Tadpoles Early Childhood Centre

About Tadpoles Early Childhood 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 Tadpoles Early Childhood Centre, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
Tadpoles Early Childhood Centre currently has a roll of 86 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
European tamariki are the largest group (61% 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
“I honestly could not rate Tadpoles more highly. Both of our children have gone there and we have been part of the Tadpoles family for 7 years. And it does feel like they are family. Our kids have been exposed to so much learning, creativity and variety over the years. How they embrace and celebrate different cultures, events and even each child’s unique interests are a few of the things that makes the place truly special. We have always felt so thankful that all of the wonderful teachers have not only taught our children to become ready for school, but they have helped them become happy and confident kids. The centre is really well run with amazing communication by Cindy. I’m not sure how she does it. Feel so blessed to have been part of the Tadpoles community.”
“Tadpoles is an amazing centre and we are extremely lucky to have both our children enrolled there. I particularly love how diversity is celebrated at the centre and how much exposure our children get to different cultures. From Tongan to Samoan language week and everything in between! You couldn’t ask for better people to look after your children and the continuity with the teachers is a testament to how much they all love working there and being part of such a loving and happy team. They love your children like their own and are genuinely invested in their learning and development. We are truly blessed to have such wonderful carers helping raise our village. Cindy, the centres owner, should be extremely proud of all that her and her team do daily for our children.”
“We are so lucky to have all three of our kids at tadpoles (over the years) and have nothing but great things to share about Cindy and her team. They really do care for our kids like they are their own. Always full of activities, great celebration days and always giving opportunities for kids to grow and develop. It will be a very sad day when our last child goes to school and we have no more tadpoles drop offs.”
“Tadpoles is just the best! My kids have attended tadpoles for the past 4 years- both since they were 1 years old. It is such a nurturing, culturally diverse and inclusive daycare. The teachers work so hard and are so loving, providing a wonderful space for the children to learn. Highly recommend!”
“I don't have enough great words about Cindy and the teachers at Tadpoles. They have loved, nurtured and cared for both my sons for over 5 years now and I honestly couldn't of hoped for better educators for my children. I love how supportive they are, how much fun my kids have in their care and how they get to experience new opportunities, cultures and activities everyday. I truly couldn't imagine a better place for my sons. A++”
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