The Harbour Haven
About The Harbour Haven
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 Harbour Haven, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
The Harbour Haven currently has a roll of 34 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
European tamariki are the largest group (50% 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
“Our son loves Harbour Haven. The teachers are the best around, the chef makes the most delicious meals (always makes me hungry walking in through the doors) The whole crew has the most incredible vibe and we are so happy to be supporting a centre run by such passionate locals”
“Due to some changes at the centre our boys were at, we had been searching for alternatives. Even tho its further away, very pleased to find Harbour Haven. Diversity of great staff, great communication, A wonderful chef that sometimes lets me have a nibble if theres anything left...and more importantly, the boys love it.”
“My daughter has recently started at The Harbour Haven and we have been so impressed with the centre. The staff are nurturing and supportive and the food always smells amazing when I’m in the centre. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a beautiful centre run by lovely local teachers!”
“Harbour Haven has been an absolute blessing for our family! The staff is warm, attentive, and truly dedicated to creating a nurturing environment where children can learn and grow. Our son loves going to daycare, and we've seen so much positive development in his social skills and confidence. One of the things we appreciate the most is that Harbour Haven provides healthy and delicious meals for the kids. This has been a huge relief for us as busy parents, taking the stress out of the morning rush and ensuring our child gets nutritious meals throughout the day. The facility is clean, well-organized, and full of engaging activities that keep the kids happy and learning. The communication with parents is also excellent, giving us peace of mind every day. We’re so grateful to have found Harbour Haven and highly recommend it to any family looking for a supportive and enriching daycare.”
“The Harbour Haven is an amazing childcare facility by the water. My twin boys love going there and being able to crawl in and out of the baby room to play outside. They cook them yummy nutritious meals so I don't need to pack their lunches every morning, and the teachers are so lovely and nurturing. As a parent, I feel very confident leaving my babies with them, knowing they're going to be well looked after.”
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