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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.

20 Hours ECE

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.

Childcare Subsidy

Means-tested. From MSD. Hourly subsidy based on household income, hours of work or study, and number of children. Apply via Work and Income.

FamilyBoost

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

Education & Care · Bell Block

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.

Roll 55
Lollipops Educare logo

Lollipops Bell Block

Education & Care · Bell Block
Lollipops Educare

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.

Roll 120

KidsZone Preschool (2013) Ltd

Education & Care · Bell Block

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.

Roll 105

Future Kids Preschool New Plymouth

Education & Care · Bell Block

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.

Roll 120

Bell Block Childcare

Education & Care · Bell Block

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).

Roll 40

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.
All centres in Bell Block

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Data sources & freshness (4 sources · last refresh 12 July 2026)

Service type, address, roll, ethnicity, Equity Index, 20 Hours, Takiwā, lat/lng

· Refresh: Nightly source · re-pulled on every deploy

Annual financial returns (community-based + umbrella orgs)

As of: 545 centres covered· Refresh: Annual filings · re-ingested with each refresh

Per-centre review reports + 6-dimension letter grades (curriculum / wellbeing / whānau / bicultural / health & safety / leadership)

As of: 10,663 reports / 4,194 centres · latest review 2026-05-18· Refresh: On review publication · CC-BY 4.0 attribution

Safety score, crime/1k, 2023 Census demographics

As of: 2023 Census· Refresh: Quarterly police data · 5-yearly census

Last build refresh: . See full methodology + data sources pages for licences, refresh cadences, and known gaps.