Education & Care Service 20 Hours ECE

Paeroa Early Learning Centre

Paeroa

Ages

1–5 years

Roll Size

21 children

Subsidies

20 Hours

Rating

5/5

About Paeroa Early Learning Centre

Paeroa Early Learning Centre is a education & care service in Paeroa, with children currently enrolled aged 1–5 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 Paeroa Early Learning Centre, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.

Community Profile

Roll & age distribution

Paeroa Early Learning Centre currently has a roll of 21 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 1–5 years age band.

Ethnicity profile

European tamariki are the largest group (63% of the roll), alongside māori, pacific, 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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LIU YALI

March 2022

“It's a very lovely mixed age centre, home away from home, children learn from each other and develop tuakana-teina relationships. All the teachers are very professional and aim to support all children to reach their highest potential. Great centre, highly recommend!”

Wini Russell

March 2022

“This is a great centre with with alot to offer our young people. The teachers are so supportive and inviting. Its a mixed age center with such a warm calm feeling. Feels like home.”

Prerita Sood

March 2019