The Junction Early Learning Centre
About The Junction Early Learning 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 The Junction Early Learning Centre, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
The Junction Early Learning Centre currently has a roll of 37 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
European tamariki are the largest group (49% 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
“Very warm and welcoming centre. Our son absolutely loved his time here. The teachers were all so lovely and really took care of our son. I highly recommend The Junction!”
“I will be forever grateful to the Junction team. It was such a warm and wonderful second home to my 2 girls. The teachers, the environment, the ambiance soothe not only our kids, but even us as parents. I know how hard it is to be calm amidst the busyness of our daily lives, but this is what I love most about Junction. I highly recommend the centre. ♥️”
“Highly recommend. Teachers are lovely and warm, with the centre having a family feel to it. Lots of activities to keep them busy and care and attention given to each. Convenient location and well priced.”
“We were looking for a daycare for our 6 months old baby, and found The Junction. There's a sense of calm when one enters the centre, making it a very pleasant environment for children to learn and explore. The children are not rushed, and teachers follow their cues, adapting the learning materials to their individual needs. Amanda, the centre owner, and her team are very knowledgeable and provided us with useful information during our visits. This is a great place for the little ones to thrive!”
“I have visited many pre schools before going to the Junction, I was very surprised about the "transactional" feeling from other places, even the more expensive private ones. As soon I came to The Junction I felt very welcome. Amanda and the teacher Jialin, are amazing. They listened to all my concerns, were very patient and I can see they make a effort to engage with my little one. The care they show consistently is stand out and you can see the passion they have for what they do. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a place where you can trust that your children will be looked after and cared for as well as a centre that listens to you as a parent.”
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