Daycare & ECE in Raumati South

Services in Raumati South, by type

Kindergarten — 1

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Raumati South Kindergarten

Kindergarten · Raumati South

Whānau Manaaki Kindergartens

ERO assessed Raumati South Kindergarten as Not well placed in 2016. Our analysis of the ERO report found the service met minimum legal ratios for health and safety, and had capable leadership with developing internal evaluation practices.

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Te Kōhanga Reo — 1

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Te Kōhanga Reo o Tararua ki Paraparaumu

Te Kōhanga Reo · Raumati South

Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust

Te Kōhanga Reo o Tararua ki Paraparaumu is a kōhanga reo serving 21 mokopuna in Raumati South. Our analysis of the ERO report (October 2025) found strong bicultural practice with te reo Māori embedded daily and mokopuna emerging as confident speakers (A grade). Curriculum planning and children's wellbeing were assessed as secure (B grades), though formal programme evaluation and assessment frameworks are still developing. Health and safety practices require attention, with child protection policy compliance and staff training identified as areas needing urgent improvement (C grade).

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Frequently asked

How many daycare and ECE centres are in Raumati South?

There are 4 licensed early childhood services in Raumati South, Wellington: 2 education & care, 1 kindergarten, 1 te kōhanga reo. Combined enrolment 146 children.

Is there childcare near me in Raumati South?

Yes — Raumati South 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 Raumati South?

Te Rawhiti Kindergarten is the largest licensed centre in Raumati South with 50 children enrolled (education & care). See the per-centre listing below for size details on every centre.

Which centres in Raumati South offer 20 Hours ECE?

0 of 4 centres (0%) in Raumati South 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 Raumati South?

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

Is there a kōhanga reo in Raumati South?

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

Which operator chains have centres in Raumati South?

2 operator chains with centres in Raumati South: Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust (1), Whānau Manaaki Kindergartens (1). Plus 2 independent centres.

How much does daycare cost in Raumati South?

Costs in Raumati South 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/raumati-south/ page for the per-age × per-type breakdown.

What government support is available for childcare in Raumati South?

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