The Blue Cottage
About The Blue Cottage
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 The Blue Cottage, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
The Blue Cottage currently has a roll of 98 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
European tamariki are the largest group (73% of the roll), alongside māori, pacific, asian, 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
“Both of our kids have been at Blue Cottage, couldn’t be happier with the entire team. There is a real whanau feeling, which we love. Our youngest Frankie is 3 and in the Tipa room. The girls in Tipa are the best, Frankie loves going to BC!”
“I HIGHLY recommend the blue cottage Pāpāmoa, my daughter attended from 9 months till 5yrs & I can’t even describe the amount of support and love we got from the Blue cottage and their amazing staff! Can’t fault them, they are amazing! 🤍”
“Our family loves The Blue Cottage. It has a familial atmosphere. All details have been considered to ensure you feel safe, welcome, and that your child’s needs are being adhered to. The activities the teachers come up with are next to none. Jo and her team are exceptional communicators and you can bet they’ll work hard to accommodate you. 10/10 would recommend.”
“Blue cottage is amazing! The teachers are fantastic, and the centre is so charming. Our little boy had three fantastic years there. They go above and beyond with their whānau connections and celebrations. As well as having clear communication and great systems for the day to day. I would highly recommend this place.”
“I’ve had children at the Blue Cottage for the past 5 years, and one still attends. I absolutely love this place! The owners truly care about the families and children, and the teachers are amazing. They take the time to notice each child’s unique personality and needs, and they always listen. It’s comforting knowing my children are in such a supportive, nurturing environment. Highly recommend!”
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