Free Kindergarten 20 Hours ECE

Paremata Creche

Porirua, Whitby

Ages

1–5 years

Roll Size

34 children

Subsidies

20 Hours

Rating

5/5

About Paremata Creche

Paremata Creche is a free kindergarten in Whitby, Porirua, with children currently enrolled aged 1–5 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 Paremata Creche, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.

Community Profile

Roll & age distribution

Paremata Creche currently has a roll of 34 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 1–5 years age band.

Ethnicity profile

European tamariki are the largest group (83% of the roll), alongside māori, pacific, 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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Christian Márquez

September 2025

“Excellent place for kids to start their journey in education. Great staff and an outstanding manager. If you like order, tidiness and warm attention, this is the place for your kids. Sadly, my son stopped attending because he turned 3 and had to find another place for himself. Probably I'm wishing they get the permit to work with older kids in the future.”

Reza Froehlich

May 2023

“I was for the first time in Whitby to see my daughter and my 2 years old Grandson who goes to Paremata Creche. It is a lovely place and really wonderful and lovely teachers 🥰🥰🥰🥰 I am very happy and appreciate a lot the work and how they take care of all children ❤️❤️ ❤️ Hope to comeback again next year. Thank you very much 🥰”