Small Wonders Childcare Centre
About Small Wonders Childcare 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 Wonders Childcare Centre, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
Small Wonders Childcare Centre currently has a roll of 39 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 1–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
European tamariki are the largest group (79% of the roll), alongside māori, 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
“We absolutely love Small Wonders, and more importantly, so do our two children! It’s such a warm, homely centre where our kids are genuinely happy and thriving. As a parent, it’s incredibly reassuring to leave them with people I truly trust, who I know have their best interests at heart. The communication is fantastic, we’re always kept in the loop and made to feel involved in their day-to-day experiences. There’s such a great variety of activities, and it feels like there’s always something new and exciting for them to explore. We also really value the focus on learning through play. Our children are not only having fun, but they're developing real skills and confidence in such a supportive environment. We’re so grateful to have found a centre that feels like an extension of our family.”
“Our son started at Small Wonders when he was just 10 months old and is now nearly two. He has grown into such a confident, curious little boy and we truly believe a big part of that is thanks to the care, attention, and research-based approach of the amazing team. As a first-time parent, I found the regular updates and open communication incredibly reassuring. It made the transition into care so much easier, and I always felt confident he was being supported and thoughtfully cared for. The small group sizes and generous teacher-to-child ratios mean every child gets meaningful time and attention. You can see the warmth and connection between the kaiako and tamariki, it’s a beautiful environment to be part of. We feel so lucky to have found Small Wonders.”
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