Free Kindergarten 20 Hours ECE

Ponsonby Kindergarten

Auckland, Ponsonby

Ages

2–5 years

Roll Size

40 children

Subsidies

20 Hours

Rating

5/5

About Ponsonby Kindergarten

Ponsonby Kindergarten is a free kindergarten in Ponsonby, Auckland, with children currently enrolled aged 2–5 years. It’s well suited for parents seeking community-based, not-for-profit early education led by qualified teachers, usually with sessional hours. This centre offers 20 Hours ECE funding.

About Free Kindergarten

Free Kindergartens typically offer sessional or part-day early learning programmes led by fully qualified teachers, following Te Whāriki and emphasising learning through play, social interaction, and community involvement. These centres cater to families seeking high-quality education in a not-for-profit, community-based setting with strong ties to local whānau.

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 Ponsonby Kindergarten, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.

Community Profile

Roll & age distribution

Ponsonby Kindergarten currently has a roll of 40 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 2–5 years age band.

Ethnicity profile

European tamariki are the largest group (56% 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

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Annabel Winstone

December 2024

“We’re endlessly impressed by the Kindergarten’s creativity, their nurturing care and the efficiency of the day’s operations. They are very effective at creating a welcoming and inclusive community and the kids just have so much fun! Thank you to the wonderful teachers and support staff”

Gerda Satunas

November 2018

“Amazing Kindergarten and teachers are wonderful! My daughter just love going there ! Highly recommended”

Rebecca Plummer

November 2016

“Great staff who really care about the kids, a lovely place for little ones”