Te Kōhanga Reo 20 Hours ECE

Te Kōhanga Reo o Whakatū

Whakatu
5|
Ages
1–5 years
Roll Size
16 children
Subsidies
20 Hours
Rating
5/5

About Te Kōhanga Reo o Whakatū

Te Kōhanga Reo o Whakatū is a te kōhanga reo in Whakatu, with children currently enrolled aged 1–5 years. It’s well suited for families wanting total immersion in te reo Māori and kaupapa Māori, with strong community and whānau involvement. This centre offers 20 Hours ECE funding.

About Te Kōhanga Reo

Te Kōhanga Reo centres are Māori immersion environments committed to the revitalisation of te reo Māori, with learning led by whānau and grounded in kaupapa Māori. They cater to families who want their tamariki fully immersed in Māori language and cultural practices, fostering strong identity, confidence, and intergenerational language transmission.

What Is 20 Hours ECE funding?

20 Hours ECE is a government-funded initiative that helps reduce the cost of early childhood education for families with tamariki aged 3–5. Eligible children can receive up to 20 hours of funded care and education each week at participating services. Centres can set their own enrolment patterns and may ask for optional charges, but the funded hours themselves should be free of compulsory fees. If you are unsure how this works at Te Kōhanga Reo o Whakatū, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.

Community Profile

Roll & age distribution

Te Kōhanga Reo o Whakatū currently has a roll of 16 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 1–5 years age band.

Ethnicity profile

Māori tamariki make up the entire roll.

Roll and demographic figures are based on data supplied by the Ministry of Education and were last updated on 01/07/2024.

Parent Reviews

Google Verified
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Phenix Pomana
December 2020
PM
Phyllis Marie Wairama
April 2019

“Awesomeness”

R
Reflect
February 2019

“Loving and nurturing environment for children.”

LK
lizzy keenan
December 2018

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Contact Details

17 Essex Crescent, Whakatu

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