Waitakere Kindergarten
About Waitakere Kindergarten
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 Waitakere Kindergarten, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
Waitakere Kindergarten currently has a roll of 44 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 2–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
European tamariki are the largest group (78% 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
“Absolutely loved it here. The teachers made my daughter feel safe and loved. They made the transition to school so much smoother. We love the big bunny's and the baby chickens. My daughter had such an amazing time at waitakere kindergarten. We appreciate you so much! Amazing teachers who really give their all. Thank you guys”
“Waitakere Kindergarten provides such a fun & friendly environment for children to learn and thrive in, the teachers are great and our son absolutely loves it there. Wish we had enrolled him sooner! Couldn’t recommend this kindergarten enough. 🙂”
“Amazing kindy! Teachers are kind and fun and my daughter absolutely loves going there. Teachers are very involved and are happy to have a chat anytime”
“Waitakere Kindy is an awesome kindy with really excellent teachers and staff. They are not only fun but really care about each individual child and know all there is to know about getting children ready for school. 3 of my 4 children have been here and it would be my kindy of choice for sure. Thanks team!”
“Waitakere Kindy has been the best kindy for both my girls. The teachers are the best and the environment including the large outdoor play area are awesome. The transition from kindy to school went smoothly for my now school aged daughter but I know will be the same with my 4 year old. I’d recommend Waitakere kindy to anyone!”
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