Education & Care Service 20 Hours ECE

Woodlands Preschool Limited - Dallington

Christchurch, Dallington

Ages

1–5 years

Roll Size

37 children

Subsidies

20 Hours

Rating

5/5

About Woodlands Preschool Limited - Dallington

Woodlands Preschool Limited - Dallington is a education & care service in Dallington, Christchurch, with children currently enrolled aged 1–5 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 Woodlands Preschool Limited - Dallington, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.

Community Profile

Roll & age distribution

Woodlands Preschool Limited - Dallington currently has a roll of 37 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 1–5 years age band.

Ethnicity profile

European tamariki are the largest group (74% 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

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Madison Seiga

November 2025

“We had this young man serving us who was such a lovely guy responded to all our need I think his his was Blake”

Rich Kharola

October 2022

“The owners are very considerate and easy to talk to. The teachers were great too. Thank you so much Buttercups for making my Charlise's school life memorable. Thank you teacher Ange, Penny, Doris and Amanda 😍🥰”

Jane O'Connor

November 2021

“The best pre school ever! The management team is approachable at all times, they are very kind and understanding of your family needs The teachers aat Dallington branch fantastic professionals and ready to make your little ones very happy! :) Highly recommended 👌 👍 👏”