Daycare & ECE in Pātea

Services in Pātea, by type

Te Kōhanga Reo — 3

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Te Kōhanga Reo o Ngāti Pātea

Te Kōhanga Reo · Pātea

Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust

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Te Kōhanga Reo o Te Wai-o-Turi

Te Kōhanga Reo · Pātea

Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust

Te Kōhanga Reo o Te Wai-o-Turi in Pātea had an Education Review in December 2024. Our analysis of the ERO report found strong performance in curriculum and learning (A grade), with comprehensive planning and Te Whāriki alignment. Leadership and whānau partnership were assessed as solid (B grades), though health and safety practices require attention, with gaps in earthquake drill implementation identified (C grade).

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Te Kōhanga Reo o Kaikaapo

Te Kōhanga Reo · Pātea

Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust

Te Kōhanga Reo o Kaikaapo is a kōhanga reo serving 30 children in Pātea. Our analysis of the ERO report shows the service received an A grade for Curriculum & learning, with a comprehensive, well-resourced programme featuring intentional te reo Māori support and detailed assessment practices. Health & safety received a B grade, with sound compliance systems, clear emergency procedures, and well-managed staffing in place.

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Kindergarten — 1

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Pātea Kindergarten

Kindergarten · Pātea

Kindergartens Taranaki

Pātea Kindergarten is a kindergarten serving up to 40 children in Pātea, South Taranaki. In its 2018 ERO review, the service was assessed as Not well placed.

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Frequently asked

How many daycare and ECE centres are in Pātea?

There are 4 licensed early childhood services in Pātea, Taranaki: 3 te kōhanga reo, 1 kindergarten. Combined enrolment 115 children.

Is there childcare near me in Pātea?

Yes — Pātea 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 Pātea?

Pātea Kindergarten is the largest licensed centre in Pātea with 40 children enrolled (kindergarten). See the per-centre listing below for size details on every centre.

Which centres in Pātea offer 20 Hours ECE?

0 of 4 centres (0%) in Pātea 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 Pātea?

Yes — 1 kindergarten in Pātea. Free Kindergartens typically charge little or nothing for 3-5 year olds because of 20 Hours ECE.

Is there a kōhanga reo in Pātea?

Yes — 3 kōhanga reo (te reo Māori medium of instruction) in Pātea. Look for the "Kōhanga reo" service type in the listing below.

Which operator chains have centres in Pātea?

2 operator chains with centres in Pātea: Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust (3), Kindergartens Taranaki (1). Plus 0 independent centres.

How much does daycare cost in Pātea?

Costs in Pātea 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/patea/ page for the per-age × per-type breakdown.

What government support is available for childcare in Pātea?

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