Wild Places Education
About Wild Places Education
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 Wild Places Education, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
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Roll & age distribution
Wild Places Education currently has a roll of 20 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the Unknown age band.
Roll and demographic figures are based on data supplied by the Ministry of Education
Parent Reviews
“Have recently enrolled my 2year old granddaughter in Wild Places. Absolutely loves being in the outdoors and bush doesn't matter if its rain or shine. The activites in the bush are really fun and she loves the ropes swings. She loves helping make the bread or pancakes which are cooked over the camp oven and sharing with everyone. The kids all interact and help each other. Its is really great fun and at the same time she is learning lots. If you are looking for a Kindy this is the one.”
“BEST KINDY I HAVE EVER SENT MY CHILD TO. out door Ed but for minis!”
“We absolutely love the bush kindy! Kids love it, and they get so much from being out of the classroom! They get to help with the fire and play on the ropes course through the bush. The location of the kindy is perfect, depending on how the day goes they can end up hanging out on the beach, or by the river (safely of course, as parents are encouraged to join, so there is a high ratio of adults to children).”
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