Education & Care Service 20 Hours ECE

Smart Start Care and Education Centre

Whanganui, Springvale

Ages

0–5 years

Roll Size

48 children

Subsidies

20 Hours

Rating

5/5

About Smart Start Care and Education Centre

Smart Start Care and Education Centre is a education & care service in Springvale, Whanganui, 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 Smart Start Care and Education Centre, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.

Community Profile

Roll & age distribution

Smart Start Care and Education Centre currently has a roll of 48 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.

Ethnicity profile

European tamariki are the largest group (87% 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

Google Verified

Morgan Walker

August 2024

“Great experience so far for my little one 🥰”

Alex Stryfe

July 2014

“My son just started going there recently. I was concerned that he'd get upset about being left in a strange place, but he loves it. The staff are well trained and friendly, and the kids just love it there. Plenty of things to do and play with. I highly recommend Smart Start to any parent looking for childcare.”