# Brookfield Free Kindergarten
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- Type: Free Kindergarten
- Location: Otumoetai, Bay of Plenty
- Address: 77 Otumoetai Road
- Rating: 5.0 / 5 from 1 review
- 20 Hours ECE: Eligible
- Pricing: Available on request
- Availability: Open spots reported
## Overview
Brookfield Free Kindergarten is a free kindergarten located in Otumoetai, Bay of Plenty. Community based governed. 20 Hours ECE eligible.
## Key facts
- Age range: 2-5 years
- Teacher ratio: 1:5
- Licensed capacity: 42 children
- Ownership type: Community based
## Philosophy
Play-based learning with a focus on belonging, curiosity, and confidence.
## Reviews
### null review (5/5)

Cannot put into words what a great place this is!!!

If a space does become available and you can make the hours work, you are silly to pass up an opportunity to get into Brookfield kindy!! My 3.5 year old was with another centre for 3 years and the difference is day to night. We were so nervous about moving him as had no clue about kindergarten but it was the best decision we have made. You would think paying less in children fees would mean less of an education but my goodness how wrong we were!!

As soon as you walk into the centre you are greeted by the genuinely friendly and passionate teachers who engage so well with the children. The centre gives off very home like vibes and has such a welcoming atmosphere.

Due to the teachers having school holidays and more time off the floor,  you can tell they are more rested which gives them more energy to put into their intentional teaching. Plus they are all qualified teachers so very knowledgeable.

As a working parent, we are so thrilled they offer a holiday programme in the school holiday breaks but they do close for 4 weeks over Christmas.

When your child is ready to start school, they already have relationships in place with the 3 local schools to make that transition so much easier.

They have a great community where parents can be involved if they want Good Neighbour kindly donates food to the local families and provide morning tea for the children.

I cannot recommend Brookfield Kindergarten enough and am so grateful to be apart of it as a parent. They feel like an extension of our whanau ❤️