Whānau Manaaki Advocates for Tamariki and Whānau
Whānau Manaaki has made submissions on two government bills that are currently before select committees at parliament.
Whānau Manaaki Kindergartens
Working for whānau, not for profit.
Whakakitenga | Our Vision: to be a respected leader in early childhood education and a strong advocate for tamariki and whānau
Whānau Manaaki kindergartens bring learning, connection and fun to whānau across Aotearoa.
Whānau Manaaki is a non-profit association providing free early childhood education and community services for whānau across Aotearoa. We offer high-quality teaching and learning with our 100% qualified and registered kindergarten teachers and our skilled and trained educators.
Whānau Manaaki provides administrative, management and property management support to over 100 kindergartens across Aotearoa, supporting educational leadership and professional development to over 800 teaching staff and educators.
A focus on innovation and excellence supports our teachers and educators to provide for the needs of children and their families.
Around 5000 tamariki are enrolled in our kindergartens, and over 80 children are enrolled with our Pasifika-focused Etu Ao home-based services.
Whānau Manaaki children get a great start to their formal education in a caring community environment. Each kindergarten offers its own individual programme, created around community interests along with Te Whāriki - New Zealand's early childhood curriculum.
Whānau Manaaki provides administrative, management and property management support to over 100 kindergartens across Aotearoa, supporting educational leadership and professional development to over 800 teaching staff and educators.
A focus on innovation and excellence supports our teachers and educators to provide for the needs of children and their families.
Around 5000 tamariki are enrolled in our kindergartens, and over 80 children are enrolled with our Pasifika-focused Etu Ao home-based services.
Whānau Manaaki children get a great start to their formal education in a caring community environment. Each kindergarten offers its own individual programme, created around community interests along with Te Whāriki - New Zealand's early childhood curriculum.
SPACES AVAILABLE
Enrolments Are Now Open!
Spaces are available at Whānau Manaaki kindergartens across the motu! Our local kindergartens provide 20 hours free for all children from 2-5 years old, low fees after 20 hours, and 100% qualified teachers. Looking for childcare that guarantees learning, friendship, and fun? Find a kindergarten near you and begin the enrolment process today.
Spaces Available at Ascot Park Kindergarten
At Ascot Park we are big on family! We encourage whānau to be part of our programme. We welcome children with special learning needs and their whānau, and work with other agencies to foster full participation.
Pop into 175 Conclusion Street, Porirua to visit the kindergarten team or contact them on 04 235 7146 or email: ascotpark@wmkindergartens.org.nz
Pop into 175 Conclusion Street, Porirua to visit the kindergarten team or contact them on 04 235 7146 or email: ascotpark@wmkindergartens.org.nz
20 Hours FREE for all tamariki aged 2-5 years old and 100% qualified ECE teachers
Whānau Manaaki News
Kindergartens Aotearoa Budget Press Release
Although kindergartens welcome any increase to funding, the latest Government budget has increased the funding to early childhood services by only half the rate of inflation, meaning an effective funding cut to services.
Funding for Lunches in Early Childhood Education Welcomed
Whānau Manaaki Kindergartens welcomes the government decision to fund morning tea and lunch for up to 10,000 children in equity-funded not-for-profit early childhood services.