Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust in Putāruru
3 licensed centres · Waikato
Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust centres in Putāruru
Te Kōhanga Reo o Te Raungaiti
Te Kōhanga Reo o Te Raungaiti is a kōhanga reo (Māori language immersion centre) in Putāruru with a current roll of 15. Our analysis of the ERO report shows strong performance in curriculum and learning, with purposeful teaching and deep learning outcomes demonstrated through intentional te ao Māori pedagogy. Health and safety systems are compliant with legislation. Leadership and governance capabilities are developing, with new leadership working to strengthen systems.
Te Kōhanga Reo o Ruru Te Tupuna
Te Kōhanga Reo O Te Kaokaoroa o Patetere
Te Kōhanga Reo O Te Kaokaoroa o Patetere is a kōhanga reo in Putāruru with a current roll of 30 children. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in curriculum and learning, with clear planning, assessment, Te Whāriki alignment, and collaborative evaluation, and in leadership and governance, with robust strategic planning, strong professional learning and development access, alignment to iwi aspirations, and clear governance.
Alternative centres in Putāruru
5 other licensed ECE centres in Putāruru from different operators.
Busy Bees Putaruru
ERO assessed Busy Bees Putaruru as Not well placed in its 2017 review. Our analysis of the ERO report identified gaps in curriculum delivery, particularly in literacy, maths, and science, though play-based learning was a strength. The service demonstrated solid performance in children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, bicultural practice, health and safety, and leadership.
Owlets Forest Early Learning Centre
Owlets Forest Early Learning Centre is an education and care service in Putāruru with 68 children on roll. Our analysis of the ERO report from February 2023 found whānau partnership and leadership & governance at B-grade level, with whānau contributing to curriculum and professional learning systems in place. Bicultural practice was graded C, with te reo integration and culturally responsive teaching still developing.
Kiwi Iti Early Learning Centre Ltd
Kiwi Iti Early Learning Centre is an education and care service for 29 children in Putāruru. Our analysis of the ERO report found the service has emerging systems for leadership and governance, and is in the early stages of developing bicultural practice with limited and inconsistent integration of te reo and tikanga.
Central Kids Kindergartens - Charles
ERO assessed this service as Not well placed in its 2019 review. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in curriculum design with community and language focus, and developing leadership with Te Tiriti commitment, though internal evaluation and assessment practices were still developing.
Central Kids Kindergartens - Glenshea
ERO assessed the service as Not well placed in 2015. Our analysis of the ERO report identified exemplary practice in curriculum and learning, and strong wellbeing support with respectful interactions and meaningful choice for children. Health and safety systems met legal requirements.
Frequently asked
- How many Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust centres are in Putāruru?
- Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust operates 3 centres in Putāruru, Waikato: Te Kōhanga Reo o Te Raungaiti, Te Kōhanga Reo o Ruru Te Tupuna, Te Kōhanga Reo O Te Kaokaoroa o Patetere.
- Do Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust centres in Putāruru offer 20 Hours ECE?
- 0 of 3 Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust centres in Putāruru 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 Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust in Putāruru?
- Other licensed early childhood centres in Putāruru include: Busy Bees Putaruru, Owlets Forest Early Learning Centre, Kiwi Iti Early Learning Centre Ltd, Central Kids Kindergartens - Charles, Central Kids Kindergartens - Glenshea. See the full suburb listing for all options.
- How do I enrol with Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust in Putāruru?
- 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 Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust's national site at (website not on file) 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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