Daycare & ECE in Tikipunga
10 licensed early childhood services across 5 service types in Tikipunga, Northland.
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 10 licensed services in Tikipunga.
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 Tikipunga, by type
Education & Care — 5
Tikipunga Educare
Inspired Minds Early Learning Centre
Inspired Minds Early Learning Centre is an education and care service for 30 children in Tikipunika, Whangarei District. Our analysis of the 2023 ERO report shows strong performance in children's wellbeing, with positive interactions and a calm environment, though bicultural practice is emerging with te reo Māori use still developing.
Valleys Little and Junior Treasures
Educare Totara Park
Inspired Minds Spedding Road
Kindergarten — 2
Forest View Kindergarten
Forest View Kindergarten had an ERO review in June 2012. Our analysis of the ERO report found the service showed sound teaching practices and good opportunities for intentional learning in play contexts (Curriculum & learning). Te reo Māori was integrated daily with ongoing professional development supporting bicultural practice (Bicultural practice). Leadership and governance showed inconsistent self-review processes, with a need for more systematic evaluation approaches (Leadership & governance).
Tikipunga Free Kindergarten
ERO assessed Tikipunga Free Kindergarten as Not well placed in August 2019. Our analysis of the ERO report identified B grades across all dimensions: curriculum and learning practice is developing with improving but inconsistent portfolio records; children's wellbeing is supported through strong relationships and effective social-emotional support; whānau partnership is good though the service is working to deepen family ownership; bicultural practice has improved with te reo use and culturally affirming approaches; health and safety meets legal requirements; and leadership and governance provides organisational support with shared leadership structures.
Home-based — 1
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Schools in Tikipunga
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Frequently asked
- How many daycare and ECE centres are in Tikipunga?
- There are 10 licensed early childhood services in Tikipunga, Northland: 5 education & care, 2 kindergarten, 1 playcentre, 1 te kōhanga reo. Combined enrolment 457 children.
- Is there childcare near me in Tikipunga?
- Yes — Tikipunga has 10 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 Tikipunga?
- Educare Totara Park is the largest licensed centre in Tikipunga with 84 children enrolled (education & care). See the per-centre listing below for size details on every centre.
- Which centres in Tikipunga offer 20 Hours ECE?
- 0 of 10 centres (0%) in Tikipunga 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 Tikipunga?
- Yes — 2 kindergartens in Tikipunga. Free Kindergartens typically charge little or nothing for 3-5 year olds because of 20 Hours ECE.
- Is there a kōhanga reo in Tikipunga?
- Yes — 1 kōhanga reo (te reo Māori medium of instruction) in Tikipunga. Look for the "Kōhanga reo" service type in the listing below.
- Is home-based childcare available in Tikipunga?
- 1 licensed home-based ECE service operates in Tikipunga. Home-based care typically suits families wanting small mixed-age groups in a domestic setting. Networks include PORSE, Nurtured at Home, and others — see the listing below.
- Which operator chains have centres in Tikipunga?
- 3 operator chains with centres in Tikipunga: Northland Kindergarten Association (2), Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust (1), Playcentre Aotearoa (1). Plus 6 independent centres.
- How much does daycare cost in Tikipunga?
- Costs in Tikipunga 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/tikipunga/ page for the per-age × per-type breakdown.
- What government support is available for childcare in Tikipunga?
- All 10 licensed centres in Tikipunga are eligible for the three stackable supports: 20 Hours ECE (universal for 3-5yr olds at 0 participating Tikipunga 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 week in NZ?
- See the centre listings, methodology, and our FamilyBoost calculator on this page for daycare in Tikipunga.
- How much does Winz pay for childcare subsidy?
- See the centre listings, methodology, and our FamilyBoost calculator on this page for daycare in Tikipunga.
- How many hours is free daycare NZ?
- See the centre listings, methodology, and our FamilyBoost calculator on this page for daycare in Tikipunga.
- Who is eligible for childcare subsidy NZ?
- See the centre listings, methodology, and our FamilyBoost calculator on this page for daycare in Tikipunga.
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.