Daycare & ECE in Whanganui East

Services in Whanganui East, by type

Te Kōhanga Reo — 1

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Te Kōhanga Reo o Pirimai

Te Kōhanga Reo · Whanganui East

Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust

Te Kōhanga Reo o Pirimai is a kōhanga reo in Whanganui East serving up to 30 children. In our analysis of the October 2024 ERO report, the service received top grades across all assessed dimensions: A in Curriculum & learning (strong intentional teaching and Te Whāriki-aligned planning), A in Bicultural practice (exemplary te reo Māori and tikanga integration), and A in Leadership & governance (clear strategic direction and vision).

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Playcentre — 1

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Eastside Playcentre

Playcentre · Whanganui East

Playcentre Aotearoa

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Kindergarten — 1

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Whanganui East Kindergarten

Kindergarten · Whanganui East

Whānau Manaaki Kindergartens

ERO assessed Whanganui East Kindergarten as Not well placed in its 2019 review. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, and health and safety (all grade B), with bicultural practice assessed as developing (grade C).

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Frequently asked

How many daycare and ECE centres are in Whanganui East?

There are 5 licensed early childhood services in Whanganui East, Manawatū-Whanganui: 2 education & care, 1 te kōhanga reo, 1 playcentre, 1 kindergarten. Combined enrolment 237 children.

Is there childcare near me in Whanganui East?

Yes — Whanganui East has 5 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 Whanganui East?

Love and Learn Care and Education is the largest licensed centre in Whanganui East with 90 children enrolled (education & care). See the per-centre listing below for size details on every centre.

Which centres in Whanganui East offer 20 Hours ECE?

0 of 5 centres (0%) in Whanganui 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 Whanganui East?

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

Is there a kōhanga reo in Whanganui East?

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

Which operator chains have centres in Whanganui East?

3 operator chains with centres in Whanganui East: Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust (1), Playcentre Aotearoa (1), Whānau Manaaki Kindergartens (1). Plus 2 independent centres.

How much does daycare cost in Whanganui East?

Costs in Whanganui 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/whanganui-east/ page for the per-age × per-type breakdown.

What government support is available for childcare in Whanganui East?

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