Daycare & ECE in Pahiatua

Services in Pahiatua, by type

Kindergarten — 2

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Holyoake Kindergarten

Kindergarten · Pahiatua

Ruahine Kindergartens

ERO assessed Holyoake Kindergarten as Not well placed in October 2019. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, and bicultural practice (all grade A), with leadership and governance assessed as grade B.

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Pahiatua Early Learning

Kindergarten · Pahiatua

ERO assessed Pahiatua Early Learning as Not well placed in its 2019 review. Our analysis of the ERO report found strengths in curriculum and teaching, children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, and leadership, with grades of B across these dimensions. Bicultural practice was identified as an area for development, with a grade of C.

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Education & Care — 1

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Busy Bees Pahiatua

Education & Care · Pahiatua

Busy Bees

ERO assessed Busy Bees Pahiatua as Not well placed in 2017. Our analysis of the ERO report found sound curriculum and positive child wellbeing (both grade B), with regular whānau partnerships also graded B. Bicultural practice was identified as an emerging area requiring continued development (grade C).

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Te Kōhanga Reo — 1

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Te Kōhanga Reo o Te Kapua o te Rangi

Te Kōhanga Reo · Pahiatua

Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust

Our analysis of the ERO report identified strong curriculum planning aligned to Te Whāriki with differentiated resources, and rich immersion in te reo Māori and tikanga throughout the service. Children's wellbeing and leadership and governance were graded as developing, with some safety monitoring gaps noted.

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Frequently asked

How many daycare and ECE centres are in Pahiatua?

There are 4 licensed early childhood services in Pahiatua, Manawatū-Whanganui: 2 kindergarten, 1 education & care, 1 te kōhanga reo. Combined enrolment 150 children.

Is there childcare near me in Pahiatua?

Yes — Pahiatua 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 Pahiatua?

Busy Bees Pahiatua is the largest licensed centre in Pahiatua with 50 children enrolled (education & care). See the per-centre listing below for size details on every centre.

Which centres in Pahiatua offer 20 Hours ECE?

0 of 4 centres (0%) in Pahiatua 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 Pahiatua?

Yes — 2 kindergartens in Pahiatua. Free Kindergartens typically charge little or nothing for 3-5 year olds because of 20 Hours ECE.

Is there a kōhanga reo in Pahiatua?

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

Which operator chains have centres in Pahiatua?

3 operator chains with centres in Pahiatua: Busy Bees (1), Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust (1), Ruahine Kindergartens (1). Plus 1 independent centres.

How much does daycare cost in Pahiatua?

Costs in Pahiatua 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/pahiatua/ page for the per-age × per-type breakdown.

What government support is available for childcare in Pahiatua?

All 4 licensed centres in Pahiatua are eligible for the three stackable supports: 20 Hours ECE (universal for 3-5yr olds at 0 participating Pahiatua 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.