Richmond Kindergarten
About Richmond Kindergarten
About Free Kindergarten
Free Kindergartens typically offer sessional or part-day early learning programmes led by fully qualified teachers, following Te Whāriki and emphasising learning through play, social interaction, and community involvement. These centres cater to families seeking high-quality education in a not-for-profit, community-based setting with strong ties to local whānau.
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 Richmond Kindergarten, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
Richmond Kindergarten currently has a roll of 49 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 2–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
European tamariki are the largest group (75% 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
“Amazing preschool with caring nurturing teachers. My daughter loves going here and always talks about all the fun things they are doing and learning about. I always feel incredibly welcome and part of the family. Highly recommend this preschool to anyone looking for a great friendly and safe environment for your child.”
“From the moment we walked in, we felt welcomed and confident that our son would be in good hands. The teachers are incredibly nurturing, patient, and dedicated—not only to each child’s learning but to their emotional well-being too. Our son blossomed during his time here. He gained confidence, made great friends, and learned so much through creative play, structured activities, and a curriculum that truly fosters a love of learning. The communication with parents was consistent and thoughtful, and we always felt involved and informed. Most importantly, our son looked forward to going to preschool every single day. That, to us, speaks volumes. We’re so grateful to have found such a positive and enriching environment for his early education. Highly recommend!”
“Highly recommended. Stacy and her team is really friendly, supportive and patient. They help our two and half year old daughter to get settled in the preschool after having a bumpy start. All credit goes to the lovely staff.”
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