Education & Care Service 20 Hours ECE

Reach Forward Early Learning Centre

North Shore City, Albany
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Ages
0–5 years
Roll Size
43 children
Subsidies
20 Hours
Rating
5/5

About Reach Forward Early Learning Centre

Reach Forward Early Learning Centre is a education & care service in Albany, North Shore City, 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 Reach Forward Early Learning Centre, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.

Community Profile

Roll & age distribution

Reach Forward Early Learning Centre currently has a roll of 43 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.

Ethnicity profile

European tamariki are the largest group (53% of the roll), alongside 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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Amanda Hitchcock
May 2025

“Reach Forward ELC is absolutely fantastic. The teachers are warm, kind, excellent educators & Christians who live out their faith at the centre & are a huge blessing to our family. They’ve taken the time to get to know our kids & what they need. My kids come back home with full cups- they go on lots of outdoor adventures, have amazing rotating activities each session, great educational topics that are fun & really engage the kids. I’ve often said I wish my kids could carry on & do primary school with Reach Forward! Thank you Reach Forward!”

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Ailing Liu
May 2025

“My daughter Luna has been attending Reach Forward Early Learning center for nearly two months, and we’ve had a great experience. The center is clean, safe, and well-organized. The staff is warm, professional, and truly cares about the children. My daughter enjoys the daily activities and has developed new social and learning skills. Communication is excellent, with regular updates on her progress. Overall, I’m very happy with the center and would highly recommend it to other parents.”

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Sonika Craddock
April 2025

“Reach Forward Early Learning Christian Centre has been such a blessing for our daughter. She has grown so much in confidence and has really blossomed in how she engages with others. The love, kindness, and support she receives in her learning environment is truly special. We’re especially grateful that she’s able to learn about the Bible not only at home but also at school, what a gift to have her faith nurtured in both places”

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Steffany Baguis
March 2025

“I cannot recommend this early learning centre enough! My daughter has been attending for 7 months now, and I’ve seen such incredible growth in her development. She has learned to write, count basic math, and even started reading phonetic sounds of the alphabet. One of the best parts is that she loves playing praise and worship songs at home, which shows the positive influence of the centre’s curriculum. The teachers are all wonderful—kind, caring, and truly dedicated to nurturing each child's growth. A special thank you to the centre manager for being so helpful and ensuring everything runs smoothly. I’m so grateful for the loving environment and quality education my daughter receives here. If you're a parent looking for a place that offers both excellent care and education, this centre is the one to choose. Highly recommended!”

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Catherine Andrews
July 2024

“Reach Forward Early Learning Centre has been such a blessing to our family. Our son has blossomed with a real ‘love and passion for living and learning’. He receives the most amazing care, kindness and support in his learning. He has the most amazing dedicated teachers. We love that he is taught about the Bible and its principles. Thank you Reach Forward!”

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Contact Details

10 Gills Road, Albany, North Shore City

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