Wakari Hospital Early Childhood Centre
About Wakari Hospital Early Childhood Centre
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 Wakari Hospital Early Childhood Centre, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
Wakari Hospital Early Childhood Centre currently has a roll of 60 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
European tamariki are the largest group (84% of the roll), alongside 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
“awful i was 16 yo girl put in a ward w grown men who where convicted criminals and tried breaking into my room”
“Great staff! Most are very caring and understanding. They need some help updating their systems and resources. I will be coming back for further treatment. Ngā mihi.”
“My friend discharged her self then immediately ran away after i went back in to get some stuff hold by staff we did not even leave the car park Her nurse walked with me to say good by. But my mate took off from the car to self harm again. I ask for the nurse to call police to help find her. I spent multiple minutes doing laps in the car to find her. I wanted to update the police job to say her phone was in the car and I was using her car to find her. To find out my job was the only job An hour ish later she was found my a member of the plubic unresponsive. Then Ambo to dph then discharged back home.. I feel deeply concerned about the lack of effort even the hospital security was not even 5 mins after vocally discharging her self. Making a complaint tomorrow My review reflects on the 9c word. No where else”
“Came here for a couple weeks for a winter getaway. Was not disappointed! Outstanding service from the gourmet dining in to the karaoke lounge room classes. If you are visiting Dunedin this is the place to stay! Luxurious bedding, breakfast in bed and they even have a a tennis court. There’s no time for boredom at the Wakari resort; if you’re not out shooting hoops or taking a piss there’s a huge selection of essential oils to smell at the reception area. If I haven’t convinced you yet picture yourself in front of a flat screen tv relaxing to informercials, creating masterpieces in the spacious art area or cigarette but collecting in the beautiful gardens with your new friends. This place truly has it all.”
“Staff seem mainly nice but some are very unprofessional. Been three occasions that a person I know has been given the incorrect medication and they don't seem to keep a very close watch on their patients in ward 9C. Took them over an hour to notice someone had run away when they were supposed to be detained under the mental health act.”
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