The Village Co - ELC
About The Village Co - ELC
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 Village Co - ELC, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
The Village Co - ELC currently has a roll of 32 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 1–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
European tamariki are the largest group (68% 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
“We are so grateful to have our child at The Village Co. From the very first day, the teachers have been welcoming, kind, and genuinely invested in our daughters growth and wellbeing. The environment feels calm, safe, and nurturing, with plenty of opportunities for play, discovery, and learning. The teachers really take the time to get to know each child and their family, which makes us feel part of a wider community. Communication is excellent – we’re always updated on our child’s progress and daily experiences, and it’s clear that the team values both the little milestones and the big developmental steps. What stands out most is the passion and care the teaching team brings each day. They create such a positive atmosphere where children are encouraged to explore, be curious, and develop confidence in themselves. We couldn’t be happier with our decision to choose The Village Co, and we highly recommend it to other families in the Beachlands community.”
“Lovely small, friendly centre. Very happy with the education and care my 2 children have received there over the last 2.5 years - when it was small fries and now the village.”
“What a lovely daycare this is - my daughter is so happy here. The teachers are wonderful, I always feel confident that my daughter is safe and well taken care of. I love that she learns about God every day and has made some great friends. Thank you Small Fries!”
“Beachlands’ best kept secret is Small Fries! It is a fantastic daycare that I highly recommend even if you aren’t religious! The staff are so loving and caring and my son learnt so much and really thrived there. He has gone on to start school now and he was well prepared thanks to Amore and all the team.”
“Small Fries has been the most amazing Centre for our little girl. She started there when they first opened and she has absolutely thrived under their care. The teachers are so nurturing and caring, and the resources are phenomenal. We couldn’t have asked for anything more - it truly is a very special place and I recommend it to everybody I know.”
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