How many daycare and ECE centres are in Whangarei?

92 licensed early childhood education services across 36 suburbs in Whangarei, Northland. 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.

What types of daycare are available in Whangarei?

51 education & care, 16 kindergarten, 12 playcentre, 9 te kōhanga reo, 3 home-based.

Which suburbs in Whangarei have the most daycare options?

Kamo (10), Tikipunga (10), Raumanga (6), Morningside (5), Regent (5). See the full suburb list below for all 36 suburbs.

How much does daycare cost in Whangarei?

National medians for Whangarei: education & care $280-$360/week for under-2s, $0-$280/week for 2-5 year olds depending on 20 Hours ECE. Free Kindergartens are typically $0/week for 3-5 year olds. Use the FamilyBoost calculator for your specific net weekly cost.

Do daycares in Whangarei accept the Childcare Subsidy and FamilyBoost?

All 92 licensed centres in Whangarei are eligible for the means-tested Childcare Subsidy (MSD) and the FamilyBoost rebate (IRD, 25% of weekly fees capped at $75/week, phased out from $140k-$180k household income).

Daycare & childcare in Whangarei

92 licensed early childhood centres across 36 suburbs in Whangarei, Northland. 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.

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Licensed centres

Suburbs

20 Hours ECE

Operators

Daycare by suburb in Whangarei

Top 24 of 36 suburbs by centre count. Click any suburb for the full listing + cost guide + safety/demographics.

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Service types in Whangarei

Education & Care

licensed centres

Kindergarten

licensed centres

Playcentre

licensed centres

Te Kōhanga Reo

licensed centres

Home-based

licensed centres

Hospital-based

licensed centres

Operators in Whangarei

Multi-centre chains and kindergarten associations with centres in Whangarei.

Northland Kindergarten Association

15 centres in Whangarei

Playcentre Aotearoa

12 centres in Whangarei

Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust

9 centres in Whangarei

BestStart Educare

6 centres in Whangarei

Busy Bees

2 centres in Whangarei

Stepping Stones

1 centre in Whangarei

Top-10 centres in Whangarei

Ranked: 20 Hours ECE participation (+1000), current roll, chain membership (+200). Transparent + mechanical — see methodology.

Government support — all 92 Whangarei centres are eligible

20 Hours ECE

For 3-5 year olds. 0 of 92 (0%) Whangarei centres participate.

Childcare Subsidy

Means-tested hourly subsidy from MSD. All licensed centres eligible.

FamilyBoost

25% IRD rebate, $75/wk cap, phases out $140k-$180k.

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Frequently asked about daycare in Whangarei

How many daycare and ECE centres are in Whangarei?: 92 licensed early childhood education services across 36 suburbs in Whangarei, Northland. 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.
What types of daycare are available in Whangarei?: 51 education & care, 16 kindergarten, 12 playcentre, 9 te kōhanga reo, 3 home-based.
Which suburbs in Whangarei have the most daycare options?: Kamo (10), Tikipunga (10), Raumanga (6), Morningside (5), Regent (5). See the full suburb list below for all 36 suburbs.
How much does daycare cost in Whangarei?: National medians for Whangarei: education & care $280-$360/week for under-2s, $0-$280/week for 2-5 year olds depending on 20 Hours ECE. Free Kindergartens are typically $0/week for 3-5 year olds. Use the FamilyBoost calculator for your specific net weekly cost.
Do daycares in Whangarei accept the Childcare Subsidy and FamilyBoost?: All 92 licensed centres in Whangarei are eligible for the means-tested Childcare Subsidy (MSD) and the FamilyBoost rebate (IRD, 25% of weekly fees capped at $75/week, phased out from $140k-$180k household income).