Daycare & ECE in Manaia
3 licensed early childhood services across 2 service types in Manaia, Taranaki.
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 3 licensed services in Manaia.
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 Manaia, by type
Education & Care — 2
Manaia Community Preschool
Te Pūtahitanga o te Rukenga o Ngā Wai
Te Pūtahitanga o te Rukenga o Ngā Wai is an education and care centre in Manaia with a current roll of 25 children. Our analysis of the ERO report (June 2024) found curriculum and learning practices graded B, with Te Whāriki well-implemented and good staff understanding evident. Bicultural practice and health and safety were both graded C, with the report noting bicultural direction is emerging but not yet fully embedded, and compliance gaps in health and safety requiring immediate policy review.
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Schools in Manaia
When they age out of daycare, check schoolsnearme.co.nz for every NZ school with audited financials + ERO reviews.
Frequently asked
- How many daycare and ECE centres are in Manaia?
- There are 3 licensed early childhood services in Manaia, Taranaki: 2 education & care, 1 te kōhanga reo. Combined enrolment 79 children.
- Is there childcare near me in Manaia?
- Yes — Manaia 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 Manaia?
- Te Kōhanga Reo o Manaia is the largest licensed centre in Manaia with 30 children enrolled (te kōhanga reo). See the per-centre listing below for size details on every centre.
- Which centres in Manaia offer 20 Hours ECE?
- 0 of 3 centres (0%) in Manaia 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 Manaia?
- No kindergartens listed in Manaia specifically — try adjacent suburbs. Other licensed options below cover the same age groups.
- Is there a kōhanga reo in Manaia?
- Yes — 1 kōhanga reo (te reo Māori medium of instruction) in Manaia. Look for the "Kōhanga reo" service type in the listing below.
- Which operator chains have centres in Manaia?
- Only one chain operates in Manaia: Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust (1 centre). The other 2 centres are independent.
- How much does daycare cost in Manaia?
- Costs in Manaia 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/manaia/ page for the per-age × per-type breakdown.
- What government support is available for childcare in Manaia?
- All 3 licensed centres in Manaia are eligible for the three stackable supports: 20 Hours ECE (universal for 3-5yr olds at 0 participating Manaia 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.
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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
Last build refresh: . See full methodology + data sources pages for licences, refresh cadences, and known gaps.