# Te Kōhanga Reo o Matai Whetu
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- Type: Te Kōhanga Reo
- Location: Thames, Waikato
- Address: Matai Whetu Marae Kopu Road
- Rating: 4.8 / 5 from 5 reviews
- 20 Hours ECE: Eligible
- Pricing: Available on request
- Availability: Open spots reported
## Overview
Te Kōhanga Reo o Matai Whetu is a te kōhanga reo located in Thames, Waikato. Community based governed. 20 Hours ECE eligible.
## Key facts
- Age range: 0-5 years
- Teacher ratio: 1:5
- Licensed capacity: 20 children
- Under 2s capacity: 2 children
- Ownership type: Community based
## Philosophy
Play-based learning with a focus on belonging, curiosity, and confidence.
## Reviews
### null review (5/5)

Brilliant cultural experience & very family friendly! Our event was a cousin's reunion. Wonderful to connect in a region that was special to our forebears.

### null review (5/5)

Just to advise all that Matai Whetu Marae is no at 9586 S H 26.
If visiting the Marae please drive around the round about towards Thames.Marae is 1st on the right.

### null review (5/5)

We went to the Marae to paint the base coat around January and February of 2022. People were talking pictures and saying "look what the Watene's did." Some of us fixed some graves out at the Urupa. Over a Marae is the best place to meet some of your family.