Daycare & ECE in Whangamatā East

Services in Whangamatā East, by type

Education & Care — 2

Growing Wings Whangamata

Education & Care · Whangamatā East

Growing Wings Whangamata is an education and care service for up to 40 children. The 2023 ERO review identified non-compliance in curriculum alignment with Te Whāriki, bicultural practice, and emergency drill frequency. Our analysis of the ERO report grades curriculum and learning, bicultural practice, and health and safety as C (needs development), with leadership and governance graded B (performing well).

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BestStart Whangamata

Education & Care · Whangamatā East

BestStart Educare

ERO assessed this service as Not well placed in October 2018. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in children's wellbeing, with responsive care and strong relationships, and in leadership with effective mentoring. Areas for development included embedding and refining the assessment system within the broad, project-based curriculum.

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Playcentre — 1

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Whangamata Playcentre

Playcentre · Whangamatā East

Playcentre Aotearoa

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Frequently asked

How many daycare and ECE centres are in Whangamatā East?

There are 4 licensed early childhood services in Whangamatā East, Waikato: 2 education & care, 1 playcentre, 1 kindergarten. Combined enrolment 140 children.

Is there childcare near me in Whangamatā East?

Yes — Whangamatā East 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 Whangamatā East?

Growing Wings Whangamata is the largest licensed centre in Whangamatā East with 40 children enrolled (education & care). See the per-centre listing below for size details on every centre.

Which centres in Whangamatā East offer 20 Hours ECE?

0 of 4 centres (0%) in Whangamatā East 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 Whangamatā East?

Yes — 1 kindergarten in Whangamatā East. Free Kindergartens typically charge little or nothing for 3-5 year olds because of 20 Hours ECE.

Which operator chains have centres in Whangamatā East?

2 operator chains with centres in Whangamatā East: BestStart Educare (1), Playcentre Aotearoa (1). Plus 2 independent centres.

How much does daycare cost in Whangamatā East?

Costs in Whangamatā East 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/whangamata-east/ page for the per-age × per-type breakdown.

What government support is available for childcare in Whangamatā East?

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