While we are a small community, we have a number of options for schooling and childcare.

Let’s Grow

Let’s Grow Early Learning Centre is set amidst the natural beauty and majestic backdrop of rolling hills and trees located on the Whaingaroa coastline. The purpose built, architecturally designed childcare centre situated on a large section is conveniently located close to the Raglan township. Let’s Grow welcomes babies into the Tiaki (babies) room, who progress to the Tangaroa (toddlers) room until they are ready to move into the Karioi (preschool) room, catering for children up to six years of age.
248 Wainui Rd, Raglan
p: 07 8257367
e: info@letsgrow.net.nz
Let’s Grow website link

Whaingaroa Childcentre

Formerly Raglan Childcare, then Magnolia, we provide childcare and education for children aged three months to school age, right in the heart of Raglan Township.
Open from 7.30am to 5.30pm, we have two learning rooms, Iti Kahurangi, where children learn and explore until 2 to 2.5 years of age, and Maunga Teitei, where they blossom and grow until they leave for school. We believe that children are unique individuals, therefore our environment, daily programme, and curriculum have been designed to allow children to explore, discover, create and learn at their own pace.
e: info@whaingaroachildcare.co.nz
Whaingaroa Childcare website link

Raglan Kindergarten

Enrol from birth. 20 FREE Hours from 2 years of age.
Raglan Kindergartens Waikato is situated in Whaingaroa, Raglan. Our children come from a diverse range of backgrounds, cultures and ethnicities. Whaingaroa, is known for its artistic community, its connection with Tangaroa and with Papatuanuku.
p: 07 825 8674
e: raglan@kindergarten.org.nz
Raglan Kindergarten website link

Matapihi Kindergarten

Caters for 2 to 6 year olds, 8am to 4pm
Matapihi is set on 8 acres, containing fruit trees, bush, lawn, paddocks, a stream and a small lake. (Inside the fences our outdoor play area has a variety of areas and activities,  a whare and a cottage, a mud pit and mud kitchen, a river bed, a fairy garden, a swing frame, sand pit, vegetable and flower beds, a sports area and chickens and guinea pigs. A major feature of Matapihi is our Uru Taiao programme which sees children and kaiako spending the day in our kahikatea forest , connecting with the natural world, feeding eels, cooking on a camp fire and exploring.
390 Te Mata Rd, RD1, Raglan 3295.
p: 07 8257875
e: info@matapihikindergarten.co.nz
Matapihi Kindergarten website link

Raglan Playcentre

Raglan Playcentre playgroup runs every Wednesday morning from 9 till 12am. If you have a little baby or an active preschooler, swing by and enjoy the morning with other parents and children. We have a lovely outdoor space and on rainy days we gather inside with lots of fun toys. We’re in the Scout’s hall on Cliff Street. For more information or questions have a look on our Raglan Playcentre facebook page or email us.
e: raglan@playcentre.org

Whaingaroa Kohunga Reo

Te Kōhanga Reo is a Māori development initiative, aimed at maintaining and strengthening Māori language and philosophies within a cultural framework inspired by Māori elders in 1982.
Riria Kereopa Memorial Drive, Raglan
p: 07 825 8365
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While we are a small community, we have a number of options for schooling and childcare.

Raglan Area School

Raglan Area School is a small yet ‘big hearted’ rural school that ‘celebrates education in a bicultural environment’. Catering from new entrants right through to Year 13 students, the school has one of the best views in town overlooking the Raglan Harbour.
42 Norrie Ave, Raglan
p: 07 825 8140
e: office@raglanarea.school.nz
Raglan Area School website link

Te Mata School

Situated in Te Mata in the wider Raglan district, Te Mata School i s a small school with a big heart. Caters for students years 1-8.
778 Te Mata Rd, Te Mata
p: 07 825 6870
e: admin@temataraglan.school.nz.
Te Mata School website link

Te Uku School

A rural school of around 160 Year 1 to 8 students, located 10 mins out of Raglan township on State Highway 23 in the mighty Waikato. Their vision is to “Expand the Hearts and Minds” of our students to become confident, connected, actively involved, life-long learners.
State Highway 23 Te Uku
p: 07 825 5815
e: office@teuku.school.nz
Te Uku School website link

Waitetuna School

Another rurally situated school, Waitetuna School has a high adult to student ratio, diverse learning experiences, team teaching, reciprocal learning and a comprehensive blended e-learning programme our school is well equipped to incorporate and develop the 21 Century learner.
129 Waitetuna Valley Rd, Waitetuna
p: 07 825 5827
e: principal@waitetuna.school.nz
Waitetuna School website link