Pohutukawa Kindergarten Glendowie
About Pohutukawa Kindergarten Glendowie
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 Glendowie, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
Pohutukawa Kindergarten Glendowie currently has a roll of 37 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 2–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
European tamariki are the largest group (58% 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
“An amazing kindergarten with the best teachers. Our 3 year old has thrived since starting Pohutukawa. Highly recommend.”
“Beautiful centre with kind staff, excellent facilities and communication. Highly recommend if you are looking for somewhere that feels welcoming and warm and your child will love.”
“I wholeheartedly recommend Pohutukawa to any family. Our son has been attending joyfully since he was 2, and he loves his kaiako and friends. Mel, Sarah and the team are our village—an extension of family & home. We love the care and education, genuinely child-lead approach, and sensitivity to each kids own journey. Not to mention the gorgeous, airy, light-filled space! So grateful to have somewhere I know our kid feels this great sense of belonging so young. Hard to believe there are still spaces at this absolute gem of a centre!”
“An incredible Kindergarten with the most loving, thoughtful experienced teachers who go above and beyond. My daughter races up the ramp every morning excited for her day. The facilities and resources the teachers plan everyday are amazing! Our family loves the Pohutukawa Community!!”
“My 2yo boy has just started here and all the teachers in the centre are very caring and supportive throughout the whole transition process. It is a small private centre where all the children are cared for and respected, the teachers are sensitive about meeting the individual needs. There are plenty of fun events happening all the time. Cannot be any happier! ------------ Updating my review 10 months later - My boy LOVES his kindy, every Sunday he asks if he can go so we had to increase from 3 day enrollment to 4 days. I have full trust in all the teachers so Huge thanks to Sarah, Amy, Emi & Mel again for creating this fun & loving environment for the kids.”
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