Daycare & ECE in Raureka
6 licensed early childhood services across 3 service types in Raureka, Hawke's Bay.
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 6 licensed services in Raureka.
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 Raureka, by type
Te Kōhanga Reo — 3
Te Kōhanga Reo o Taniwhā Tūmeke
Te Kōhanga Reo o Taniwhā Tūmeke had an Education Review in November 2024. Our analysis of the ERO report found curriculum and learning practices graded B, with established planning and assessment, evident collaboration, and identified learning outcome tracking.
Te Kōhanga Reo o Te Puawaitanga o Te Pito Mata
Our analysis of the ERO report identifies strengths in curriculum and learning (grade A) and leadership and governance (grade A), with health and safety assessed as grade B. The service demonstrates highly effective planning and assessment aligned with Te Whāriki, along with strong strategic direction and systematic evaluation.
Te Kōhanga Reo o Tauparanui Ki Heretaunga
Te Kōhanga Reo o Tauparanui Ki Heretaunga is a kōhanga reo located in Raureka. Our analysis of the ERO report found the service received an A grade for Curriculum & learning, reflecting strong planning, assessment, Te Whāriki implementation, and intentional teaching.
Education & Care — 2
In Our Garden
BestStart Raureka
ERO assessed BestStart Raureka as Not well placed in their 2018 review. Our analysis of the ERO report found the service graded B in Curriculum & learning, Whānau partnership, and Bicultural practice, with collaborative assessment practices, strengthening whānau relationships, and te ao Māori resources evident across the service.
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Schools in Raureka
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Frequently asked
- How many daycare and ECE centres are in Raureka?
- There are 6 licensed early childhood services in Raureka, Hawke's Bay: 3 te kōhanga reo, 2 education & care, 1 kindergarten. Combined enrolment 211 children.
- Is there childcare near me in Raureka?
- Yes — Raureka has 6 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 Raureka?
- BestStart Raureka is the largest licensed centre in Raureka with 49 children enrolled (education & care). See the per-centre listing below for size details on every centre.
- Which centres in Raureka offer 20 Hours ECE?
- 0 of 6 centres (0%) in Raureka 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 Raureka?
- Yes — 1 kindergarten in Raureka. Free Kindergartens typically charge little or nothing for 3-5 year olds because of 20 Hours ECE.
- Is there a kōhanga reo in Raureka?
- Yes — 3 kōhanga reo (te reo Māori medium of instruction) in Raureka. Look for the "Kōhanga reo" service type in the listing below.
- Which operator chains have centres in Raureka?
- 2 operator chains with centres in Raureka: Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust (3), BestStart Educare (1). Plus 2 independent centres.
- How much does daycare cost in Raureka?
- Costs in Raureka 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/raureka/ page for the per-age × per-type breakdown.
- What government support is available for childcare in Raureka?
- All 6 licensed centres in Raureka are eligible for the three stackable supports: 20 Hours ECE (universal for 3-5yr olds at 0 participating Raureka 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.
- How much is childcare per hour NZ?
- See the centre listings, methodology, and our FamilyBoost calculator on this page for daycare in Raureka.
- How many hours is free daycare NZ?
- See the centre listings, methodology, and our FamilyBoost calculator on this page for daycare in Raureka.
- How much does Busy Bees NZ charge?
- See the centre listings, methodology, and our FamilyBoost calculator on this page for daycare in Raureka.
- How much does home based childcare cost NZ?
- See the centre listings, methodology, and our FamilyBoost calculator on this page for daycare in Raureka.
- How much does it cost to care for a child per week?
- See the centre listings, methodology, and our FamilyBoost calculator on this page for daycare in Raureka.
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.