Free Kindergarten 20 Hours ECE

Ruahine Linton Camp Early Learning

Linton Camp

Ages

0–5 years

Roll Size

24 children

Subsidies

20 Hours

Rating

5/5

About Ruahine Linton Camp Early Learning

Ruahine Linton Camp Early Learning is a free kindergarten in Linton Camp, with children currently enrolled aged 0–5 years. It’s well suited for parents seeking community-based, not-for-profit early education led by qualified teachers, usually with sessional hours. This centre offers 20 Hours ECE funding.

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 Ruahine Linton Camp Early Learning, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.

Community Profile

Roll & age distribution

Ruahine Linton Camp Early Learning currently has a roll of 24 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.

Ethnicity profile

European tamariki are the largest group (50% of the roll), alongside māori, pacific 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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Kaitlyn Baldwin

May 2022

“We love this daycare! Our daughters second home, she loves it so much. Absolutely loves her teachers and is excited to see them each morning. The teachers truly care about the kids. If M is away sick, they even text asking how she is. When we first started I got multiple texts through the day with updates and photos. M is always happy playing or having cuddles when I pick her up. M confidence has grown significantly since attending and seems like she has learnt things she wouldn't at home through interacting with the other kids.”

L Murray

June 2018

“Great daycare that feels like one big family.”

Amber Stephenson

May 2018