Daycare & ECE in Whakatāne West

Services in Whakatāne West, by type

Te Kōhanga Reo — 2

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Te Kōhanga Reo o Toroa

Te Kōhanga Reo · Whakatāne West

Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust

Te Kōhanga Reo o Toroa had an Education Review in June 2021. Our analysis of the ERO report identified Curriculum & learning as a strength, with collaborative programme design, detailed planning, regular monitoring, and strong support for leadership and rangatirata.

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Te Kōhanga Reo o Te Timatanga Hou ki Whakatane

Te Kōhanga Reo · Whakatāne West

Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust

Te Kōhanga Reo o Te Timatanga Hou ki Whakatane is a kōhanga reo located in Whakatāne West serving 30 children. Our analysis of the ERO report (August 2022) found the service graded B in curriculum and learning, health and safety, and leadership and governance. Assessment practices and internal evaluation systems were identified as areas for strengthening.

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Playcentre — 1

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Mananui Playcentre

Playcentre · Whakatāne West

Playcentre Aotearoa

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Frequently asked

How many daycare and ECE centres are in Whakatāne West?

There are 4 licensed early childhood services in Whakatāne West, Bay of Plenty: 2 te kōhanga reo, 1 playcentre, 1 education & care. Combined enrolment 142 children.

Is there childcare near me in Whakatāne West?

Yes — Whakatāne West 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 Whakatāne West?

The Tree House is the largest licensed centre in Whakatāne West with 47 children enrolled (education & care). See the per-centre listing below for size details on every centre.

Which centres in Whakatāne West offer 20 Hours ECE?

0 of 4 centres (0%) in Whakatāne West 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 Whakatāne West?

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

Is there a kōhanga reo in Whakatāne West?

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

Which operator chains have centres in Whakatāne West?

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

How much does daycare cost in Whakatāne West?

Costs in Whakatāne West 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/whakatane-west/ page for the per-age × per-type breakdown.

What government support is available for childcare in Whakatāne West?

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