Precious Years Learning Centre
About Precious Years 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 Precious Years Learning Centre, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
Precious Years Learning Centre currently has a roll of 24 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
European tamariki are the largest group (49% 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
“I was really anxious about needing to put my 6 month old baby into daycare when I had to return to part time work - until I found this place - I was so keen to get a spot here I enrolled her when I was still pregnant! 😂 Once starting, she settled there within a matter of days & was eating and sleeping well, some days even better than at home - to me that was a sure sign that she was super comfortable there. Ever since, she comes home from her daycare days happy, energetic & full of life. She adores her teachers, loves her classmates, is so well cared for and attended to. The staff here are knowledgable and you can tell it's more than just a job to them. A home away from home that really caters to every child's individual needs, interests, personalities & more. A huge relief to find! Thank you Precious Years team! xx”
“My baby started going to this daycare at just five and half months old. At first, we were a little worried, but to our surprise, the transition was very smooth. After only two or three days, my baby began to learn falling asleep more easily, which has been such a big help. The teachers here are truly caring and attentive. Before choosing this daycare, I visited several others. Some of them looked impressive in terms of marketing and presentation, but what really sets this place apart is the genuine care and love the staff have for the children. We are very grateful to the teachers for their dedication. Highly recommended!”
“This place ia a little gem hidden away on Eskdale Road. When I first asked our neighbours about it, they said "It has a homely feeling that is amiss in most of the other places." After having our daughter here for 2 years, I wholeheartedly agree. Thanks to Raewyn and the Kaiko our daughter feels at home here. She gets good attention and looks forward to going there each day. They are extremely accoomadatimg as well which is somthing you will never get in the popular chains. As life is complex and full of challenges, you want one less challenge when thinking about your little one.”
“Nature atmosphere being in the bush is absolutely amazing , so insured my children will be cared for like I do .”
“My 2 boys Jari and Johannes absolutely loved Precious Years and formed strong connections with the teachers. We still miss the team 2 years later.”
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