Daycare & ECE in Tūrangi
7 licensed early childhood services across 3 service types in Tūrangi, Waikato.
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 7 licensed services in Tūrangi.
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 Tūrangi, by type
Te Kōhanga Reo — 4
Te Kōhanga Reo o Papakai
Te Kōhanga Reo o Papakai is a kōhanga reo serving 18 children in Tūrangi. Our analysis of the ERO report identifies exemplary performance in curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, and whānau partnership. Health and safety practices require systematic review and attention to compliance gaps in hazard checks and emergency procedures.
Te Kōhanga Reo o Waihī
Te Kōhanga Reo o Waihī is a kōhanga reo in Tūrangi with a current roll of 20 children. Our analysis of the ERO report rates curriculum and learning as B: the service has sound planning and intentional teaching, though programme evaluation needs strengthening.
Te Kōhanga Reo o Mawake
Te Kōhanga Reo o Mawake is a kōhanga reo serving 20 children in Tūrangi. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths across curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, and bicultural practice, with thorough planning, strong assessment practices, positive interactions, and seamless integration of te reo Māori and tikanga throughout the service.
Te Kōhanga Reo o Ākina Te Reo
Te Kōhanga Reo o Ākina Te Reo is a kōhanga reo with 18 children on roll in Tūrangi. Our analysis of the ERO report identifies strengths in curriculum design linked to Te Whāriki and children's wellbeing, along with positive whānau partnerships. Leadership and governance requires development, with self-review systems not yet established and operational improvements needed.
Education & Care — 2
Turangi Kindy
Turangi Kindy is an education and care centre with a current roll of 50 children. Our analysis of the March 2023 ERO report shows the service received a B grade for bicultural practice, with curriculum reflecting dual cultural heritage. However, grades of D were assigned for health and safety (with multiple non-compliances identified as unacceptable risk) and leadership and governance (with previous non-compliances unresolved and standards not being met).
Purerehua Early Learning Centre
Purerehua Early Learning Centre received an Akanuku review in October 2023. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strong bicultural practice (grade A), with grades of B across curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, health and safety, and leadership and governance. The centre has addressed previous health and safety non-compliances.
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Schools in Tūrangi
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Frequently asked
- How many daycare and ECE centres are in Tūrangi?
- There are 7 licensed early childhood services in Tūrangi, Waikato: 4 te kōhanga reo, 2 education & care, 1 kindergarten. Combined enrolment 201 children.
- Is there childcare near me in Tūrangi?
- Yes — Tūrangi has 7 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 Tūrangi?
- Turangi Kindy is the largest licensed centre in Tūrangi with 50 children enrolled (education & care). See the per-centre listing below for size details on every centre.
- Which centres in Tūrangi offer 20 Hours ECE?
- 0 of 7 centres (0%) in Tūrangi 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 Tūrangi?
- Yes — 1 kindergarten in Tūrangi. Free Kindergartens typically charge little or nothing for 3-5 year olds because of 20 Hours ECE.
- Is there a kōhanga reo in Tūrangi?
- Yes — 4 kōhanga reo (te reo Māori medium of instruction) in Tūrangi. Look for the "Kōhanga reo" service type in the listing below.
- Which operator chains have centres in Tūrangi?
- 2 operator chains with centres in Tūrangi: Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust (4), Central Kids Kindergartens (1). Plus 2 independent centres.
- How much does daycare cost in Tūrangi?
- Costs in Tūrangi 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/turangi/ page for the per-age × per-type breakdown.
- What government support is available for childcare in Tūrangi?
- All 7 licensed centres in Tūrangi are eligible for the three stackable supports: 20 Hours ECE (universal for 3-5yr olds at 0 participating Tūrangi 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?
- Childcare costs in Auckland can vary depending on location, hours, age of the child, and what is included. On average, families can expect: $6–$12 per hour for full-day childcare. $250–$450 per week for 40–50 hours of care.
- Who is eligible for 20 hours free childcare NZ?
- 20 Hours Free ECE All children aged 3 to 5 years are eligible for 20 hours of free early childhood education (ECE) each week under the New Zealand Government's 20 Hours ECE funding scheme. AKA extends this benefit to include 2-year-olds at most of our kindergartens (note: this does not include KiNZ Centres).
- Can I send my 2.5 year old to daycare?
- Ideal Age to Start Daycare in India There's no single “best” age to start daycare, but experts recommend enrolling in one between 1.5 and 2.5 years. But sometimes it's less about the child and more about the parents.
- What is the minimum qualification to work in childcare?
- The minimum qualification to become a Childcare Worker is a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (CHC30121). A Working with Children Check is also required. First Aid training is recommended.
- How many hours is free daycare NZ?
- Children aged 3, 4, and 5 years old can receive up to 20 hours of free childcare each week. You can use up to 6 hours per day, spread across the week to suit your family. If your child attends more than one centre, you can split the hours between them (up to 20 hours total).
- How much do nannies get paid in New Zealand?
- Nanny Pay Rates in New Zealand The average hourly rate for nannies in New Zealand is now $31.83, up from $30.53 in 2025, an increase of 4.26%. This growth in nanny wages highlights how demand for childcare and competition for experienced nannies have outpaced the minimum wage increase.
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
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