Pīwakawaka Early Learning Centre
About Pīwakawaka Early Learning Centre
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 Pīwakawaka Early Learning Centre, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
Pīwakawaka Early Learning Centre currently has a roll of 28 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 1–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
European tamariki are the largest group (39% 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
“Piwakawaka has got amazing teachers and staff. The centre manager is very approachable Teachers are very friendly and they listen if we got any questions or concerns.”
“It’s home away from home! The quality of care they provide is trustworthy and nurturing throughout all stages of their development at the centre. The staff are all so lovely, supportive and approachable, and obviously very passionate about providing an atmosphere that our children love!”
“Where Little Minds Shine Bright! This early learning centre is everything we hoped for and more—caring teachers, joyful learning, and a space where our child feels safe, happy, and inspired. Every day is a new adventure filled with creativity, growth, and giggles. A truly magical start to their learning journey!”
“I have enrolled my 9 month old baby in this daycare. So far, they have been amazing with us.The teachers are lovely and they have adapted to my son routine to make sure he feels happy (nap on teacher arms or in the pram, reusable nappies, adapt meals time etc). The place is tidy and they have a big outdoor area. The daycare start for my son has been so smooth. I was allowed to do induction visits as many as I needed before the official start and I would leave baby for a couple of hours so he gets confident with his environment. Once, I stayed with the teachers for half a day and I have to say that I was impressed by the quality of the activities and the support they bring to the children. Also, they are cheaper than most of the daycares I visited around. I highly recommend this daycare. Thank you.”
“Our experience at Piwakawaka has been wonderful. The staff is caring and attentive, creating a warm and nurturing environment for the children. The curriculum is well-rounded, balancing play-based learning with structured activities that foster creativity, social skills, and early academic development. The facilities are clean, safe, and equipped with age-appropriate resources. Communication with parents is excellent, with regular updates on our child's progress and activities. We highly recommend Piwakawaka for any family seeking a supportive and enriching early learning experience.”
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