Education & Care Service 20 Hours ECE

Nurture and Bloom Early Learning Centre - Te Anau

Te Anau

Ages

0–5 years

Roll Size

50 children

Subsidies

20 Hours

Rating

5/5

About Nurture and Bloom Early Learning Centre - Te Anau

Nurture and Bloom Early Learning Centre - Te Anau is a education & care service in Te Anau, 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 Nurture and Bloom Early Learning Centre - Te Anau, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.

Community Profile

Roll & age distribution

Nurture and Bloom Early Learning Centre - Te Anau currently has a roll of 50 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

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Dayle Beuth

November 2025

“I highly recommend Nurture and Bloom, The teachers are truly exceptional, caring, and always engaging with the children. They create a warm and nurturing atmosphere, making it easy for kids to learn and grow. The learning environment is stimulating and well-structured, with a variety of activities that promote both creativity and development. My children have come home excited to share what they’ve learned each day, and I’ve seen noticeable growth in their social and cognitive skills. Overall, I couldn’t be happier with our experience. It’s clear that the staff genuinely cares about the children's well-being and education. If you’re looking for a fantastic childcare centre, this is the place!”