Sunnyside Early Learning Centre

About Sunnyside Early Learning 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 Sunnyside Early Learning Centre, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
Sunnyside Early Learning Centre currently has a roll of 36 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the Unknown age band.
Roll and demographic figures are based on data supplied by the Ministry of Education
Parent Reviews
“My granddaughter Alani loves Sunnyside ❤️ From the first email comms with all of the information provided and inviting our whanau to visit, to the initial visit where the kaiako were so welcoming and seeing the amazing centre, we made the right decision to enrol her that day. The kaiako have wrapped her with so much love and learning opportunities and she has been thriving since day one. The centre is culturally diverse and she has been able to embrace her maori culture as well as learn about other cultures and even some sign language. She is happy to go each day and we know that she is safe and loved. Highly recommend”
“Couldn’t be happier with our experience at Sunnyside. The staff are incredibly caring, loving, and truly treats each child as their own. My daughter is always excited to go in the morning and comes home happy, learning new things every day. The environment is safe, clean, and nurturing, and I feel completely at ease knowing she’s in such good hands. Highly recommend to any parent looking for a daycare that feels like family!”
“Our experience at Sunnyside is so fantastic, the teachers are incredibly warm, patient and genuinely cares about each child's development and wellbeing. and most importanly my son is always excited to go each morning and comes home happy. that is why i recommend them to my work mate parent looking for a nurturing early learning environment.”
“Hai all, I am Neenu, mother of Nezza. My little one has been there at the centre from the very beginning. She’s really loves to go to Sunnyside and meet all her friends. At first, she was really hesitant but gradually she adjusted with all. She likes to play, especially playing in water ( she loves it) and arrange things, learning new things, colouring etc. Staffs working there are always takes care of each child with love and care. Even though we have to change the schedule in between for some reasons, the team of sunnyside never said no to us anytime. Very cooperative, lovable , professional people working there. Moreover, the rooms and surrounding of the Sunnyside are always very clean and tidy. Nezza started speaking English words. All applause to you guys. Keep doing great work. God bless you guys. Best daycare centre in Hawke’s Bay. Thank you.”
“My girls loves Sunnyside, she was able to experience it from day 1 of opening. Great group of teachers and many to support her in her learning. Love that Māori culture is woven through their daily learning and the tautoko Sunnyside brings with kaupapa Māori throughout the year.”
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