Daycare & ECE in Waipatu
2 licensed early childhood services across 1 service type in Waipatu, Hawke's Bay.
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 Waipatu.
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 Waipatu, by type
Te Kōhanga Reo — 2
Te Kōhanga Reo o Te Wānanga Whare Tāpere o Tākitimu
Te Kōhanga Reo o Waipatu
Te Kōhanga Reo o Waipatu was reviewed by ERO in May 2021. Our analysis of the ERO report identified areas for development: curriculum and learning planning and assessment are emerging, whānau partnership strategies need strengthening to better reflect whānau context and priorities, and te reo Māori immersion and staff capacity require further development. Health and safety systems are well established.
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Schools in Waipatu
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Frequently asked
- How many daycare and ECE centres are in Waipatu?
- There are 2 licensed early childhood services in Waipatu, Hawke's Bay: 2 te kōhanga reo. Combined enrolment 70 children.
- Is there childcare near me in Waipatu?
- Yes — Waipatu 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 Waipatu?
- Te Kōhanga Reo o Te Wānanga Whare Tāpere o Tākitimu is the largest licensed centre in Waipatu with 50 children enrolled (te kōhanga reo). See the per-centre listing below for size details on every centre.
- Which centres in Waipatu offer 20 Hours ECE?
- 0 of 2 centres (0%) in Waipatu 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 Waipatu?
- No kindergartens listed in Waipatu specifically — try adjacent suburbs. Other licensed options below cover the same age groups.
- Is there a kōhanga reo in Waipatu?
- Yes — 2 kōhanga reo (te reo Māori medium of instruction) in Waipatu. Look for the "Kōhanga reo" service type in the listing below.
- Which operator chains have centres in Waipatu?
- Only one chain operates in Waipatu: Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust (2 centres). The other 0 centres are independent.
- How much does daycare cost in Waipatu?
- Costs in Waipatu 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/waipatu/ page for the per-age × per-type breakdown.
- What government support is available for childcare in Waipatu?
- All 2 licensed centres in Waipatu are eligible for the three stackable supports: 20 Hours ECE (universal for 3-5yr olds at 0 participating Waipatu 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.