Free Kindergarten 20 Hours ECE

Otahuhu Kindergarten

Auckland, Otahuhu

Ages

2–5 years

Roll Size

33 children

Subsidies

20 Hours

Rating

5/5

About Otahuhu Kindergarten

Otahuhu Kindergarten is a free kindergarten in Otahuhu, Auckland, 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 Otahuhu Kindergarten, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.

Community Profile

Roll & age distribution

Otahuhu Kindergarten currently has a roll of 33 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 2–5 years age band.

Ethnicity profile

Pacific tamariki are the largest group (59% of the roll), alongside european, māori, asian 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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Katrina Allen

October 2025

Louise Tu'u

February 2023

“Fantastic staff and location here. Beautiful and spacious gardens that the children tend to, as well as great play equipment. Our children continues to enjoy wonderful and open relationships with the staff and former classmates.There is a grand and old tree in the middle, which really sets this kindy apart from so many small and cramped ECEs.”