Daycare & ECE in Shannon

Services in Shannon, by type

Kindergarten — 1

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Te Manawanui Kindergarten

Kindergarten · Shannon

Whānau Manaaki Kindergartens

Te Manawanui Kindergarten is a kindergarten in Shannon with a roll of 30 children. Our analysis of the 2019 ERO report identified health and safety as a strength, with well-established monitoring systems in place. Bicultural practice was identified as an area for development, with te reo Māori implementation noted as a next step.

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Te Kōhanga Reo — 1

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Te Kōhanga Reo o Hanana

Te Kōhanga Reo · Shannon

Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust

Our analysis of the ERO report from February 2023 identified significant concerns across all areas of this kōhanga reo's operation. All six dimensions—curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, bicultural practice, health and safety, and leadership and governance—were graded D, indicating serious gaps in educational quality, child safety, staff conduct, te reo Māori instruction, and management systems.

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Frequently asked

How many daycare and ECE centres are in Shannon?

There are 3 licensed early childhood services in Shannon, Manawatū-Whanganui: 1 kindergarten, 1 playcentre, 1 te kōhanga reo. Combined enrolment 81 children.

Is there childcare near me in Shannon?

Yes — Shannon 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 Shannon?

Te Manawanui Kindergarten is the largest licensed centre in Shannon with 30 children enrolled (kindergarten). See the per-centre listing below for size details on every centre.

Which centres in Shannon offer 20 Hours ECE?

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

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

Is there a kōhanga reo in Shannon?

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

Which operator chains have centres in Shannon?

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

How much does daycare cost in Shannon?

Costs in Shannon 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/shannon/ page for the per-age × per-type breakdown.

What government support is available for childcare in Shannon?

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