Daycare & ECE in Whakarara

Services in Whakarara, by type

Te Kōhanga Reo — 1

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Te Ōhonga Reo o Matangirau

Te Kōhanga Reo · Whakarara

Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust

Te Ōhonga Reo o Matangirau is a kōhanga reo serving 24 children in Whakarara. In our analysis of the November 2024 ERO report, curriculum and learning was graded B, with sound seasonal planning and a holistic teaching approach, though assessment practices are still developing. An overall ERO placement was not issued in this review.

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Frequently asked

How many daycare and ECE centres are in Whakarara?

There are 1 licensed early childhood services in Whakarara, Northland: 1 te kōhanga reo. Combined enrolment 24 children.

Is there childcare near me in Whakarara?

Yes — Whakarara has 1 licensed early childhood service, 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 Whakarara?

Te Ōhonga Reo o Matangirau is the largest licensed centre in Whakarara with 24 children enrolled (te kōhanga reo). See the per-centre listing below for size details on every centre.

Which centres in Whakarara offer 20 Hours ECE?

0 of 1 centres (0%) in Whakarara 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 Whakarara?

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

Is there a kōhanga reo in Whakarara?

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

Which operator chains have centres in Whakarara?

Only one chain operates in Whakarara: Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust (1 centre). The other 0 centres are independent.

How much does daycare cost in Whakarara?

Costs in Whakarara 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/whakarara/ page for the per-age × per-type breakdown.

What government support is available for childcare in Whakarara?

All 1 licensed centres in Whakarara are eligible for the three stackable supports: 20 Hours ECE (universal for 3-5yr olds at 0 participating Whakarara 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.