Daycare & ECE in Waihī East

Services in Waihī East, by type

Education & Care — 2

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BestStart Waihi East

Education & Care · Waihī East

BestStart Educare

ERO assessed BestStart Waihi East as Not well placed in 2016. Our analysis of the ERO report identified B grades across curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, and leadership and governance, with curriculum informed by Te Whāriki and strong parent engagement noted.

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Somerset Early Learning Centre

Education & Care · Waihī East

Somerset Early Learning Centre was reviewed by the Education Review Office in July 2024. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in children's wellbeing (B grade) and whānau partnership (B grade), particularly in supporting transitions and collaborating with parents on children's additional needs. Areas for development include aligning assessment and planning with Te Whāriki outcomes (C grade in curriculum and learning) and strengthening bicultural practice to better support Māori and Pacific learners (C grade in bicultural practice).

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Frequently asked

How many daycare and ECE centres are in Waihī East?

There are 3 licensed early childhood services in Waihī East, Waikato: 2 education & care, 1 kindergarten. Combined enrolment 102 children.

Is there childcare near me in Waihī East?

Yes — Waihī East 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 Waihī East?

BestStart Waihi East is the largest licensed centre in Waihī East with 44 children enrolled (education & care). See the per-centre listing below for size details on every centre.

Which centres in Waihī East offer 20 Hours ECE?

0 of 3 centres (0%) in Waihī East 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 Waihī East?

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

Which operator chains have centres in Waihī East?

Only one chain operates in Waihī East: BestStart Educare (1 centre). The other 2 centres are independent.

How much does daycare cost in Waihī East?

Costs in Waihī East 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/waihi-east/ page for the per-age × per-type breakdown.

What government support is available for childcare in Waihī East?

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