Small Steps ECE Centre
About Small Steps ECE Centre
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 Steps ECE Centre, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
Small Steps ECE Centre currently has a roll of 38 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 1–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
European tamariki are the largest group (71% of the roll), alongside pacific, asian 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 has been at this day care for nearly a year. The owner Angela has been very helpful, responsive and caring. She's so kind, knowledgeable and have great sense of humor. You can talk to her about anything. Even better all the teachers here are like Angela too, great mixture of young and mummys teachers. They have all been very kind and you can always feel the happy warm environment when you go to the centre! The daycare has been operating for a long time under leadership of Angela. The centre is Angela's another baby which she brought up.”
“We couldn’t be happier with our experience at Small Steps. From day one, the staff has been warm, welcoming, and incredibly attentive to our child's needs. They’ve created such a safe, and nurturing environment. The caregivers are not only professional but genuinely loving—it's clear they truly care about the kids. The daily activities are thoughtful and fun, encouraging both creativity and learning. We especially love the updates and photos we receive throughout the day—they give us so much peace of mind and let us share in those little milestones. Our child has blossomed socially, and emotionally since starting here. Highly recommend to any parent looking for exceptional care.”
“We absolutely love this daycare! The staff is warm, caring, and truly passionate about the children they care for. Our child has blossomed in such a positive and nurturing environment. From the engaging activities to the friendly atmosphere, we feel confident that our little one is in great hands. The communication with parents is excellent, and we appreciate how they keep us updated on our child's progress and daily activities. Highly recommend this daycare to anyone looking for a safe and loving place for their child.”
“My son has been going here for over 2 years now. Due to our circumstances we needed somewhere quickly. We are so glad we chose Small steps. We were going through a difficult time when he started due to his sister being in the hospital for months. The team made sure Daniel felt at ease there, he settled in well and the love and care they gave him and showed us was amazing and made him forget about everything happening at home. He loved it from day 1! He looks forward to going there every day and is always disappointed at the weekend when he has to stay home! He comes home each day with exciting tales of what he has been upto and wakes up every morning eager to go there again! We couldn't of asked for a better centre & teachers for him! We will be so sad when he leaves for school later this year! ❤❤”
“My boys absolutely love Small Steps - they are always happy when I drop them off and pick them up. The love, care and attention they receive is fantastic and as a parent, seeing the way that they smile when they see their teachers in the morning speaks volumes about the relationships that the teachers build with the children. 100% recommend.”
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