Daycare & ECE in Kaikohe
11 licensed early childhood services across 3 service types in Kaikohe, Northland.
Composite = our 0–100 ECE quality score (weighted average of six ERO dimensions, normalised within Equity Index band). 20 Hours ECE & ERO coverage are counts of the 11 licensed services in Kaikohe.
Estimate your costs: our FamilyBoost + Childcare Subsidy calculator stacks 20 Hours ECE, the means-tested Childcare Subsidy, and the IRD FamilyBoost rebate to show net weekly cost.
Services in Kaikohe, by type
Education & Care — 7
Kowhai Corner
Kowhai Corner is an education and care service in Kaikohe with a current roll of 33 children. Our analysis of the ERO report (December 2023) found the service graded A in whānau partnership, bicultural practice, and leadership and governance.
BestStart Kaikohe
ERO assessed BestStart Kaikohe as Not well placed in its 2018 review. Our analysis of the ERO report found the service graded B across all five dimensions: curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, bicultural practice, and health and safety. The service demonstrated strong Te Whāriki alignment, secure relationships with children, established family partnerships, visible te ao Māori presence, and legal compliance in health and safety.
Whiz Kids
Whiz Kids is an education and care service in Kaikohe with a current roll of 35 children. Our analysis of the 2023 ERO report indicates bicultural practice is developing well, with curriculum acknowledging Māori as tangata whenua. However, the report identified multiple health and safety non-compliance areas posing unacceptable risk to children that require urgent attention.
KaTui Early Childhood Learning Centre
Nga Puawai o Kaikohekohe
Kowhai Corner Learning Centre
Kowhai Corner Learning Centre is an education and care service in Kaikohe with 20 children on roll. Our analysis of the ERO report identifies sound curriculum and learning practices with responsive teaching, responsive caregiving and wellbeing support, established whānau partnership, and notably strong bicultural practice with te reo Māori and tikanga embedded in curriculum decisions. Leadership demonstrates clear vision and collaborative culture.
Te Puna Reo o Manga Tangaroa
Te Kōhanga Reo — 3
Te Kōhanga Reo o Te kotahitanga
Te Kōhanga Reo o Te kotahitanga is a kōhanga reo in Kaikohe with a current roll of 40 children. Our analysis of the ERO report (June 2024) found the service graded A for Curriculum & learning, with effective, intentional teaching strategies and strong language development outcomes.
Te Kōhanga Reo o Ngā Toa Iwi Whenua
Te Kōhanga Reo o Ngā Toa Iwi Whenua is a kōhanga reo serving 23 children in Kaikohe. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strong performance across curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, and bicultural practice, with collaborative planning linked to Te Whāriki, secure relationships grounded in aroha and tiaki, and confident use of te reo Māori and iwi-specific dialect.
Te Kōhanga Reo o Kaikohe
Te Kōhanga Reo o Kaikohe had an Education Review in April 2024. Our analysis of the ERO report identified curriculum and learning as an area for development, with weaknesses in programme evaluation and monitoring.
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Schools in Kaikohe
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Frequently asked
- How many daycare and ECE centres are in Kaikohe?
- There are 11 licensed early childhood services in Kaikohe, Northland: 7 education & care, 3 te kōhanga reo, 1 kindergarten. Combined enrolment 399 children.
- Is there childcare near me in Kaikohe?
- Yes — Kaikohe has 11 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 Kaikohe?
- BestStart Kaikohe is the largest licensed centre in Kaikohe with 62 children enrolled (education & care). See the per-centre listing below for size details on every centre.
- Which centres in Kaikohe offer 20 Hours ECE?
- 0 of 11 centres (0%) in Kaikohe 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 Kaikohe?
- Yes — 1 kindergarten in Kaikohe. Free Kindergartens typically charge little or nothing for 3-5 year olds because of 20 Hours ECE.
- Is there a kōhanga reo in Kaikohe?
- Yes — 3 kōhanga reo (te reo Māori medium of instruction) in Kaikohe. Look for the "Kōhanga reo" service type in the listing below.
- Which operator chains have centres in Kaikohe?
- 4 operator chains with centres in Kaikohe: Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust (3), BestStart Educare (1), Te Puna Reo (1), Northland Kindergarten Association (1). Plus 5 independent centres.
- How much does daycare cost in Kaikohe?
- Costs in Kaikohe 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/kaikohe/ page for the per-age × per-type breakdown.
- What government support is available for childcare in Kaikohe?
- All 11 licensed centres in Kaikohe are eligible for the three stackable supports: 20 Hours ECE (universal for 3-5yr olds at 0 participating Kaikohe 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.
- Who is eligible for 20 hours free childcare NZ?
- See the centre listings, methodology, and our FamilyBoost calculator on this page for daycare in Kaikohe.
- How much do daycares cost in NZ?
- Typical Weekly Childcare Costs in New Zealand (Before Subsidies)
- Can I send my 2.5 year old to daycare?
- See the centre listings, methodology, and our FamilyBoost calculator on this page for daycare in Kaikohe.
- What is the minimum qualification to work in childcare?
- The minimum qualification to become a Childcare Worker is a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (CHC30121). A Working with Children Check is also required. First Aid training is recommended.
- How much is childcare per week in NZ?
- See the centre listings, methodology, and our FamilyBoost calculator on this page for daycare in Kaikohe.
- How much does Winz pay for childcare?
- See the centre listings, methodology, and our FamilyBoost calculator on this page for daycare in Kaikohe.
Understanding NZ ECE — topic guides
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
Last build refresh: . See full methodology + data sources pages for licences, refresh cadences, and known gaps.