Waiapu Kids - Merivale Whanau Aroha
About Waiapu Kids - Merivale Whanau Aroha
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 Waiapu Kids - Merivale Whanau Aroha, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
Waiapu Kids - Merivale Whanau Aroha currently has a roll of 41 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 1–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
Māori tamariki are the largest group (65% of the roll), alongside european, 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
“Absolutely loving, caring teachers here at Waiapu Kids. My baby has learned so much and she feels safe and at home at kindy. The teachers are absolute treasures to our tamariki.”
“Very professional,friendly as well”
“Not good for public access as it's a Kohanga REO situation”
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