Daycare & ECE in Waingarara-Waimana

Services in Waingarara-Waimana, by type

Te Kōhanga Reo — 3

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Te Kōhanga Reo o Ngā Whetu o Tawera

Te Kōhanga Reo · Waingarara-Waimana

Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust

Te Kōhanga Reo o Ngā Whetu o Tawera is a kōhanga reo (te reo Māori early childhood service) in Waingarara-Waimana with a current roll of 22 children. In our analysis of the ERO report from July 2024, the Health & safety dimension received a grade C, reflecting that compliance frameworks are present but legal knowledge gaps have been identified requiring urgent attention and training.

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Te Kōhanga Reo o Tanatana

Te Kōhanga Reo · Waingarara-Waimana

Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust

Te Kōhanga Reo o Tanatana is a kōhanga reo serving 28 tamariki. Our analysis of the ERO report shows strong curriculum and learning practices aligned to Te Whāriki with intentional teaching and planning, and health and safety systems that are mostly well maintained, though some procedure recording could be improved.

Roll 28

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Te Kōhanga Reo o Papaohaki

Te Kōhanga Reo · Waingarara-Waimana

Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust

Te Kōhanga Reo o Papaohaki is a kōhanga reo in Waingarara-Waimana serving 38 children. Our analysis of the 2016 ERO report identified areas for development: the learning programme was found to be insufficient for individual needs with limited activity variety and resources, and te reo Māori use was inconsistent with staff frequently reverting to English. Whānau partnership and health and safety practices were assessed more positively.

Roll 38

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Frequently asked

How many daycare and ECE centres are in Waingarara-Waimana?

There are 3 licensed early childhood services in Waingarara-Waimana, Bay of Plenty: 3 te kōhanga reo. Combined enrolment 88 children.

Is there childcare near me in Waingarara-Waimana?

Yes — Waingarara-Waimana 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 Waingarara-Waimana?

Te Kōhanga Reo o Papaohaki is the largest licensed centre in Waingarara-Waimana with 38 children enrolled (te kōhanga reo). See the per-centre listing below for size details on every centre.

Which centres in Waingarara-Waimana offer 20 Hours ECE?

0 of 3 centres (0%) in Waingarara-Waimana 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 Waingarara-Waimana?

No kindergartens listed in Waingarara-Waimana specifically — try adjacent suburbs. Other licensed options below cover the same age groups.

Is there a kōhanga reo in Waingarara-Waimana?

Yes — 3 kōhanga reo (te reo Māori medium of instruction) in Waingarara-Waimana. Look for the "Kōhanga reo" service type in the listing below.

Which operator chains have centres in Waingarara-Waimana?

Only one chain operates in Waingarara-Waimana: Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust (3 centres). The other 0 centres are independent.

How much does daycare cost in Waingarara-Waimana?

Costs in Waingarara-Waimana 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/waingarara-waimana/ page for the per-age × per-type breakdown.

What government support is available for childcare in Waingarara-Waimana?

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