Education & Care Service 20 Hours ECE

The Secret Garden Huapai

Huapai
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Ages
2–5 years
Roll Size
41 children
Subsidies
20 Hours
Rating
5/5

About The Secret Garden Huapai

The Secret Garden Huapai is a education & care service in Huapai, with children currently enrolled aged 2–5 years. It’s well suited for families needing flexible full-day or part-day childcare with a balanced, mainstream early learning programme. This centre offers 20 Hours ECE funding.

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 Secret Garden Huapai, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.

Community Profile

Roll & age distribution

The Secret Garden Huapai currently has a roll of 41 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 2–5 years age band.

Ethnicity profile

European tamariki are the largest group (87% of the roll), alongside 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

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Brittanie Crane
April 2022

“We were so excited when our daughter turned two so she could join the Secret Garden family. My daughter tends to be on the shyer side and the Secret Garden were fantastic with her. She had no problem settling in and all of the teachers were amazing at building her confidence and making her feel comfortable. We have so many preschools in the area which all feel the same. As soon as you walk through the Secret Garden gate you instantly feel at home. They have a huge backyard with everything a kid could dream to play with and explore.The teachers are all so kind and warm, you feel confident leaving your child, knowing that they are in great hands and you receive regular updates which is great. We highly recommend 🤩”

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Laura Wilkinson
October 2020

“I first came to The secret garden 5 years ago. I was new to the area, looking for a preschool for my oldest son. I was very impressed wright away, as I walked through the front gate into the amazing backyard. I was greeted by the warm and friendly staff, instantly I felt at home. I am a strong believer in going with how you feel when you walk into a place. Being a first time mum looking for childcare for the first time was very scary for me. The owner and staff made me feel so welcome and at ease. Now 5 years on all three of my children have gone to The secret garden and my youngest in his last year there now. My two oldest have moved onto school and grown into the most independent, confident children. I put this down to a great start which this special place helped mould them. I will be very sad on my baby’s last day as the community has become like family. I have made some wonderful friends here. I couldn’t recommend The secret garden more. Go and check it out, you won’t be disappointed.”

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Aimee Smith
September 2020

“The Secret Garden Huapai is amazing! All 3 of my boys have gone and go there and absolutely love it! From the moment you walk in it feels like home, and the teachers are so warm, friendly and great at their jobs that I have always known that when dropping off my kids they were in great hands. The centre is beautiful and the outdoor area is great, Highly recommend this amazing preschool!”

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Tanya Orrell
September 2020

“Highly recommend this incredible preschool to any prospective parents with small children . Nurturing ,eco friendly environment Amazing play facilities inside and out First rate preschool education that prepares your child for their school journey Awesome ,friendly staff 👍”

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Nicola Roberts
July 2017

“The Secret Garden is awesome, the staff are warm and friendly and the care and attention they give each individual child is second to none. The children are constantly learning so many different things, both physically and academically in such a fun, hands on and stimulating environment. Preparation for school is outstanding. I am a grandparent of a child here, and every day he asks if today is a preschool day as he would be there 24/7 if he could! I am very grateful to all the staff and so thankful that he attends this wonderful positive adventure of preschool at The Secret Garden.”

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Contact Details

399 Main Road, Huapai

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