Free Kindergarten 20 Hours ECE

Torbay Kindergarten

Auckland, Torbay

Ages

2–5 years

Roll Size

58 children

Subsidies

20 Hours

Rating

5/5

About Torbay Kindergarten

Torbay Kindergarten is a free kindergarten in Torbay, Auckland, with children currently enrolled aged 2–5 years. It’s well suited for parents seeking community-based, not-for-profit early education led by qualified teachers, usually with sessional hours. This centre offers 20 Hours ECE funding.

About Free Kindergarten

Free Kindergartens typically offer sessional or part-day early learning programmes led by fully qualified teachers, following Te Whāriki and emphasising learning through play, social interaction, and community involvement. These centres cater to families seeking high-quality education in a not-for-profit, community-based setting with strong ties to local whānau.

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 Torbay Kindergarten, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.

Community Profile

Roll & age distribution

Torbay Kindergarten currently has a roll of 58 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 2–5 years age band.

Ethnicity profile

European tamariki are the largest group (75% of the roll), alongside māori, pacific, asian 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

Google Verified

Conax Liu

October 2019

“Very well organised and all teachers are very friendly. Had my 2nd daughter in this kindy few years ago and now my 3rd daughter is in. She loves it so much.”

vanya steiner

November 2017

“Excellent kindy, fabulous teachers, great outdoor play areas and equipment. Both our boys went through and still have such fond memories of their time there. Loved it !”

Stephen Thomas

April 2017

Paula McGregor

October 2016

“Both my boys attended this kindy 12 years ago and absolutely loved it. The learned heaps and we're very ready for school at 5. Not surprising that some of the teachers are still there... Why would you leave :-)”