Manawatū-Whanganui

Childcare in Manawatū-Whanganui

Compare all 233 licensed early-childhood services across 57 suburbs in Manawatū-Whanganui— education & care, kindergartens, Te Kōhanga Reo, Playcentres and home-based care. Choose a suburb to see centres near you.

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About childcare in Manawatū-Whanganui

Manawatū-Whanganui has 233 licensed early-childhood services across 57 suburbs, from full-day education & care centres and sessional kindergartens to Te Kōhanga Reo, Playcentres and home-based educators. 233 offer 20 Hours ECE for eligible tamariki.

Every listing is drawn from the Ministry of Education ECE Directory and refreshed nightly. Use Smart Match to send one enquiry to the best-fit centres near you.

Frequently asked questions

How many childcare centres are there in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Manawatū-Whanganui has 233 licensed early-childhood services across 57 suburbs — education & care centres, kindergartens, Te Kōhanga Reo, Playcentres and home-based educators — all listed on Parent.nz and refreshed nightly from the Ministry of Education ECE Directory.
Which childcare in Manawatū-Whanganui offers 20 Hours ECE?
233 of the 233 licensed services in Manawatū-Whanganui offer 20 Hours ECE funding for eligible children aged 3–5. You can filter by 20 Hours ECE, age and availability on any suburb page.
How do I find a childcare centre with spaces near me in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Pick your suburb from the list above to compare centres side by side, filter by availability, then send a single enquiry — or use Smart Match to have Parent.nz shortlist the best-fit centres and enquire on your behalf.
What types of childcare are available in Manawatū-Whanganui?
You'll find full-day education & care centres, sessional kindergartens, Te Kōhanga Reo (te reo Māori immersion), Playcentres (parent-led) and home-based educators across Manawatū-Whanganui. Browse by type above to see every option.