Free Kindergarten 20 Hours ECE

Te Timatatanga o te Matauranga

Whangarei, Otangarei
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Ages
2–5 years
Roll Size
30 children
Subsidies
20 Hours
Rating
5/5

About Te Timatatanga o te Matauranga

Te Timatatanga o te Matauranga is a free kindergarten in Otangarei, Whangarei, with children currently enrolled aged 2–5 years. It’s well suited for parents seeking community-based, not-for-profit early education led by qualified teachers, usually with sessional hours. This centre offers 20 Hours ECE funding.

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 Timatatanga o te Matauranga, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.

Community Profile

Roll & age distribution

Te Timatatanga o te Matauranga currently has a roll of 30 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 2–5 years age band.

Ethnicity profile

Māori tamariki are the largest group (85% of the roll), alongside european, pacific, 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

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George Erihe
December 2023
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Kelly-Rae Bryant
February 2020

“Great staff and environment gor the tamariki”

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Sarah Ngauma
October 2018

“This is the best place to take your kids for kindy care. The teacher's are so very welcoming to the whanau and awesome to the kids”

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Contact Details

189 William Jones Drive, Otangarei, Whangarei

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