Cost of daycare in Bell Block
7 licensed centres in Bell Block, Taranaki — modelled weekly fees by age band, with 20 Hours ECE (0% of centres participate) and FamilyBoost net pricing.
Modelled weekly cost in Bell Block, by service type + age band
Per the OECE 2026 NZ funding rates. Net column shows out-of-pocket after FamilyBoost rebate (25% capped at $75/week).
| Service type | Under 2 | 2-3 yrs | 3-5 yrs (w/ 20 Hrs) | 3-5 yrs (net w/ FB) | In Bell Block |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education & Care | $360 | $280 | $65 | $48.75 | 5 |
| Kindergarten | — | $180 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
Modelled weekly cost assumes 25 hours/week of care. Real fees vary by centre, family circumstance, and term — confirm with each centre directly. Per-centre fee scraping is a Phase B item; this page shows national medians until live per-centre fees are ingested.
How to reduce your weekly cost in Bell Block
NZ families can stack three forms of government support — all available at every centre in Bell Block.
For 3-5 year olds at participating centres. Up to 20 hours/week funded directly to the centre. 0 of 7 centres in Bell Block participate.
Means-tested. From MSD. Hourly subsidy based on household income, hours of work or study, and number of children. Apply via Work and Income.
25% rebate on weekly fees, capped at $75/week per family. From IRD. Phases out from household income $140k to $180k. Claim quarterly via myIR.
All 7 centres in Bell Block
Listed by service type. 20-Hrs pill indicates participation in 20 Hours ECE.
Education & Care (5)
Te Kōpae Piripono
Te Kōpae Piripono is an education and care centre in Bell Block, New Plymouth District. Our analysis of the ERO report awarded A grades across all dimensions: curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, bicultural practice, health and safety, and leadership and governance.
Lollipops Bell Block
ERO assessed the service as Not well placed in their 2018 review. Our analysis of the ERO report identified emerging curriculum and assessment practice, with intentional teaching developing but inconsistently implemented. Whānau partnership links to home were emerging and required more systematic family engagement. Health and safety systems were largely compliant, while leadership and governance showed strategic planning but needed stronger internal evaluation and consistency monitoring.
KidsZone Preschool (2013) Ltd
KidsZone Preschool (2013) Ltd is an education and care service in Bell Block with a current roll of 105 children. Our analysis of the July 2024 ERO report identifies strengths in children's wellbeing, with positive relationships and inclusive environments, but indicates that curriculum and learning assessment and planning need strengthening and Te Whāriki outcomes are not sufficiently visible. Leadership and governance also require development, particularly in internal evaluation and improvement culture.
Future Kids Preschool New Plymouth
Future Kids Preschool New Plymouth is an education and care service in Bell Block. Our analysis of the ERO report found sound health and safety policies and procedures, though bicultural practice was identified as an area for development, with te reo and tikanga present but lacking depth or strategic approach.
Bell Block Childcare
Bell Block Childcare is an education and care service in Bell Block with a current roll of 40 children. Our analysis of the ERO report identifies developing assessment and intentional teaching practices in curriculum and learning, with gaps for younger children (grade C), while health and safety systems are in place following the addressing of prior non-compliance (grade B).
Kindergarten (2)
Bell Block Pohutakawa Kindergarten
ERO assessed the service as Not well placed in its 2019 review. Our analysis of the ERO report found exemplary bicultural practice (Grade A), with strong te reo Māori and tikanga implementation. Curriculum and learning, and children's wellbeing both received Grade B, with solid Te Whāriki implementation and strong relationships, though assessment practices were identified as an area for development.
Puketapu Kindergarten
ERO assessed Puketapu Kindergarten as Not well placed in 2017. The service demonstrated warm, responsive teaching and strong whānau partnerships, with good bicultural practice. However, our analysis of the ERO report identified concerns in curriculum and learning (assessment, planning and evaluation cycle inadequate) and leadership and governance (self-review framework requires strengthening).
Frequently asked about daycare costs in Bell Block
- How much does daycare cost in Bell Block?
- Daycare costs in Bell Block vary by service type and the age of your child. Modelled national medians: education & care centres charge around $320-$360/week for under-2s and $0-$65/week for 2-5 year olds depending on 20 Hours ECE participation. Free Kindergartens charge little or nothing for 3-5 year olds due to 20 Hours funding. Of 7 centres in Bell Block, 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.
- Which centres in Bell Block offer 20 Hours ECE?
- 0 of 7 centres in Bell Block participate in 20 Hours ECE, which subsidises up to 20 hours/week for 3-5 year olds. See the per-centre listing below for participation status.
- Can I get FamilyBoost for daycare in Bell Block?
- Yes. FamilyBoost is a 25% IRD rebate on weekly fees, capped at $75/week per family. Available at every licensed ECE service in NZ (including all 7 centres in Bell Block). Phases out from household income $140k to $180k. Claim quarterly via IRD myIR.
- What's the cheapest daycare option in Bell Block?
- In NZ, the lowest-cost ECE options are typically Free Kindergartens (3-5 year olds, ~$0/week with 20 Hours ECE) and Playcentres (parent-led, ~$20/week). For under-2s, all centre-based options charge fees — Childcare Subsidy from MSD plus FamilyBoost from IRD can substantially reduce out-of-pocket cost depending on household income.
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Service type, address, roll, ethnicity, Equity Index, 20 Hours, Takiwā, lat/lng
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Per-centre review reports + 6-dimension letter grades (curriculum / wellbeing / whānau / bicultural / health & safety / leadership)
Safety score, crime/1k, 2023 Census demographics
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