Playcentre Aotearoa in Kaitāia East
2 licensed centres · Northland
Playcentre Aotearoa centres in Kaitāia East
Alternative centres in Kaitāia East
8 other licensed ECE centres in Kaitāia East from different operators.
Kahu Kiwi
Kahu Kiwi is an education and care service in Kaitāia East with 40 children on roll. Our analysis of the ERO report identifies strong bicultural practice with te reo and tikanga embedded throughout, solid whānau partnerships, and developing curriculum and learning programmes. Leadership and governance systems are still in development.
Footprints Educare
Te Kōhanga Reo o Rangaunu
Te Kōhanga Reo o Rangaunu had an ERO Education Review in June 2024. Our analysis of the ERO report found strong bicultural practice with deep te reo and tikanga integration (A grade), sound curriculum planning and whānau partnership (B grades), but identified critical health and safety gaps including no emergency drills and missing documentation (D grade), alongside concerns about safety documentation in children's wellbeing (C grade).
Te Kōhanga Reo o Kareponia
Te Kōhanga Reo o Kareponia is a kōhanga reo serving 17 children in Kaitāia East. Our analysis of the November 2024 ERO report shows sound curriculum planning aligned to Te Whāriki, though assessment practices are still developing. Whānau participation is regular, though there are some compliance concerns noted around the complaints process.
Te Kōhanga Reo o Āniwaniwa
Te Kōhanga Reo o Āniwaniwa is a kōhanga reo located in Kaitāia East with a current roll of 40 children. Our analysis of the ERO report (June 2024) found strong curriculum and learning practices with intentional teaching and identity-focused planning aligned to Te Whāriki, though health and safety systems show inconsistent and incomplete emergency evacuation procedures.
Nau Mai Mokopuna
Nau Mai Mokopuna is an education and care service in Kaitāia East with a current roll of 25 children. Our analysis of the ERO report found the service performs well in children's wellbeing and health and safety, with staff maintaining ratios exceeding minimum requirements. Our analysis identified whānau partnership as an area for improvement, with whānau not receiving timely assessment information about their children.
Manaia
Footprints Educare Raiona
Frequently asked
- How many Playcentre Aotearoa centres are in Kaitāia East?
- Playcentre Aotearoa operates 2 centres in Kaitāia East, Northland: Kaitaia Playcentre, Awanui Playcentre.
- Do Playcentre Aotearoa centres in Kaitāia East offer 20 Hours ECE?
- 0 of 2 Playcentre Aotearoa centres in Kaitāia East participate in 20 Hours ECE for 3-5 year olds. Confirm directly with each centre for current participation and any optional charges.
- What are alternatives to Playcentre Aotearoa in Kaitāia East?
- Other licensed early childhood centres in Kaitāia East include: Kahu Kiwi, Footprints Educare, Te Kōhanga Reo o Rangaunu, Te Kōhanga Reo o Kareponia, Te Kōhanga Reo o Āniwaniwa. See the full suburb listing for all options.
- How do I enrol with Playcentre Aotearoa in Kaitāia East?
- Contact each centre directly — phone or email is shown on its profile. Most NZ ECE operators run their own waitlist; there is no central enrolment system. Visit Playcentre Aotearoa's national site at https://www.playcentre.org.nz or browse individual centre profiles below.
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Data sources & freshness (4 sources · last refresh 12 July 2026)
Service type, address, roll, ethnicity, Equity Index, 20 Hours, Takiwā, lat/lng
Annual financial returns (community-based + umbrella orgs)
Per-centre review reports + 6-dimension letter grades (curriculum / wellbeing / whānau / bicultural / health & safety / leadership)
Safety score, crime/1k, 2023 Census demographics
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