Papakura Christian Preschool
About Papakura Christian Preschool
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 Papakura Christian Preschool, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
Papakura Christian Preschool currently has a roll of 18 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 2–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
European tamariki are the largest group (65% 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
“Absolutely amazing! Awesome teachers, great atmosphere. Us and our boy have loved it from the first day.”
“My kid had the most heartwarming and enriching experience here! From the moment she started, we felt such a sense of warmth and care from all the teachers. It was clear that every child was nurtured with genuine love and attention. It offered a fantastic range of activities that kept the children engaged and excited to learn. We also really appreciated the holiday programs available during the school breaks, which provided a fun and safe environment for the kids. One of the most special things was the diary kept for our kid from her very first day. By the time she graduated, we had a beautiful memory book filled with precious moments and milestones. This thoughtful touch is something we will always treasure. We highly recommend to any parents looking for a nurturing, engaging, and supportive environment for their child's early years. Thank you to all the wonderful team members!”
“Our son attended Papakura first Presbyterian Pre School for more than 2 years and Pre School and the teachers changed our life. We faced many challenges in finding a good preschool where our child would be cared for and loved by the teachers. As our kid is Autistic his behaviour was a challenge and we understood that but once he join the Presbyterian Pre School his behaviour was totally changed. He started sitting with kids , started playing with them , followed all the routine and its all because of the Teachers and the environment of First Presbyterian PreSchool. Teachers are amazing and specially for us we finally felt that our child is loved at the PreSchool. Sometimes small little things make a huge difference and Papakura First Presbyterian PreSchol is all about that. I want to say Big Thank you to Melanie Whitham and all the teachers of Presbyterian PreSchool for everything they did for our kid. Every teacher is very professional and knowledgeable and has a great understanding of dealing with kids and very friendly and family environment. When we dropped our kid in the morning we felt welcome and we knew our kid is in great hands and more importantly that our kid is safe , learning and is loved by the teachers. Thank you Melanie and all the teachers for changing our life. Last but not least , even though he has been in school for two years now , they still check in on him to see how he’s adjusting and doing. It feels wonderful to receive their messages, knowing they still remember him and care about him THANK YOU”
“This really is a very special preschool. I’m so glad to have found it. Such a calm, caring place for our children to be. The teachers are lovely, the grounds and play area are beautiful, and it’s a very welcoming environment.”
“I am very happy with my son's experience at First Church Preschool. The teachers are always wonderful to deal with. A big difference with this preschool and my sons former preschool is the calm, peaceful and positive atmosphere. I wholeheartedly recommend First Church Preschool to any parent seeking a preschool that embodies good values, offers enriching activities, and maintains a high standard of cleanliness. My son has flourished here, and I am confident that your child will receive the same exceptional care and education. Thank you, First Church Preschool, for being a guiding light in my child's early years!”
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