Robins Nest
About Robins Nest
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 Robins Nest, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
Robins Nest currently has a roll of 31 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
European tamariki are the largest group (74% 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
“I have two children who attend Robins Nest and they both love it to pieces. The respect and care based learning on offer is exactly what we want for them. The staff often go above and beyond and are always available and approachable for a chat about what’s going on with your children. The small roll of children means that they make strong and intimate relationships with both staff and their peers. My four year old son’s pronunciation of words and phrases in te reo is superior to many adults (due mainly in part to daycare) and I know that cultural appreciation and inclusion is a big part of day to day life at Robins Nest. There is also very little turnover in either children or staff, must be doing something right!”
“My son has been going here since he was 6 months old (now 2) and he absolutely loves it here. This small center is wonderful as all the children interact with each other and there are no separate rooms for different aged kids. There is always nutritional morning tea given and as a parent I feel like I able to speak freely about anything at drop off or pick up. Super friendly staff that all know what they are doing. If you are looking for the best center in Katikati this is it but act fast as they have a wait list!”
“Awesome daycare for our little one. Lovely staff, very caring!”
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