Daycare & ECE in Waihī South

Services in Waihī South, by type

Playcentre — 1

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Waihi Playcentre

Playcentre · Waihī South

Playcentre Aotearoa

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Te Kōhanga Reo — 1

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Te Kōhanga Reo o Pukewa

Te Kōhanga Reo · Waihī South

Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust

Te Kōhanga Reo o Pukewa's June 2024 ERO review identified significant concerns. Our analysis of the ERO report found grades of D in children's wellbeing and health & safety, reflecting supervision gaps and multiple compliance issues. Curriculum and learning has established assessment processes (grade B), while bicultural practice and leadership require further development (both grade C).

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Frequently asked

How many daycare and ECE centres are in Waihī South?

There are 4 licensed early childhood services in Waihī South, Waikato: 2 education & care, 1 playcentre, 1 te kōhanga reo. Combined enrolment 129 children.

Is there childcare near me in Waihī South?

Yes — Waihī South 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 Waihī South?

Elite Early Childhood Education Ltd is the largest licensed centre in Waihī South with 41 children enrolled (education & care). See the per-centre listing below for size details on every centre.

Which centres in Waihī South offer 20 Hours ECE?

0 of 4 centres (0%) in Waihī South 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 South?

No kindergartens listed in Waihī South specifically — try adjacent suburbs. Other licensed options below cover the same age groups.

Is there a kōhanga reo in Waihī South?

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

Which operator chains have centres in Waihī South?

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

How much does daycare cost in Waihī South?

Costs in Waihī South 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-south/ page for the per-age × per-type breakdown.

What government support is available for childcare in Waihī South?

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