Daycare & ECE in Wainui

Services in Wainui, by type

Te Kōhanga Reo — 2

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Te Kōhanga Reo o Taneatua

Te Kōhanga Reo · Wainui

Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust

An ERO review is scheduled for 27 February 2026. Our analysis of the ERO report finds the service demonstrates exemplary bicultural practice with strong te reo Māori and tikanga Māori integration. Whānau partnership and curriculum & learning are graded B, with strong family engagement and te reo integration noted. Children's wellbeing is graded C, with health and safety compliance concerns identified alongside positive relationships.

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Te Kōhanga Reo o Nga Tamariki O Te Kohu

Te Kōhanga Reo · Wainui

Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust

Te Kōhanga Reo o Nga Tamariki O Te Kohu is a kōhanga reo in Wainui with a current roll of 35. Our analysis of the ERO report (August 2022) identified strong performance in curriculum and learning, with intentional teaching and exploration-based learning embedded throughout the service. Leadership and governance also received a high grade, reflecting clear strategic direction and established self-review systems. Health and safety systems are documented and in place.

Roll 35

Education & Care — 2

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Te Puna Reo o Hinemataroa Montessori

Education & Care · Wainui

Te Puna Reo

Roll 25

Te Rua Kopere Whare Kohungahunga

Education & Care · Wainui

Roll 20

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Frequently asked

How many daycare and ECE centres are in Wainui?

There are 4 licensed early childhood services in Wainui, Bay of Plenty: 2 te kōhanga reo, 2 education & care. Combined enrolment 103 children.

Is there childcare near me in Wainui?

Yes — Wainui 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 Wainui?

Te Kōhanga Reo o Nga Tamariki O Te Kohu is the largest licensed centre in Wainui with 35 children enrolled (te kōhanga reo). See the per-centre listing below for size details on every centre.

Which centres in Wainui offer 20 Hours ECE?

0 of 4 centres (0%) in Wainui 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 Wainui?

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

Is there a kōhanga reo in Wainui?

Yes — 2 kōhanga reo (te reo Māori medium of instruction) in Wainui. Look for the "Kōhanga reo" service type in the listing below.

Which operator chains have centres in Wainui?

2 operator chains with centres in Wainui: Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust (2), Te Puna Reo (1). Plus 1 independent centres.

How much does daycare cost in Wainui?

Costs in Wainui 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/wainui/ page for the per-age × per-type breakdown.

What government support is available for childcare in Wainui?

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