Daycare & ECE in Waipoua Forest

Services in Waipoua Forest, by type

Playcentre — 1

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Waimamaku Playcentre

Playcentre · Waipoua Forest

Playcentre Aotearoa

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Te Kōhanga Reo — 1

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Te Kōhanga Reo o Waimamaku

Te Kōhanga Reo · Waipoua Forest

Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust

Te Kōhanga Reo o Waimamaku is a kōhanga reo serving 25 children in Waipoua Forest. Our analysis of the ERO report from April 2024 found sound pedagogical strategies in curriculum and learning, with assessment identified as an area for strengthening.

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Frequently asked

How many daycare and ECE centres are in Waipoua Forest?

There are 2 licensed early childhood services in Waipoua Forest, Northland: 1 playcentre, 1 te kōhanga reo. Combined enrolment 25 children.

Is there childcare near me in Waipoua Forest?

Yes — Waipoua Forest 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 Waipoua Forest?

Te Kōhanga Reo o Waimamaku is the largest licensed centre in Waipoua Forest with 25 children enrolled (te kōhanga reo). See the per-centre listing below for size details on every centre.

Which centres in Waipoua Forest offer 20 Hours ECE?

0 of 2 centres (0%) in Waipoua Forest 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 Waipoua Forest?

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

Is there a kōhanga reo in Waipoua Forest?

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

Which operator chains have centres in Waipoua Forest?

2 operator chains with centres in Waipoua Forest: Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust (1), Playcentre Aotearoa (1). Plus 0 independent centres.

How much does daycare cost in Waipoua Forest?

Costs in Waipoua Forest 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/waipoua-forest/ page for the per-age × per-type breakdown.

What government support is available for childcare in Waipoua Forest?

All 2 licensed centres in Waipoua Forest are eligible for the three stackable supports: 20 Hours ECE (universal for 3-5yr olds at 0 participating Waipoua Forest 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.