Thames Early Childhood Education Centre
About Thames Early Childhood Education 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 Thames Early Childhood Education Centre, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
Thames Early Childhood Education Centre currently has a roll of 33 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
European tamariki are the largest group (39% 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
“Good kinder👍with amazing teachers!”
“Lovely school with amazing teachers ❤️”
“I can’t recommend this daycare enough! From day one, the staff have made my kids feel so safe, supported, and loved. The teachers are genuinely caring and patient, and they go above and beyond to create a fun, nurturing environment where learning and play are perfectly balanced. My children are always excited to go each morning and come home with big smiles, new skills, and stories to tell. Communication is excellent too I always feel informed and involved. It gives me so much peace of mind knowing my little ones are in such good hands. This place truly feels like a second home for them. Thank you to the amazing team for all the care and effort you put into every day!”
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