Small Sprouts Limited
About Small Sprouts 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 Small Sprouts Limited, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
Small Sprouts Limited currently has a roll of 12 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
European tamariki are the largest group (67% of the roll), alongside māori, 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
“We are absolutely thrilled with Small Sprouts! Our three year-old daughter, Collins, loves the family friendly atmosphere, her teachers, and her friends. Small Sprouts excels in encouraging natural, outdoor play, utilising their great spaces (plus we're excited for the further play areas currently being developed outside). Communication is seamless, and the convenience of provided meals and flexible short/long days makes life much easier. We highly recommend Small Sprouts for their nurturing environment”
“Our little one started at Small Sprouts when she was just 7 months old, and from day one we felt completely at ease. The team were so warm, kind, and reassuring—exactly what new parents need when taking that big step. Now at 16 months, she absolutely adores her teachers and runs to them with the biggest smile. It’s been incredible watching her grow and learn in such a loving, nurturing environment. From singing songs and learning new words to exploring toys, socialising with friends, and experiencing so many other wonderful activities, her development has blossomed thanks to the amazing educators at Small Sprouts. We are truly grateful for the care, dedication, and joy the staff bring every day. Small Sprouts has become a second home for our daughter, and we couldn’t recommend it highly enough!”
“The most welcoming and warm centre. From day one we have felt apart of the small sprouts family. My little girl has just thrived ❤️”
“Beautiful early learning facility. Catered to our sons allergies. Great outside area and teachers and children make lots of use. Supportive teachers who help children make connections and embrace empathy for others. My son loved attending and even though he has now left still calls it his school when we pass. Owner is regularly on site and always open to feedback and making small improvements to make an excellent early learning centre.”
“I am absolutely obsessed with Small Sprouts! My little one started there 8 months ago and has absolutely thrived. The teaching staff are so incredible, really gentle in their communication and focus on emotions in a way that is really effective. My girl has grown leaps and bounds in her communication and vocabulary since starting and is so excited to go to daycare everyday. It’s such a relief to leave them when you know they are happy and loved, which I know she absolutely is at Sprouts. The owners are a kind, young, local family who have a really good understanding for what parents and children need in a daycare and have worked hard to repurpose Small Sprouts into the awesome little centre that it is!”
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