Daycare & ECE in Whataupoko

Services in Whataupoko, by type

Education & Care — 1

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Barnardos Early Learning Awhi Tairāwhiti

Education & Care · Whataupoko

Barnardos New Zealand

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Playcentre — 1

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Whataupoko Playcentre

Playcentre · Whataupoko

Playcentre Aotearoa

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Frequently asked

How many daycare and ECE centres are in Whataupoko?

There are 3 licensed early childhood services in Whataupoko, Gisborne: 1 home-based, 1 education & care, 1 playcentre. Combined enrolment 125 children.

Is there childcare near me in Whataupoko?

Yes — Whataupoko has 3 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 Whataupoko?

Pohutukawa 1 - Quality is the largest licensed centre in Whataupoko with 80 children enrolled (home-based). See the per-centre listing below for size details on every centre.

Which centres in Whataupoko offer 20 Hours ECE?

0 of 3 centres (0%) in Whataupoko 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 Whataupoko?

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

Is home-based childcare available in Whataupoko?

1 licensed home-based ECE service operates in Whataupoko. Home-based care typically suits families wanting small mixed-age groups in a domestic setting. Networks include PORSE, Nurtured at Home, and others — see the listing below.

Which operator chains have centres in Whataupoko?

2 operator chains with centres in Whataupoko: Barnardos New Zealand (1), Playcentre Aotearoa (1). Plus 1 independent centres.

How much does daycare cost in Whataupoko?

Costs in Whataupoko 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/whataupoko/ page for the per-age × per-type breakdown.

What government support is available for childcare in Whataupoko?

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