Pūmanawa Bishopdale
About Pūmanawa Bishopdale
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 Pūmanawa Bishopdale, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
Pūmanawa Bishopdale currently has a roll of 51 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
European tamariki are the largest group (51% 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
“It’s very nice per school i have 4kids there are all of them there next year my last one will be finesh ELC we love it bless you all of staff”
“I can't recommend this nursery and preschool enough! Their amazing teachers create a nurturing, respectful, diverse, imaginative environment for every child (and they family). Our son loves being part of this tamariki and the wide range of activities they get up to. The teachers' focus on meeting the individual child at his/hers level and supporting their cognitive, social and behavioral development in a positive and kind manner that is truly heartwarming. The fact that the children regularly get to use many of the YMCA's facilities for gymnastics, dance, yoga, football etc is an added bonus!”
“I was hesitant at taking my son to a preschool, but the staff at the YMCA were amazing, at helping him to settle in, always making us feel welcome, and included. He loves joining in on the extra activities like gymnastics. His confidence has grown. I feel rest assured that when he goes to preschool, his needs are being meet, by the caring and amazing team. He always comes home tired and happy, from having a fun filled day.”
“We visited a lot of daycares in the area and chose the YMCA because we loved the community feel. The kids are always out and about, taking part in activities and visiting places like the gym, library and park. Our daughter took some time settling in but the teachers have been wonderful with her and now she has really found her feet and has made some great friends. We love the Y :)”
“Our children both attend the YMCA Bishopdale Preschool, with our oldest being there for the last 3.5 years. I can not recommend them enough - the teachers are nothing short of incredible, so invested in the children and their development. Especially love the fact they have so many great facilities nearby which means the children can make regular excursions - my kids both love gymnastics, going to the park for lunch and to Bishopdale library. The teachers always have areas set up for the kids to explore, and at pick-up they always have time to let us know what our kids have been up to and advice where we've asked about any challenges we've been having.”
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