Daycare & ECE in Raetihi

Services in Raetihi, by type

Te Kōhanga Reo — 2

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Te Kōhanga Reo o Mō Te Whānau

Te Kōhanga Reo · Raetihi

Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust

Te Kōhanga Reo o Mō Te Whānau is a te reo Māori immersion service in Raetihi reviewed by ERO in October 2024. Our analysis of the ERO report found strengths in curriculum and learning (A), children's wellbeing (A), and bicultural practice (A), with te reo Māori implementation noted as exemplary. Areas for development include whānau partnership and leadership and governance, both graded C, where family communication and strategic planning require strengthening.

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Te Kōhanga Reo o Ngā Mōrehu o Uenuku

Te Kōhanga Reo · Raetihi

Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust

Our analysis of the ERO report found the service grades as A in Curriculum & learning and Bicultural practice, and B in Whānau partnership, Health & safety, and Leadership & governance. The service delivers a focused programme aligned to Te Whāriki with strong te reo Māori support and whānaungatanga connections.

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Frequently asked

How many daycare and ECE centres are in Raetihi?

There are 3 licensed early childhood services in Raetihi, Manawatū-Whanganui: 2 te kōhanga reo, 1 education & care. Combined enrolment 108 children.

Is there childcare near me in Raetihi?

Yes — Raetihi 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 Raetihi?

Nancy Winter Early Childhood Centre is the largest licensed centre in Raetihi with 53 children enrolled (education & care). See the per-centre listing below for size details on every centre.

Which centres in Raetihi offer 20 Hours ECE?

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

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

Is there a kōhanga reo in Raetihi?

Yes — 2 kōhanga reo (te reo Māori medium of instruction) in Raetihi. Look for the "Kōhanga reo" service type in the listing below.

Which operator chains have centres in Raetihi?

Only one chain operates in Raetihi: Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust (2 centres). The other 1 centre is independent.

How much does daycare cost in Raetihi?

Costs in Raetihi 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/raetihi/ page for the per-age × per-type breakdown.

What government support is available for childcare in Raetihi?

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