Te Akonga Early Learning Centre
About Te Akonga 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 Te Akonga Early Learning Centre, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
Te Akonga Early Learning Centre currently has a roll of 50 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
European tamariki are the largest group (53% of the roll), alongside māori, pacific, 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
“I’m so happy that we enrolled our son in Te Akonga early learning centre. The teachers are really kind, supportive and welcoming with our Son and all the children. I know my son is safe and comfortable and that’s what matters to me the most.”
“A caring, nurturing and inclusive learning environment with great, passionate teachers. Our son grew in leaps and bounds with the awesome team here, and now he's prepared for school. Thanks Te Akonga whanau!!”
“Place that feels like home and people like family. Highly recommend this daycare if you are looking for wholesome experience with no frills. Teachers are passionate and experienced who will love and encourage your child. Teacher to child ratio is excellent and change of teacher doesnt happen very often, so child will always feel safe, loved and encouraged to follow their passion. Lots ofgood wishes to Te Akonga”
“Our girl attended Te Akonga Early Learning Centre, and we couldn't recommend them enough. Amazing staff - we always felt our girl was in the best hands. She was prepped well for primary school as well. Great communication from all staff throughout her years there too.”
“Te Akonga has been our home away from home for our little man. The teachers and management staff are caring, kind, empathetic and have a huge range of knowledge and skills to care for every little person who comes into their care! We will miss our little center dearly. If you haven't checked them out make them your first stop!!!”
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