Little Dinosaurs

About Little Dinosaurs
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 Little Dinosaurs, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
Little Dinosaurs currently has a roll of 15 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 2–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
European tamariki are the largest group (76% of the roll), alongside 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
“Our daughter has been attending this centre for nearly a year, and we are extremely happy with the experience. The teachers are dedicated and caring, and she genuinely enjoys her time here. We would have no hesitation in highly recommending this centre to other families.”
“We’ve had an absolutely wonderful experience with Little Dinosaurs! The educators here (Margarita, Dhanu annd Sarah) are truly exceptional - warm, nurturing, and incredibly dedicated. They have been with the centre for years, which speaks volumes about the positive and supportive environment they’ve created. Both our children have thrived here, developing not only socially and emotionally but also gaining confidence and a real love of learning. They especially enjoy the baking, the songs, crafts and celebrating such a range of cultural days and events. The communication from the team is always clear and thoughtful, and we’ve always felt our kids are genuinely known, valued, and cared for. It’s such a comfort dropping your children off each day knowing they’re in such capable, kind hands. We can’t recommend Little Dinosaurs highly enough - it truly is a special place.”
“Both of my children have been attending Little Dinosaurs since the age of 2, and I can genuinely say it’s been an incredible experience for our whole family. From the very beginning, we were welcomed into a warm and caring environment that quickly became like a second home. The teachers at Little Dinosaurs are truly exceptional. A special thank you to Margarita and Dhanu, who have both played such a meaningful role in Malia and Leo’s early years. Their kindness, patience, and genuine love for what they do shines through every day. They’ve helped our kids grow not just academically, but emotionally and socially as well. Malia and Leo have always come home full of stories, songs, and smiles—proof of the fun, engaging, and nurturing atmosphere created at Little Dinosaurs. We’re beyond grateful for the wonderful foundation this kindergarten has given them, and we couldn’t recommend it more highly.”
“We couldn’t be happier with our experience at Little Dinosaurs. The owner and teachers are incredibly caring, patient, and genuinely invested in the children’s wellbeing and development. Our 3-year-old daughter absolutely loves going there, so we have just added an extra day for her to attend. Communication with parents is excellent too, and activities are thoughtful and engaging. Highly recommend to any family looking for a safe, nurturing, and fun place for their little one.”
“The best little daycare in Central Auckland! So wonderful having mixed age groups. It meant our 2 and 4 year old could be in the same space every day, sharing the same experiences, learning from the older children. The teachers are incredibly caring and attentive - always going the extra mile to make sure the kids feel safe and at ease. Communication is excellent, we always feel informed about our children's progress. Couldn't ask for a better, more nurturing and safe environment for our little ones. Highly recommend!”
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