Rising Stars Early Childhood Centre

About Rising Stars Early Childhood Centre
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 Rising Stars Early Childhood Centre, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
Rising Stars Early Childhood Centre currently has a roll of 87 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
Asian tamariki are the largest group (39% of the roll), alongside european, māori, pacific, 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
“My son attended Rising Stars for nearly a year, and we had a truly wonderful experience. As a first-time mom, I felt incredibly supported by the friendly and caring teachers. They always created a welcoming environment for both the children and the parents, which made the transition so much easier for us. My son loved his time there and looked forward to each day, even on the mornings that started a little tough. The only reason we left was because we moved too far away — otherwise, we would have happily continued with Rising Stars. I am so grateful for the positive impact they had on my son's early years!”
“My son loves being at this daycare and always enjoys his time there. I never expected he would settle in and love the place this easily. The teachers are lovely and give so much care and attention to the kids. The place is always clean, and I really appreciate the detailed updates we receive through the app about his interests and activities. The annual trips, snow day, and other events are well-planned and great to enjoy with parents. Highly recommend!”
“I couldn’t be happier with Rising Stars (Henderson). I have 2 children that attended this centre. The staff are incredibly caring and professional, providing a nurturing environment where my child feels safe and valued, happy. It is well-organised, and offer a range of engaging experiences that support every child’s development. Communication is excellent, and I appreciate the daily updates and feedback. I highly recommend this centre to any parent looking for quality care.”
“We love Rising Star Henderson. A friend of mine recommended them and she had her child from 1 year through to 5 year here as well. We could see our child truly bloom when she was 3 when mixing with the 4 and 5 years old. It gave her confidence socially. The teachers are great. Some strict but we like that.. Definitely recommend this ECE centre.”
“We have been sending our child to Rising Stars for almost two years now, and our experience has been nothing short of wonderful. The staff is incredibly caring and attentive, always ensuring that each child feels safe, happy, and engaged. The activities are well-planned and educational, promoting both learning and creativity. We've seen significant growth in our child, both socially and academically. The communication from the management is clear and consistent, keeping us well-informed about our child's progress and any upcoming events, they also have this mobile app and that makes our life more cherish by the writeups done by teachers about their activities and achievements, its kind of a souvenir for their life which they refer later on. We're confident that Rising stars is the right place for our child's continued growth and development. Highly Recommend.”
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