Education & Care Service 20 Hours ECE

Scallywaggs Kindergarten & Care Waipawa

Waipawa

Ages

0–5 years

Roll Size

30 children

Subsidies

20 Hours

Rating

4/5

About Scallywaggs Kindergarten & Care Waipawa

Scallywaggs Kindergarten & Care Waipawa is a education & care service in Waipawa, with children currently enrolled aged 0–5 years. It’s well suited for families needing flexible full-day or part-day childcare with a balanced, mainstream early learning programme. This centre offers 20 Hours ECE funding.

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 Scallywaggs Kindergarten & Care Waipawa, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.

Community Profile

Roll & age distribution

Scallywaggs Kindergarten & Care Waipawa currently has a roll of 30 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.

Ethnicity profile

European tamariki are the largest group (51% 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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Chantelle Stieller

November 2025

“I have put two of my children through Scallywaggs and my experience with them have been absolutely wonderful! The time and care they put to make sure my childrens needs are and were met are amazing! I feel so reassured taking them here knowing they will be looked after well! There is thorough communication in person and through Seesaw too! Amazing!”

Georgia White

May 2025

“I had 2 babies go through Scallys right from Tots to Grads. I'd suggest Scallys to anyone and everyone. They are down to earth, love these kiddies like their own and both my girls thrived and learned so much, their Kaiako are so passionate! My girls now go to their after-school and holiday programme which is amazing cause they still get to see their Kaiako here and there that they miss so much ♥️♥️”

Helen Falconer

August 2023

“Both my tamariki really found their feet here and have been supported throughout their learning journey. They're loved and cared for wherever they are here”

Hohepa Pekepo

February 2023

“Very unhappy with my son's fat lip due to falling off the slide. Smh maybe a bit more attention on the tamariki would prevent these accidents happening in the near future. Aw my son”