The Farmyard
About The Farmyard
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 Farmyard, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
The Farmyard currently has a roll of 83 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
“Both of my kids have been through The Farmyard and we’ve absolutely loved it. The teachers are so caring and create a welcoming environment. Now working here myself, I can see just how much heart goes into everything – it really is such a special place.”
“Beautiful natural play spaces outdoors, the huge trees are your canopy in the summer, not plastic fabric shade sails. The heating is from wood fires, that warm the classrooms. The teachers and support staff are radiant, welcoming, compassionate and knowledgeable. Your child is reverded. It is my pleasure and honor to be a kaiako at The Farmyard.”
“My wife and I decided to try to get our 2.5 year old into the Farmyard 1.5 years ago after trying to get our older children in many years before but not succeeding. Our Daughter started bang on 1 years old and she has been so happy, confident and comfortable from day one. My wife also began working there at the same time (wasn't the original plan but she felt the pull too) and they have both been very happy there, it is so nice to see both my girls walk through the door every afternoon with big smiles on their faces. Our daughter absolutely loves the animals, bread making, gardening and storytelling that they do there. I couldn't be happier with the choice to put my daughter here and reccomend it to other parents too, you won't be disappointed.”
“My 4 year old and baby girl attend the Farmyard. The outdoor space is great for exploring and playing. Both children love their teachers and enjoy going to the Farmyard daily. Highly recommend”
“We've had our children attend The Farmyard for over two years now, and it has been a truly wonderful experience. The indoor spaces are warm and welcoming, while the large outdoor areas inspire curiosity and exploration. The teachers who have guided our boys have been consistently caring, supportive, and invested in their development. We feel very fortunate that our children's early childhood journey has taken place at The Farmyard.”
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