and great communication, which makes everything so easy for us parents. Our son’s journey here has been nothing but great and enjoyable. When he first started, he didn’t speak any English at all, but thanks to their patience and support, he’s now very outgoing and has lots of friends. All the staff are super welcoming and made our son feel like he’s always loved, which helped him so much. He loves all the teachers, and the care and attention they give to each child is just amazing. We always feel informed and involved in his progress. I highly recommend New Shoots to any parents looking for a daycare that really cares!”

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Elena Smirnova
April 2024

“My daughter started in this centre when she was three months old. I can't describe in one review all the love and support we received. The transition was very easy. She is now a one year old, and her face brightens up everytime we drop her off. It's a lovely inclusive environment. The teachers and professional staff always seem to be happy, confident and know what they are doing. For me personally hygiene is very important, and I found some other local places shocking. The New Shoots premises are always nice and clean. And the food! Their chefs are the best!!”

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Jody-Lee Gilbert
April 2024

“New Shoots has been a great daycare for my kids. The staff both teaching and admin are very engaged with all of the parents and children. The atmosphere is very welcoming and my kids have made some amazing friendships. The teachers are very engaging and always have fun and engaging activities for the kids.”

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Olivia Atrushi
March 2024

“I have way too many good things to say about this wonderful centre, how do I even start!? I've had both my boys go in from 5months old and each teacher has helped immensely with every transition. The nutritious food, good quality wipes and nappies provided by the centre, helps busy parents not to worry about what to pack for the day (just some spare clean clothes for messy play!). The teachers are caring and supportive, and they were always extremely respectful to my families beliefs and values. Thank you for everything New Shoots!! Love you guys to bits.”

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Kaysha McRae
March 2024

“My child has been going to this centre since 11 months old, currently in the Kindy room (Forest Kindy Program). An absolutely fantastic centre, my child has enjoyed every step of the way through with excellent learning and development opportunities for her. The Forest Kindy Program has been one of the highlights during her time there, being able to get out in nature - she calls it her forest adventures! Thank you so much to all the teachers and staff she has engaged with along the journey, all so caring the supportive. I particularly enjoy getting the updates on the app of her learning and experiences.”

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Contact Details

149 Cascades Road, Pakuranga, Auckland

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