Free Kindergarten 20 Hours ECE

Wellsford Kindergarten

Wellsford

Ages

2–5 years

Roll Size

36 children

Subsidies

20 Hours

Rating

5/5

About Wellsford Kindergarten

Wellsford Kindergarten is a free kindergarten in Wellsford, 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 Wellsford Kindergarten, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.

Community Profile

Roll & age distribution

Wellsford Kindergarten currently has a roll of 36 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 2–5 years age band.

Ethnicity profile

European tamariki are the largest group (71% 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

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Erin Bell

October 2018

“My daughter really enjoyed her time at Wellsford Kindy! The team of teachers really supported her and helped grow her confidence :) She made some lovely little friends and loved all the arts and crafts and such a variety of toys to play with! She also enjoyed going over to the library for story time and all the extra events and activities Kindy put on during her time there. She will miss the teachers and the goldfish but has made an excellent transition to school. Thanks very much to the lovely team of teachers at Wellsford kindy for such a positive memorable preschool education for my child!”