Daycare & ECE in Waihī North
2 licensed early childhood services across 1 service type in Waihī North, 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 2 licensed services in Waihī North.
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 Waihī North, by type
Education & Care — 2
Wildlings Early Learning
Wildlings Early Learning is an education and care service in Waihī North with a current roll of 30 children. Our analysis of the ERO report identifies strengths in children's wellbeing, with children and families demonstrating a strong sense of belonging and positive outcomes. Health and safety systems are in place, with a previously non-compliant issue addressed.
Beach Kids Waihi
Beach Kids Waihi is an education and care service in Waihī North with a current roll of 50 children. Our analysis of the ERO report (July 2024) found the service demonstrates play-based learning with choices for children; Te Whāriki curriculum integration is beginning, with assessment of its impact still emerging.
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Schools in Waihī North
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Frequently asked
- How many daycare and ECE centres are in Waihī North?
- There are 2 licensed early childhood services in Waihī North, Waikato: 2 education & care. Combined enrolment 80 children.
- Is there childcare near me in Waihī North?
- Yes — Waihī North has 2 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 North?
- Beach Kids Waihi is the largest licensed centre in Waihī North with 50 children enrolled (education & care). See the per-centre listing below for size details on every centre.
- Which centres in Waihī North offer 20 Hours ECE?
- 0 of 2 centres (0%) in Waihī North 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 North?
- No kindergartens listed in Waihī North specifically — try adjacent suburbs. Other licensed options below cover the same age groups.
- How much does daycare cost in Waihī North?
- Costs in Waihī North 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-north/ page for the per-age × per-type breakdown.
- What government support is available for childcare in Waihī North?
- All 2 licensed centres in Waihī North are eligible for the three stackable supports: 20 Hours ECE (universal for 3-5yr olds at 0 participating Waihī North 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.
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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.