The Rainbow Early Learning Centre
About The Rainbow 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 Rainbow Early Learning Centre, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
The Rainbow Early Learning Centre currently has a roll of 65 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
European tamariki are the largest group (72% 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
“My daughter's love it here and so do I a must if you live or work local to this centre ! A homely feel , great teachers who take the time to know and support you and your children , awesome manager ! Like a second home/family for us ! Accommodating to different learning and development needs with a wealth of knowlege ! Unique in its outdoor space paddocks and farm animals and its gently incorporated christian values that suit both christian and non christian whanau ! :)”
“Where my educational life began!”
“The Rainbow is an incredible preschool! The facilities are awesome - especially all the outdoor space and the farm animals - so unique! The teachers are beyond committed and genuinely love the children and their jobs - our boy loves it here and is thriving! Cannot recommend highly enough!”
“Dedicated staff, homely feel with awesome outdoor areas. A second home.”
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