Pitter Patter
About Pitter Patter
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 Pitter Patter, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
Pitter Patter currently has a roll of 47 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
Asian tamariki are the largest group (40% of the roll), alongside european, 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
“Pitter Patter is my child’s first daycare. I am so glad that the whole team worked together and made my child very comfortable when he joined. I always receive all the communications related to my son. The management is so nice and friendly and My boy loves to be there all the time.”
“We have our kid at Pitter Patter for a few months now. We highly recommend Pitter Patter to any parent looking for a nurturing, safe, and enriching environment for their child. Its a family kind of atmosphere where the kids feel safe and happy. The weekly reports on Story Park are good to learn about what the kids do during the week. They really take good care of the kids. They regularly celebrate all kinds of festivals here, which keeps the kids and families engaged. Thanks for taking good care of our kids.”
“I could not speak highly enough of Pitter Patter Childcare Te Atatu. The teachers here at are absolutely amazing. The love and care they show the children is 100% genuine. Their communication is brilliant and both my kids have definitely loved their experience here.”
“I have been so pleased with Pitter Patter and the care Viren has received here. The staff are warm, attentive, and truly seem to care about the well-being and development of each child. The facility is clean, safe, and well-organized, with plenty of age-appropriate toys and activities to keep the children engaged. I especially love the variety of learning opportunities, from outdoor play to creative arts, which keep my child excited to go every day. Communication is excellent—whether it's through daily reports, photos, or emails, I always feel informed and involved in my child's day-to-day experiences. I also appreciate how they handle any concerns or questions with professionalism and care. Overall, I highly recommend Pitter Patter to any parent looking for a nurturing, safe, and enriching environment for their child.”
“First time parents of a toddler, we were not ready to let our baby go to Kindy however on our first tour with manager (Inder) she was so kind and understanding giving good advice on how to transition our son easier. Giving us reassurance we’re doing good by bringing our son to Pitter Patter to grow his mind more, his social skills, positive play. All these things we could clearly see in the positive environment at Pitter Patter. Our toddler is a handful but we fully trust all teachers at Pitter Patter and manager also :) Great Kindy for all kids :) Highly recommend.”
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