Pascals Herne Bay

About Pascals Herne Bay
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 Pascals Herne Bay, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
Pascals Herne Bay currently has a roll of 85 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
European tamariki are the largest group (67% of the roll), alongside māori, pacific, 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
“We feel so lucky to have found Pascals for our son. From day one, the team has been incredibly welcoming, caring, and attentive. It’s clear that the staff genuinely love what they do—they create such a warm, nurturing environment that our son absolutely thrives in. He comes home happy, engaged, and full of stories about his day. Thank you to the amazing team at Pascals for everything you do—we couldn't recommend you more highly!”
“We recently moved our 2 year old to Pascals Herne Bay and we had moved into the area from across Auckland. Catherine and her team could not have been more welcoming to our son and our family. The centre has a lovely warm feel, incredible facilities for toddlers to explore so many new things and socialise with each other. The teachers are all so caring and engaged with what each child is interested in, and our son comes home so happy each day telling us all about his fun adventures, friends he has made and things he has learnt. We highly recommend Pascals.”
“From the first time meeting his teacher, Jecel, at the transition visits, I felt instantly relieved and knew that my 6 month old baby would be in good hands. All of the teachers in the Fern Room have helped my child to thrive, feel comfortable and he's happy going to daycare. Jecel is fantastic and her end of day handovers are fantastic. She has helped us with finding solutions to issues that has arisen. Very happy with the service Pascal's provide.”
“Pascal’s truly feels like an extension of our family. My son is treated like royalty, enjoying wholesome, nutritious meals every day – a huge relief for me as a busy mum, knowing I don't have to worry about preparing lunches. The staff made his transition at 12 months so smooth, ensuring he felt comfortable in a new environment. He’s constantly learning and exploring, coming home with new experiences and teaching us Te Reo words, all before turning 2! The fun, messy activities keep him positively stimulated, and he’s always excited about his next adventure. Pascal’s is a home away from home, where the warm, friendly staff genuinely care for the children as if they were their own. ❤️”
“Pascals is such an incredible daycare! We are so grateful how easy the transition from nursery to toddler room has been. It’s all down to their processes and the amazing teachers there. The food is also incredible! Not only does he love it but it’s healthy. Absolutely couldn’t recommend them more for taking care of our boys important first years at daycare!”
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