Education & Care Service 20 Hours ECE

Tiny Smiles Early Learning (New Plymouth)

New Plymouth, Merrilands

Ages

0–5 years

Roll Size

45 children

Subsidies

20 Hours

Rating

5/5

About Tiny Smiles Early Learning (New Plymouth)

Tiny Smiles Early Learning (New Plymouth) is a education & care service in Merrilands, New Plymouth, with children currently enrolled aged 0–5 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 Tiny Smiles Early Learning (New Plymouth), it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.

Community Profile

Roll & age distribution

Tiny Smiles Early Learning (New Plymouth) currently has a roll of 45 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.

Ethnicity profile

European tamariki are the largest group (65% of the roll), alongside māori, 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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Katie Deller

April 2023

“We adore sending our child to Tiny Smiles Early Learning Centre. The Centre has a warm, welcoming environment, with teachers who somehow manage to care for your child as though they are the only one there! - there needs are met, my child is encouraged to try new things and is absolutely adored. It's a second home for my toddler (and our overall family)! It is a very safe environment and I have had no doubts about leaving my child there as I know he will have the best day. We are very much looking forward to a few more years with Tiny Smiles.”

Judy Pue

April 2023

“Highly recommend Tiny Smiles day care to anyone looking for a child care centre. Great staff and management that are really committed to providing a safe, fun, and loving environment and we’re very thankful.”