Taiaotea Kindergarten
About Taiaotea Kindergarten
About Free Kindergarten
Free Kindergartens typically offer sessional or part-day early learning programmes led by fully qualified teachers, following Te Whāriki and emphasising learning through play, social interaction, and community involvement. These centres cater to families seeking high-quality education in a not-for-profit, community-based setting with strong ties to local whānau.
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 Taiaotea Kindergarten, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
Taiaotea Kindergarten currently has a roll of 54 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 2–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
Asian tamariki are the largest group (48% of the roll), alongside european, māori, 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
“Amazing Kindergarten with the absolute best teachers”
“Very good kindergarten, children play happily there every day, there are abundant indoor and outdoor entertainment facilities, and teachers arrange different activities every day. There is also a handicraft room for those who like handicrafts to find their own fun. Children can also have their own small plants and cultivate them to grow together. Please don't forget the toys in the sandbox. Even if it rains outside, children can sing happily indoors. A very loving kindergarten.”
“A wonderful kindergarten, with very experienced, kind and empathic teachers! All 3 of my children have attended and thrived at Taiaotea kindy and have loved the large outdoor area and natural, calm environment!”
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