Pukekos Educare Thames
About Pukekos Educare Thames
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 Pukekos Educare Thames, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
Pukekos Educare Thames currently has a roll of 39 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 1–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
European tamariki are the largest group (60% 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
“Fantastic centre. Lots of outdoor space to explore, have adventures and play. The teachers truly know the kids and support them to learn and play in their own way. My youngest runs out the door when I say it's time to go to daycare!”
“Pukekos is more than just a childcare... if you’re part of the centre you’re part of the family. All children are treated with respect and I’ve seen first hand the respectful and warm nature of the teachers. The natural environments cater to the children’s needs and lets their imaginations flourish! Children are allowed to just be children and I especially like one of their mottos... “there’s no such thing as inappropriate weather just inappropriate clothing”!”
“Love Pukekos Educare in Thames 🙌🌟👭 my Two girls went from 18 mths to 5 years old.. and loved being there. They have a wonderful out doors BIG garden, huge Sand Pit, established trees & lots of natural places to play and be a child.Being creative & free to explore is very important for our girls and Pukekos gave them this space... lots of art, craft & music ... Our girls still talk about their very happy early Pukekos childhood years, and we still have strong friendships with the teachers & children that shared that special place & time with us. I highly recommend Pukekos to other parents who want their children to enjoy a free play, natural, creative environment. Fiona 🌳🌈🐝🌟”
“Pukekos is such an amazing place for children to grow and learn. The experiences they participate in are real life experiences that are meaningful and.genuine.The teachers are respectful and follow the childrens interests . A real place for children to be themselves with confidence. Would recommend”
“Both my children have been to Pukekos Educare. Best decision I ever made. They both felt cared for like being at home and taught so many amazing things in an amazing environment. At 6 years old my daughter asked to be four again so she could go back to Pukekos. Pukekoes are always in there memories and mine.”
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