Te Mata Kindergarten

About Te Mata 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 Te Mata Kindergarten, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
Te Mata Kindergarten currently has a roll of 39 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 3–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
European tamariki are the largest group (87% of the roll), alongside māori, 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
“We have been to a few childcare centres around the country and this kindergarten is outstanding. The teachers all bring positive attributes to the centre and are wonderful with the children. The set up, commitment to learning and development plus providing a calm and kind environment are only some of the things that make this place a special place. I can’t speak highly enough of this place and being a part of the Te Mata kindy experience.”
“We have sent both of our boys through Te Mata Kindergarten and both times we have had truly wonderful experiences. The kindy is so beautifully equiped and the staff are so dedicated. It made our transition to Te Mata School a breeze as the kindy has regular visits from the new entrance teacher as well as continuity of friendships with most kindy friends transitioning through also.”
“I always knew I wanted my child to attend a Kindergarten programme as I feel it really sets the stage for the rest of their education and we could not love Te Mata Kindergarten more! The teachers, the facilities and the community are all incredible. Te Mata Kindergarten provides my child with an opportunity to learn and practice the essential social, emotional and problem-solving skills that he will use throughout his schooling. The teachers are all amazing and really help my child feel good about who he is and confident in his ability to tackle new challenges. There is a great combination of teacher-initiated and child-initiated activities and my child just has so much fun learning through play - 100% recommend!”
“Highly recommend Te Mata Kindergarten. Beautiful area, equipment and resources, all in top condition and maintained perfectly. The teachers are incredible, they go above and beyond, clearly work so hard and put in so much effort and they genuinely care. They are all friendly and welcoming and truly lovely warm people. There is a lot of both learning and fun that happens here. I am constantly impressed by what this Kindergarten does each day - fabulous activities both indoors and outdoors, so much creativeness - always something new and interesting, neat games, stories, songs, and during our time a visit from a magician and a puppet show which the children loved. There is always something awesome going on. The children are all very smiley and happy here. So thrilled we were able to have our child attend Te Mata Kindergarten. He has built his confidence while here, absolutely adores all of the teachers, and has made lots of friends :)”
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