Daycare & ECE in Hokianga South

Services in Hokianga South, by type

Te Kōhanga Reo — 2

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Te Kōhanga Reo o Pou Kara Ariki Rawene

Te Kōhanga Reo · Hokianga South

Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust

Te Kōhanga Reo o Pou Kara Ariki Rawene is a kōhanga reo in Hokianga South with 18 children. In our analysis of the 2025 ERO report, curriculum and learning was graded as B, with well-structured planning linked to Te Whāriki and developing assessment practices.

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Te Kōhanga Reo o Whirinaki

Te Kōhanga Reo · Hokianga South

Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust

Te Kōhanga Reo o Whirinaki operates a well-structured curriculum programme aligned to Te Whāriki and kaupapa Māori, with children showing confidence and strong social-emotional outcomes. Our analysis of the ERO report identifies curriculum and learning, and children's wellbeing as strengths (both grade A), while health and safety management requires strengthening and a child abuse prevention process needs to be implemented (grade C).

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Playcentre — 2

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Rawene Playcentre

Playcentre · Hokianga South

Playcentre Aotearoa

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Karatia Bilingual Playcentre

Playcentre · Hokianga South

Playcentre Aotearoa

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Frequently asked

How many daycare and ECE centres are in Hokianga South?

There are 4 licensed early childhood services in Hokianga South, Northland: 2 te kōhanga reo, 2 playcentre. Combined enrolment 93 children.

Is there childcare near me in Hokianga South?

Yes — Hokianga South has 4 licensed early childhood services, every one of them listed below with its address, service type and 20 Hours ECE status. To rank them by walking or driving distance from your exact address, use our find-by-address radius search.

What's the largest daycare in Hokianga South?

Rawene Playcentre is the largest licensed centre in Hokianga South with 30 children enrolled (playcentre). See the per-centre listing below for size details on every centre.

Which centres in Hokianga South offer 20 Hours ECE?

0 of 4 centres (0%) in Hokianga South participate in 20 Hours ECE, which subsidises up to 20 hours/week of care for 3-5 year olds. The 20-Hrs pill on each centre card below shows participation.

Are there kindergartens in Hokianga South?

No kindergartens listed in Hokianga South specifically — try adjacent suburbs. Other licensed options below cover the same age groups.

Is there a kōhanga reo in Hokianga South?

Yes — 2 kōhanga reo (te reo Māori medium of instruction) in Hokianga South. Look for the "Kōhanga reo" service type in the listing below.

Which operator chains have centres in Hokianga South?

2 operator chains with centres in Hokianga South: Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust (2), Playcentre Aotearoa (2). Plus 0 independent centres.

How much does daycare cost in Hokianga South?

Costs in Hokianga South follow the NZ national pattern: education & care centres typically $280-$360/week for under-2s, dropping to $0-$100/week for 3-5 year olds at 20-Hours-participating centres. Free Kindergartens charge little or nothing for 3-5 year olds. FamilyBoost (25% IRD rebate, $75/week cap) applies on top. See our /cost-of-daycare/hokianga-south/ page for the per-age × per-type breakdown.

What government support is available for childcare in Hokianga South?

All 4 licensed centres in Hokianga South are eligible for the three stackable supports: 20 Hours ECE (universal for 3-5yr olds at 0 participating Hokianga South centres), the means-tested Childcare Subsidy from MSD, and FamilyBoost (25% rebate up to $75/week from IRD, phased out from $140k-$180k household income). Use our /familyboost-calculator for your specific net weekly cost.