Service type
Maheno Kindergarten is a free kindergarten — historically session-based (shorter, set daily sessions rather than all-day care), run on a not-for-profit basis.
20 Hours ECE
Maheno Kindergarten participates in the 20 Hours ECE scheme, which funds up to 20 hours a week of early childhood education for children aged 3 to 5.
Authority
Maheno Kindergarten is community based — typically run by a trust, incorporated society, or other not-for-profit body, rather than operated for private profit.
Equity Index
Maheno Kindergarten does not currently have an Equity Index rating because it is a newly established service without enough enrolment history yet.
Location
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- AddressMaheno Kindergarten 13 Gifford Street, Maheno
- Phone03-0
- Emailgm@oamarukindergarten.co.nz
- ContactJulie Craig
Nearby ECE services
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Little Wonders Oamaru Education & Care Services · 14.1 km
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Lower Waitaki Playcentre Playcentre · 22.9 km
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John Street Kindergarten Kindergartens · 51.1 km
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Rural Scholars Early Learning Centre Education & Care Services · 51.4 km
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Waitaki Valley Preschool Education & Care Services · 55.5 km
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What comes next
Primary schools closest to Maheno Kindergarten — most children move into a primary school after early childhood education, though families are free to choose any school.
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Totara School 7.3 km
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Pembroke School (Oamaru) 15.4 km
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Ardgowan School 15.8 km
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Hampden School 17.5 km
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Papakaio School 22.9 km
Data source
- SourceNZ Early Childhood Services Directory — Ministry of Education / Education Counts
- Ministry data last checked6 September 2026