Waka Huia Childcare

Education & Care4.4 (16)Updated 12 days ago
Open today · 7:45am4:45pm · Somerfield, Canterbury

About this centre

Waka Huia Childcare is a licensed education & care centre in Somerfield, Canterbury.

20 Hours ECE is available for eligible tamariki.

Compiled from the Ministry of Education ECE Directory.

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Key facts

HoursMon–Fri, 7:45am – 4:45pm
20 Hours ECEAvailable for eligible tamariki

Licence & ERO

Service type
Education & Care
MOE number
70423
Sourced from the Ministry of Education ECE Directory, last synced 17 Jul 2026. See the official record on Education Counts.

Reviews & ratings

4.416 Google reviews

Overall rating aggregated from Google. Verified Parent.nz reviews from families who enquired appear below.

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Stella Haldane
★★★★★via Google ↗February 2026

Immaculate vibes, masterfully curated. With the warmth of home, this childcare option offers our family peace of mind, knowing our daughter is in great hands. Waka huia offers hands on experiences beyond my means. From chickens, to real life firetrucks this preschool goes above and beyond to offer my daughter enriching childhood memories. Great job Waka huia!!!

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Sonia Sobiesiak
★★★★★via Google ↗January 2026

One year ago, our two-year-old started at Waka Huia. We were so impressed with the high level of communication prior to starting at the centre as well as the transition process which made us feel so welcome. The staff’s incredible expertise and collaborative approach was soon evident. Each day we were greeted warmly and amazed by the engaging learning activities. Through all our interactions, including every drop off and pick up at Waka Huia, the warmth and kindness of the staff has shone through. Our son is really proud to be part of the Waka Huia community and loves talking at the dinner table about playing on the monkey bars, looking after the worms and feeding the chickens. Waka Huia is a place where children’s ideas and perspectives are valued, and care for one another and the environment is nurtured. It is the most wonderful childcare centre!

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Melanie Swan-Taroa
★★★★★via Google ↗July 2025

After visiting several preschools, we immediately knew Waka Huia Childcare was the right fit for our daughter. The environment is warm and welcoming, and the teachers are truly caring, taking time to connect with our family and culture. There’s a strong sense of community, and each day brings thoughtfully set-up play experiences. Our daughter loves going to ‘Kura’ and always looks forward to it! I highly recommend Waka Huia Childcare!