Education & Care Service 20 Hours ECE

Wonder Kids, Whanganui

Whanganui
5|
Ages
2–5 years
Roll Size
23 children
Subsidies
20 Hours
Rating
5/5

About Wonder Kids, Whanganui

Wonder Kids, Whanganui is a education & care service in Whanganui, with children currently enrolled aged 2–5 years. It’s well suited for families needing flexible full-day or part-day childcare with a balanced, mainstream early learning programme. This centre offers 20 Hours ECE funding.

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 Wonder Kids, Whanganui, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.

Community Profile

Roll & age distribution

Wonder Kids, Whanganui currently has a roll of 23 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 2–5 years age band.

Ethnicity profile

European tamariki are the largest group (56% of the roll), alongside māori, 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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Jojanna
September 2025

“Lovely homely feel to the centre. Teachers friendly and warm. Great education for your 2-5 year Olds.”

SC
Stephen Comrie
June 2017

“Great kindergarten for the kids. The staff are all friendly and helpful and the kids just love coming here.”

LB
Leo Brown
July 2016

“Brilliant”

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Contact Details

19 Purnell Street, Whanganui

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