Education & Care Service 20 Hours ECE

St Albans Community Preschool

Christchurch, St Albans
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Ages
2–5 years
Roll Size
31 children
Subsidies
20 Hours
Rating
5/5

About St Albans Community Preschool

St Albans Community Preschool is a education & care service in St Albans, Christchurch, with children currently enrolled aged 2–5 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 St Albans Community Preschool, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.

Community Profile

Roll & age distribution

St Albans Community Preschool currently has a roll of 31 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 2–5 years age band.

Ethnicity profile

European tamariki are the largest group (55% of the roll), alongside māori, pacific, 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

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Kristina Gerrand
November 2025

“I am so grateful for the wonderful care and learning my sons receive at St Albans Community preschool. As someone who is ECE trained myself, I really notice and appreciate the way the teaching team works together. Their communication, consistency, and genuine respect for each other creates such a calm and positive environment for the children. My boys love preschool day!”

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Shai-nika Barclay
October 2025

“I cannot recommend St Albans community preschool enough! The team are incredible, the space is inviting, fun and cosy for tamariki. My daughter has truly thrived here and I am so happy I stumbled across this preschool! 10/10 🩷”

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Holly van der Loo
May 2025

“I cannot express how grateful I am for St Albans Community Preschool! My son has been attending since June 2024, and I am extremely happy with the care and education he receives. The teachers truly go above and beyond, creating a nurturing environment where my son has developed strong relationships with each of them. The preschool's playground and indoor play areas are fantastic, with setups that change regularly to provide great stimulation and learning opportunities. I have so much admiration for the dedication and love the teachers show every day. It gives me peace of mind knowing that my son is in such capable hands. Additionally, the preschool's focus on community is evident and adds to the wonderful experience. I highly recommend St Albans Community Preschool to any parent looking for a caring and enriching environment for their child!”

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Melanie Richards
May 2025

“Our family have attended a few preschools in the area for various reasons and St Albans Community Preschool is our favourite by far! We have felt so welcomed and cared for from the moment we first visited. My daughter has had all the love and support she has needed, and has also developed so much independence and confidence, as well as social skills and various skills such as fine motor, artistic, athletic and creativity. I am completely confident she’ll be ready for school! The staff are always in a positive mood - if they’ve had a hard day, you’d never know. Incredibly professional while also bringing a great vibrant mood to the preschool. Our family has had some tough experiences to navigate and the preschool has absolutely contributed to getting us through it all, especially when we were new to the community! 5 star rating and I can’t even imagine that ever changing. Thank you team 🤍”

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Vannessa Jones
May 2025

“I am so thankful to have enrolled my son here. The teachers are absolutely fantastic, every one of them. He settled in straight away, and has loved every single day there. If you're looking for a preschool in the St Albans area, then go and check them out. You'll be impressed :)”

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3 Thames Street, St Albans, Christchurch

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