The Cats Pyjamas Preschool
About The Cats Pyjamas Preschool
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 Cats Pyjamas Preschool, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
The Cats Pyjamas Preschool currently has a roll of 86 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
European tamariki are the largest group (58% 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
“Staff are fantastic and were excellent in helping my son Jake settle. They were helpful, caring and supportive. Admin staff is excellent. Friendly and efficient”
“The staff have been so welcoming and accomodating of our girl’s allergies and needs! We’ve been there 3 weeks and she’s already had a learning story and been so much happier than at her previous centre. She loves the Kowhai team and they’ve been so great to the whole family!”
“I am very happy with The Cats Pyjamas preschool, my daughter arrived last year only speaking Spanish and now speaks English, she has learnt a lot, the teachers are very loving and have been very supportive in her learning. Totally recommended!”
“My daughter has been at The Cats Pjs for a little over six months. We have had such a great experience. The nursery staff have been amazing! Great communication and very caring. We have received a good amount of photos and learning stories too. It’s been so great seeing them support my daughter and her goals. Would definitely recommend :)”
“Highly recommend The Cats Pyjamas Preschool and Nursery - my son has been there since 18 months old and continues asking to go everyday. The teachers provide him with amazing learning experiences that really extend him as well as a great balance of free play opportunities.”
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