Education & Care Service 20 Hours ECE

Ravenswood Stars Nursery & Preschool

Woodend

Ages

0–5 years

Roll Size

92 children

Subsidies

20 Hours

Rating

3/5

About Ravenswood Stars Nursery & Preschool

Ravenswood Stars Nursery & Preschool is a education & care service in Woodend, with children currently enrolled aged 0–5 years. It’s well suited for families needing flexible full-day or part-day childcare with a balanced, mainstream early learning programme. This centre offers 20 Hours ECE funding.

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 Ravenswood Stars Nursery & Preschool, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.

Community Profile

Roll & age distribution

Ravenswood Stars Nursery & Preschool currently has a roll of 92 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.

Ethnicity profile

European tamariki are the largest group (72% of the roll), alongside māori, pacific, asian 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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Tessa Johnstone

September 2025

“Took my child for a walk through and was not impressed. I would strongly advise other parents to think twice before enrolling their child here. One of the biggest red flags at this preschool is the way the staff are treated — and it directly affects the quality of care the children receive.”

Kira Bialczynska

August 2022

“Our daughter has settled in this preschool really well after a transfer from Christhcurch city, warm and skilled approach of teachers was a big factor in that. It's a respectful an creative place where kids can thrive and develop in many creative ways. Teachers are really engaged and inspiring. Our daughter loves her preschool and always goes there happily.”