Pohutukawa Kindergarten
About Pohutukawa Kindergarten
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 Pohutukawa Kindergarten, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
Pohutukawa Kindergarten currently has a roll of 33 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 2–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
European tamariki are the largest group (59% 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 are very happy to be with Pohutukawa! My daughter (2yo) has never been in a daycare or kindy before we enrolled here so I was nervous about how she will cope. But the teachers are very lovely and supportive, the kids are also very friendly sweet towards each other. Just a few weeks of joining and my daughter already tells me about all the hugs and holding hands she gets from Pohutukawa, both from her new friends and teachers! We feel the love and care that they pour to our kid while she's in their care.”
“A wonderful, nurturing environment with a warm, homely feel and a fantastic team of dedicated teachers. I’ve sent all three of my boys here and couldn’t recommend it more! If you're looking for a caring, fun, and supportive place for your little ones, be sure to reach out to Mel.”
“My son loves it here and he's always very happy to go to kindy. Teacher Annie is so friendly and kind! She's very easy to communicate with, and the teachers here are quite supportive. Great place!”
“My grandson attends Pohutukawa kindy; he absolutely loves it. The kindy is extremely well resourced with knowledgeable caring teachers who recognise, notice and respond to the children's learning and interests. I love how each time I go there, there are different activities set up to inspire exploration and learning.”
“Beautiful kindergarten, with amazing teachers. My daughter loves coming here. It's well resourced and a supportive / caring environment for your child to grow and learn.”
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