The Learning Castle
About The Learning Castle
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 Learning Castle, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
The Learning Castle currently has a roll of 69 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 1–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
Asian tamariki are the largest group (79% of the roll), alongside european, māori, pacific, 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
“Brilliant team and management 😊One of the best daycare in Papatoetoe, Manukau. Affordable and Staff will keep your child as per your instructions. Moreover freshly cooked (delicious)food for kids every single day. Always enjoy celebrating all festivals and cultural activities. My son is always eager to meet his teachers and friends due to love and support he gets in there 😊 Thank you so much to all the teachers and management.”
“One of the best daycare centre that can be trusted for kids”
“A very good child care centre with s warm and welcoming environment.”
“friendly teachers, daily updates on what the kids do. highly recommended!”
“Highly recommend! amazing staffs, it is affordable and children are loved and well looked after. If you're considering bringing your child/children here - definitely do it!”
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