Daycare & ECE in Strathmore (South Waikato District)

Services in Strathmore (South Waikato District), by type

Playcentre — 1

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Tokoroa Playcentre

Playcentre · Strathmore (South Waikato District)

Playcentre Aotearoa

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Te Kōhanga Reo — 1

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Te Kōhanga Reo Tuarua o Tokoroa

Te Kōhanga Reo · Strathmore (South Waikato District)

Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust

Te Kōhanga Reo Tuarua o Tokoroa is a kōhanga reo with 30 children. Our analysis of the ERO report (September 2024) found exemplary bicultural practice and te reo Māori immersion, with well-established curriculum and language strategies. Areas for development include strengthening whānau partnership in decision-making and improving excursion risk management and Children's Act compliance in health and safety practices.

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Frequently asked

How many daycare and ECE centres are in Strathmore (South Waikato District)?

There are 4 licensed early childhood services in Strathmore (South Waikato District), Waikato: 2 education & care, 1 playcentre, 1 te kōhanga reo. Combined enrolment 160 children.

Is there childcare near me in Strathmore (South Waikato District)?

Yes — Strathmore (South Waikato District) 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 Strathmore (South Waikato District)?

Te Rau Ōriwa Puna Reo is the largest licensed centre in Strathmore (South Waikato District) with 50 children enrolled (education & care). See the per-centre listing below for size details on every centre.

Which centres in Strathmore (South Waikato District) offer 20 Hours ECE?

0 of 4 centres (0%) in Strathmore (South Waikato District) 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 Strathmore (South Waikato District)?

No kindergartens listed in Strathmore (South Waikato District) specifically — try adjacent suburbs. Other licensed options below cover the same age groups.

Is there a kōhanga reo in Strathmore (South Waikato District)?

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

Which operator chains have centres in Strathmore (South Waikato District)?

2 operator chains with centres in Strathmore (South Waikato District): Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust (1), Playcentre Aotearoa (1). Plus 2 independent centres.

How much does daycare cost in Strathmore (South Waikato District)?

Costs in Strathmore (South Waikato District) 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/strathmore-south-waikato-district/ page for the per-age × per-type breakdown.

What government support is available for childcare in Strathmore (South Waikato District)?

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