Daycare & ECE in Whitianga South

Services in Whitianga South, by type

Playcentre — 1

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Whitianga Playcentre

Playcentre · Whitianga South

Playcentre Aotearoa

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Kindergarten — 1

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Central Kids Kindergartens - Mercury Bay

Kindergarten · Whitianga South

Central Kids Kindergartens

ERO assessed this kindergarten as Not well placed in their 2016 review. Our analysis of the ERO report found strong performance in curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, and whānau partnership (all grade A), with bicultural practice at grade B. Leadership and governance also rated grade A, indicating effective systems despite the overall placement outcome.

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Frequently asked

How many daycare and ECE centres are in Whitianga South?

There are 4 licensed early childhood services in Whitianga South, Waikato: 2 education & care, 1 playcentre, 1 kindergarten. Combined enrolment 165 children.

Is there childcare near me in Whitianga South?

Yes — Whitianga South 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 Whitianga South?

Kauri Learners, Early Education, Whitianga is the largest licensed centre in Whitianga South with 59 children enrolled (education & care). See the per-centre listing below for size details on every centre.

Which centres in Whitianga South offer 20 Hours ECE?

0 of 4 centres (0%) in Whitianga South 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 Whitianga South?

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

Which operator chains have centres in Whitianga South?

2 operator chains with centres in Whitianga South: Central Kids Kindergartens (1), Playcentre Aotearoa (1). Plus 2 independent centres.

How much does daycare cost in Whitianga South?

Costs in Whitianga South 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/whitianga-south/ page for the per-age × per-type breakdown.

What government support is available for childcare in Whitianga South?

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