Education & Care Service 20 Hours ECE

Tokomaru Early Childhood Centre Inc.

Tokomaru

Ages

2–5 years

Roll Size

24 children

Subsidies

20 Hours

Rating

5/5

About Tokomaru Early Childhood Centre Inc.

Tokomaru Early Childhood Centre Inc. is a education & care service in Tokomaru, 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 Tokomaru Early Childhood Centre Inc., it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.

Community Profile

Roll & age distribution

Tokomaru Early Childhood Centre Inc. currently has a roll of 24 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 2–5 years age band.

Ethnicity profile

European tamariki are the largest group (60% of the roll), alongside māori, pacific, 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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Karla Roodt

August 2025

“From day one, we’ve felt really welcome and supported at TECC. The team is warm and caring, making sure our little one feels safe and happy every day. We love how they keep us in the loop and help our boy learn and grow in his own way. It’s a special place that we’re so glad to be part of and would definitely recommend to other families.”