Secret Garden ELC Limited
About Secret Garden ELC Limited
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 Secret Garden ELC Limited, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
Secret Garden ELC Limited currently has a roll of 37 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
Asian tamariki are the largest group (53% 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
“Secret Garden is one of the best childcare in the area. Splendid environment and kau kaiako are so nice and professional. Strongly recommended!”
“Secret Garden is the only place I would 200% trust for my bub. Leaving my 6th month old to resume work was a predicament for me. I went around other ECE's in the area but wasn't very convinced. However, went to SG and signed up straight away. The staff are unbelievably natural with kids and work along side parents for best outcomes for your child. The teachers are so forthcoming and they almost hand- held me through the period where my baby did not take the bottle. It is a free range environment that encourages kids to be kids, with no screens in sight. There is a massive play area that houses pet rabbits etc. They make you feel at home. I truly recommend Secret Garden for any parent, facing that difficult decision of leaving your precious one in a new environment.”
“I absolutely love secret garden! Amazing environment and incredible teachers. They're all so supportive and they treat us like family. My son is so well looked after there, it's his home away from home and he loves going there every day! 😀”
“One Amazing Childcare center.All Staff are very helpful and friendly Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a center on the North Shore. Very sad to leave and start school. Thank You Secret Garden”
“I recommend this day care. It has a great out door area for kids to run around or bike. The baby room and pre-school room are connected and they share time and learning together. This was awesome as I had children in each room so they settled in really well. They also have a maximum of 10 babies and 40 pre-schoolers.The centre is clean and tidy. They change their toys and environment around often for the children to experience new activities and things. The teachers are highly qualified and do lots of activities with the children including going on trips and out to explore the community.The teachers are very friendly and have made our family a part of the centre. My sons love and loved going to daycare. They have an awesome cook who makes yummy healthy meals which takes the hassle of sorting lunch boxes.”
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