Rangi Ruru Pre-School
About Rangi Ruru Pre-School
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 Rangi Ruru Pre-School, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
Rangi Ruru Pre-School currently has a roll of 30 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 2–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
European tamariki are the largest group (70% of the roll), alongside māori, 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
“We love Rangi!!! Rangi Ruru Preschool welcomed our son when he was two, and he is moving aged five and-a-half, now he is ready. The staff have cared for and educated our boy with such love and professional excellence: these are the best ECE teachers in Christchurch. We recommend Rangi wholeheartedly; join the waiting list; it's worth it.”
“We are so grateful for the incredible experience our child has had at Rangi Ruru Preschool. The staff are kind, caring, and truly dedicated to creating a nurturing environment for both the children and their families. From the moment we walked in, we felt welcomed and supported, and that warmth extends to our child every day. The preschool offers a wonderful range of engaging learning opportunities that are thoughtfully tailored to the children’s needs and interests. It’s clear that the staff observe and respond to the children’s individual growth, ensuring that every child feels seen and valued. One of the highlights for us is the beautiful garden space, which is always full of laughter and joy. It's an incredible outdoor environment where the children can explore, play, and develop their creativity. We feel so lucky to have found such a caring and responsive community for our child”
“Absolutely amazing! We couldn’t be more grateful for our experience at this preschool. From day one, we felt so welcomed by the warm and caring staff, and it quickly became clear that every teacher here is incredibly dedicated, generous, and passionate about what they do. They bring a wealth of experience to each day, and it shows in how much my son has flourished. He’s made wonderful friends and even tells us that all his teachers are his good friends too, which speaks volumes about the nurturing environment they provide. We absolutely love everything about this preschool and feel so sad to be leaving now that my boy is turning 5. This place has truly become like family to us, and we will miss everyone deeply. We highly recommend this preschool to anyone looking for a supportive, inspiring, and loving place for their child to grow.”
“Our 4 year old daughter has attended Rangi Ruru Preschool since she was 2 and absolutely loves it. She’s built strong connections with each of the teachers, who are all warm, caring, unflappable and genuinely passionate about what they do. We love that the kids are free to be themselves, playing and exploring without too many rules. The focus on kindness and respect is woven into their daily activities and creates a warm and inclusive environment. The optional extracurricular activities like Playball and music class are a fantastic bonus. We plan to send our youngest here as soon as she’s old enough. Highly recommend this preschool!”
“Highly recommend Rangi Ruru Preschool. It has a lovely, homely feel, the teachers are absolutely amazing, caring and very experienced. My middle son attends the preschool and my youngest will be going once he is old enough. We love it!”
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