Zaadje Early Learning
About Zaadje Early Learning
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 Zaadje Early Learning, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
Zaadje Early Learning currently has a roll of 38 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
Māori tamariki are the largest group (41% of the roll), alongside european, 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
“Lollipops Papamoa is a fantastic childcare centre! Our daughter has an absolute blast there, and the staff are so wonderful and caring with her and all the other kids. I would recommend Lollipops to anyone!”
“Our daughter has been attending lollipops for almost 6 months now and we couldn't be happier with how she's settled in. Hayley and the team have made us feel so welcome and are like family already. Our daughter loves her teachers and is always happy and excited at drop off which is such a relief! We have lots of beautiful artwork and photos of the fun she has with her little friends as well as regular updates on her learning journey. The teachers are all so careful with our daughters allergies and have worked hard to get good long naps into her daily routine. We couldn't be happier with her care at lollipops papamoa and highly recommend this centre.”
“Moved from Auckland to Tauranga and enrolled my son to Lollipops 6 months ago .I can not thank enough for all the hard work the teachers are doing making sure all our babies are looked after really well .my 2 year old son, recently started communicating and responding alot and knows alot that we have not taught him at home. I feel extremely happy to see all his milestones and teachers are absolutely loving and caring .best ever day care for our babies and nothing to worry while we are away for work. Great work guys .keep it up 🙂 and thank you 😊”
“My daughter has attended Lollipops for most of this year, and she has absolutely flourished. The size of the centre is perfect, the teachers are absolute gems and she absolutely loves getting stuck in to the sandpit and outside play area. I feel so reassured dropping her off, knowing her teachers care for her so beautifully x”
“Both my children were at Lollipops (1 still is) I am extremely grateful to all the staff that have created such a cool,fun and educational environment for my kids. I couldn't have asked for a more supportive groups of teachers, always wanting to do more to support the children with their different needs. They offer classes for gymnastics, yoga and even take them to swimming lessons! Swimming has been so beneficial for my eldest. A hairdresser even comes around monthly and does their hair, it really is a great place that offers so so much.”
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