Plum Tree Preschool Millwater
About Plum Tree Preschool Millwater
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 Plum Tree Preschool Millwater, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
Plum Tree Preschool Millwater 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 (74% of the roll), alongside māori, 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
“Highly recommend Plum Tree Preschool. We have been part of the Plum Tree family for the last 8.5 years, from each of our three kids starting there as babies until they have each gone to school. It is a very welcoming centre where you know each of the teachers well and feel very comfortable with how they care for and support your children. We have found them very accommodating and love seeing all the fun activities that they do. We loved the smaller, calm feeling when you walk in the door - your child is an individual, where they get to know their personalities, not just another kid in a big group. We will miss it, but have lovely memories.”
“Our child went to plum tree from the age of one years old. We looked at many local places and actually did visits at several places however I was very reticent to leave my child and needed X factor. Plum tree is exceptional. The teachers are nurturing and kind and warm to your child. I felt like I was leaving my boy with a family member who genuinely cared about him. The excellent teacher to child ratio meant that when my son was going through a developmental change, a teacher would pick this up and extend the learning through setting up play to encourage further exploration. It was very special and as a full time working mum I so appreciated the attention to him and his learning. I can’t recommend Plum tree enough.”
“I cannot recommend Plum Tree preschool highly enough! We’ve done a lot of research and trialing at the nearby daycares and Plum Tree was by far the best one for us. The most amazing, warm and caring teachers! Lots of nature based play and engaging activities.”
“From the moment I met the director Kate she put my mind at ease with caring for my 10 month old daughter. The teachers put so much time and effort into caring for my daughter. My daughter has thrived in their care.”
“For the last 6 years my children have attended Plumtree and my youngest has just moved on to school. We will miss plumtree so very much! It's the most warm and loving environment for children and you get a sense of family. All the staff have such a special bond with the children and take the time to get to know the parents. Plumtree is highly recommended!”
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