Daycare & ECE in Makaretu

Services in Makaretu, by type

Playcentre — 2

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Takapau Playcentre

Playcentre · Makaretu

Playcentre Aotearoa

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Onga Onga Playcentre

Playcentre · Makaretu

Playcentre Aotearoa

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Te Kōhanga Reo — 1

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Te Kōhanga Reo o Te Rongopai o Takapau

Te Kōhanga Reo · Makaretu

Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust

Te Kōhanga Reo o Te Rongopai o Takapau is a kōhanga reo serving 30 children in Makaretu. Our analysis of the ERO report identifies exemplary practice across curriculum design, children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, bicultural practice, and leadership, with compliant health and safety systems.

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Frequently asked

How many daycare and ECE centres are in Makaretu?

There are 3 licensed early childhood services in Makaretu, Hawke's Bay: 2 playcentre, 1 te kōhanga reo. Combined enrolment 90 children.

Is there childcare near me in Makaretu?

Yes — Makaretu has 3 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 Makaretu?

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

Which centres in Makaretu offer 20 Hours ECE?

0 of 3 centres (0%) in Makaretu 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 Makaretu?

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

Is there a kōhanga reo in Makaretu?

Yes — 1 kōhanga reo (te reo Māori medium of instruction) in Makaretu. Look for the "Kōhanga reo" service type in the listing below.

Which operator chains have centres in Makaretu?

2 operator chains with centres in Makaretu: Playcentre Aotearoa (2), Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust (1). Plus 0 independent centres.

How much does daycare cost in Makaretu?

Costs in Makaretu 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/makaretu/ page for the per-age × per-type breakdown.

What government support is available for childcare in Makaretu?

All 3 licensed centres in Makaretu are eligible for the three stackable supports: 20 Hours ECE (universal for 3-5yr olds at 0 participating Makaretu 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.