How much does daycare cost in Mt Maunganui?

Daycare costs in Mt Maunganui 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 9 centres in Mt Maunganui, 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.

Which centres in Mt Maunganui offer 20 Hours ECE?

0 of 9 centres in Mt Maunganui 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 Mt Maunganui?

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 9 centres in Mt Maunganui). Phases out from household income $140k to $180k. Claim quarterly via IRD myIR.

What's the cheapest daycare option in Mt Maunganui?

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.

Cost of daycare in Mt Maunganui

9 licensed centres in Mt Maunganui, Bay of Plenty — modelled weekly fees by age band, with 20 Hours ECE (0% of centres participate) and FamilyBoost net pricing.

Modelled weekly cost in Mt Maunganui, 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 Mt Maunganui
Education & Care	$360	$280	$65	$48.75	8
Te Kōhanga Reo	$200	$150	$30	$22.5	1

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 Mt Maunganui

NZ families can stack three forms of government support — all available at every centre in Mt Maunganui.

20 Hours ECE

For 3-5 year olds at participating centres. Up to 20 hours/week funded directly to the centre. 0 of 9 centres in Mt Maunganui 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.

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All 9 centres in Mt Maunganui

Listed by service type. 20-Hrs pill indicates participation in 20 Hours ECE.

Education & Care (8)

BestStart MacDonald Street

Education & Care · Mt Maunganui

BestStart Educare

ERO assessed this 52-child service as Not well placed in their 2018 review. Our analysis of the ERO report found strengths in children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, and leadership, but identified bicultural practice as requiring continued development.

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Waiapu Kids St Mary's Family Centre

Education & Care · Mt Maunganui

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Daisy Cottage Montessori

Education & Care · Mt Maunganui

Daisy Cottage Montessori is an education and care service in Mt Maunganui with a current roll of 33 children. Our analysis of the ERO report (July 2024) shows the service received a B grade for whānau partnership, with developing partnerships and parent involvement. Bicultural practice received a C grade, with te reo and tikanga integration emerging and improvement actions identified.

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An ERO review in June 2024 did not assign an overall placement. Our analysis of the ERO report identified B grades across whānau partnership, bicultural practice, and leadership and governance, with active parent engagement and intentional Te ao Māori integration noted.

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BestStart Bayfair

Education & Care · Mt Maunganui

BestStart Educare

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Te Kōhanga Reo (1)

Te Kōhanga Reo o Whareroa

Te Kōhanga Reo · Mt Maunganui

Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust

Te Kōhanga Reo o Whareroa had an Education Review on 17 January 2025. Our analysis of the ERO report found effective te reo Māori pedagogy in curriculum and learning, but identified areas for development in health and safety procedures and leadership governance frameworks.

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Frequently asked about daycare costs in Mt Maunganui

How much does daycare cost in Mt Maunganui?: Daycare costs in Mt Maunganui 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 9 centres in Mt Maunganui, 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.
Which centres in Mt Maunganui offer 20 Hours ECE?: 0 of 9 centres in Mt Maunganui 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 Mt Maunganui?: 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 9 centres in Mt Maunganui). Phases out from household income $140k to $180k. Claim quarterly via IRD myIR.
What's the cheapest daycare option in Mt Maunganui?: 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.