The Nest Private Kindergarten @ Clive
About The Nest Private Kindergarten @ Clive
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 Nest Private Kindergarten @ Clive, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
The Nest Private Kindergarten @ Clive currently has a roll of 29 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 3–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
European tamariki are the largest group (78% 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 boy has thrived at The Nest over the past two years. The environment is beautifully tranquil - surrounded by nature with plenty of room to explore and be creative in play. I can honestly say - that Payton has been able to experience wildlife and nature in a way that would not have been possible in other centers. The teachers are beautifully gentle and calm and I have always felt that they have had Payton’s and all of the children’s best interests at the heart of everything they do. They go above and beyond to foster a family based community - with Whānau evenings, Parent Evenings, Parenting Resources and ongoing education. We are incredibly lucky to have a centre like this in Clive, Hastings. I would recommend in a heartbeat ❤️”
“Awesome kindergarten and lovely staff. The kids love it.”
“The absolute best kindergarten. Great space, great people - wouldn't send my kids anywhere else”
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