How many Playcentre Aotearoa centres are in Whangarei?

12 licensed Playcentre Aotearoa centres in Whangarei, across 12 suburbs. 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.

What are alternatives to Playcentre Aotearoa in Whangarei?

Other operators with centres in Whangarei: Northland Kindergarten Association (15), Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust (9), BestStart Educare (6), Busy Bees (2), Stepping Stones (1). 92 total licensed centres in Whangarei.

Do Playcentre Aotearoa centres in Whangarei accept government funding?

All licensed ECE centres including Playcentre Aotearoa are eligible for the Childcare Subsidy (means-tested, MSD) and FamilyBoost rebate (25% of weekly fees, capped at $75/week, IRD). For 3-5 year olds, 0 of 12 Playcentre Aotearoa centres in Whangarei also participate in 20 Hours ECE.

Playcentre Aotearoa in Whangarei

12 licensed centres across 12 suburbs · Northland

Centres in Whangarei

Suburbs covered

Combined roll

331

20 Hours ECE

0/12

All Playcentre Aotearoa centres in Whangarei

ERO assessed Horahora Playcentre as Not well placed in October 2017. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in children's wellbeing (A grade) and sound practice across curriculum and learning, bicultural practice, health and safety, and leadership and governance (all B grades).

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Hukerenui Playcentre

Playcentre · Maromaku

Playcentre Aotearoa

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Maungakaramea Playcentre

Playcentre · Oakleigh-Mangapai

Playcentre Aotearoa

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Maungatapere Playcentre

Playcentre · Pukenui

Playcentre Aotearoa

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Parua Bay Playcentre

Playcentre · Pārua Bay

Playcentre Aotearoa

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Tutukaka Coast Playcentre

Playcentre · Ngunguru

Playcentre Aotearoa

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By suburb in Whangarei

Maungatāpere

1 Playcentre Aotearoa centre

Otangarei

1 Playcentre Aotearoa centre

Onerahi

1 Playcentre Aotearoa centre

Tikipunga

1 Playcentre Aotearoa centre

Ruakaka

1 Playcentre Aotearoa centre

Waipū

1 Playcentre Aotearoa centre

Woodhill

1 Playcentre Aotearoa centre

Maromaku

1 Playcentre Aotearoa centre

Oakleigh-Mangapai

1 Playcentre Aotearoa centre

Pukenui

1 Playcentre Aotearoa centre

Pārua Bay

1 Playcentre Aotearoa centre

Ngunguru

1 Playcentre Aotearoa centre

Alternative operators in Whangarei

Top operators competing with Playcentre Aotearoa in Whangarei.

Northland Kindergarten Association

15 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

Frequently asked

How many Playcentre Aotearoa centres are in Whangarei?: 12 licensed Playcentre Aotearoa centres in Whangarei, across 12 suburbs. 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.
What are alternatives to Playcentre Aotearoa in Whangarei?: Other operators with centres in Whangarei: Northland Kindergarten Association (15), Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust (9), BestStart Educare (6), Busy Bees (2), Stepping Stones (1). 92 total licensed centres in Whangarei.
Do Playcentre Aotearoa centres in Whangarei accept government funding?: All licensed ECE centres including Playcentre Aotearoa are eligible for the Childcare Subsidy (means-tested, MSD) and FamilyBoost rebate (25% of weekly fees, capped at $75/week, IRD). For 3-5 year olds, 0 of 12 Playcentre Aotearoa centres in Whangarei also participate in 20 Hours ECE.

All Playcentre Aotearoa

centres nationwide

All Whangarei daycares

92 licensed centres

Cost guide

FamilyBoost + 20 Hours stacking

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