Daycare & ECE in North Cape
2 licensed early childhood services across 1 service type in North Cape, 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 2 licensed services in North Cape.
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 North Cape, by type
Te Kōhanga Reo — 2
Te Kōhanga Reo o Te Hiku o Te Ika
Te Kōhanga Reo o Te Hiku o Te Ika is a kōhanga reo in North Cape with a current roll of 15 children. Our analysis of the ERO report (August 2022) found strong bicultural practice with embedded te reo Māori immersion and cultural connections (A grade), interactive curriculum and learning (B grade), but health and safety practices require further alignment with improvement actions underway (C grade).
Te Kōhanga Reo o Te Piri o Waimirirangi
An ERO review was completed in October 2025. Our analysis of the ERO report found the service achieved A grades in curriculum and learning, and whānau partnership, reflecting intentional teaching aligned to Te Whāriki and strong family engagement. Health and safety practices received a B grade, with policies regularly reviewed and responsive to legislative requirements.
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Schools in North Cape
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 North Cape?
- There are 2 licensed early childhood services in North Cape, Northland: 2 te kōhanga reo. Combined enrolment 55 children.
- Is there childcare near me in North Cape?
- Yes — North Cape has 2 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 North Cape?
- Te Kōhanga Reo o Te Piri o Waimirirangi is the largest licensed centre in North Cape with 40 children enrolled (te kōhanga reo). See the per-centre listing below for size details on every centre.
- Which centres in North Cape offer 20 Hours ECE?
- 0 of 2 centres (0%) in North Cape 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 North Cape?
- No kindergartens listed in North Cape specifically — try adjacent suburbs. Other licensed options below cover the same age groups.
- Is there a kōhanga reo in North Cape?
- Yes — 2 kōhanga reo (te reo Māori medium of instruction) in North Cape. Look for the "Kōhanga reo" service type in the listing below.
- Which operator chains have centres in North Cape?
- Only one chain operates in North Cape: Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust (2 centres). The other 0 centres are independent.
- How much does daycare cost in North Cape?
- Costs in North Cape 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/north-cape/ page for the per-age × per-type breakdown.
- What government support is available for childcare in North Cape?
- All 2 licensed centres in North Cape are eligible for the three stackable supports: 20 Hours ECE (universal for 3-5yr olds at 0 participating North Cape 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.
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.