Rutherford Preschool
About Rutherford Preschool
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 Rutherford Preschool, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
Rutherford Preschool currently has a roll of 46 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
European tamariki are the largest group (49% 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
“My son adores it here. The teachers are so loving, interested, playful and kind. I feel so lucky to be part of the Rutherford preschool community. I don’t know of many parents who rave about their daycare, but the parents at Rutherford do. Only downside is the hours.”
“The staff at Rutherford Preschool really go above and beyond, loving and looking after all the kids. They engage with parents and children to create a learning programme that extends and elaborates on the children's interests. Every staff member genuinely cares deeply about the children and their learning, and that depth of relationship really allows the children to flourish. All through the lockdown they were caring and supportive, with ideas, resources and zoom calls. I cannot recommend this place highly enough!”
“Such dedicated teachers, who genuinely care about the tamariki in their care. Great learning environment where kids are encouraged to play as they wish; outside, inside with water, sand, paint, you name it. Small class size means you get to know the other families too. We’re looking forward to our youngest going there next year as Rutherford really helps in bringing out their personality through making them feel safe and heard.”
“The ladies here are so incredibly nurturing caring and kind to not only our tamariki, but to the parents as well. It was such a blessing having all three kids attend Rutherford Preschool, I felt a sense of relief dropping them off. Couldn’t have asked for a better place. Thanks so much!!!”
“We LOVE Rutherford. Caring teachers, beautiful safe grounds with plenty of shade, and just such wonderful values. My eldest has been there 2 years and my younger will join him next year :-)”
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