Whaihanga Early Learning Centre
E whakahonore ana ki te Kingi o te Motu, Te Arikinui, Tuheitia e noho ana i runga i te ahurewa tapu o ona matua tipuna, me te kahui Ariki nui tonu. Ma Ihoa o nga mano ratou me tatou katoa hoki e tiaki, e manaaki, i nga wa katoa. Paimarie.
Whaihanga Early Learning Centre is one of 8 childcare centres operated by The CNI Early Education Services Trust.
This centre provides quality childcare and education for babies, toddlers and young children.
Management and Professional Services are supported by the CNI Kindergarten Association that
operates 49 kindergartens in the central North Island region.
We employ trained, registered teachers (ECE) to ensure a quality educational programme for children plus
full-time and part-time teacher aides in order to meet/exceed the regulation staff:child ratios.
We welcome parent enquiries so please call in or phone to make an appointment. We will be delighted to
show you around, discuss the needs of your child, and assist you in the enrolment process.
Opening Hours:- from 7.30 am to 5.30 pm Monday to Friday.
The Programme
We aim to provide a bilingual service so that your child will have an early opportunity to experience
both te reo Maori and English
He pai me ako nga tamariki
i nga reo o tauiwi
It is good for children to learn
the language of others.
We plan our quality education programme using Te Whariki, the national early childhood curriculum.
Each child has their own individual learning programme
We also plan for the for the group in response to group/staff/community interests.
Our staff wish to work in partnership with you to enhance your child’s early learning years.
Our groups are mixed ages as we believe in the concept of family/whanau grouping and we provide
areas where small groups of children can work and play in a safe learning environment.
We respect and value individual differences, celebrate cultural diversity and reflect the dual heritage
of Aotearoa (NZ)
Fees Structure
Booked Hours - hourly rate
41 - 50 $3.31
31– 40 $4.14
21 - 30 $5.00
0 - 20 $5.35
Absences will be charged at the full rate. Fees are GST Inclusive. Receipts will be issued on request.
Discounts Available
There is a family discount available to parents/caregivers/guardians who have two or more children attending over the same week. Please ask for further information.
WINZ Subsidies
This centre is registered with WINZ so that eligible families may receive a childcare subsidy to assist in the payment of fees.
Enrolments are now being taken so please phone:
Centre Manager
Carla McAuley-07 856 9426