Cost of daycare in Tauranga South
11 licensed centres in Tauranga South, 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 Tauranga South, 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 Tauranga South |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education & Care | $360 | $280 | $65 | $48.75 | 8 |
| Home-based | $320 | $260 | $80 | $60 | 2 |
| Kindergarten | — | $180 | $0 | $0 | 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 Tauranga South
NZ families can stack three forms of government support — all available at every centre in Tauranga South.
For 3-5 year olds at participating centres. Up to 20 hours/week funded directly to the centre. 0 of 11 centres in Tauranga South 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 11 centres in Tauranga South
Listed by service type. 20-Hrs pill indicates participation in 20 Hours ECE.
Education & Care (8)
Nature's Cove
Little Learners on Nineteenth
Little Learners on Nineteenth is an education and care centre in Tauranga South with a current roll of 42 children. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, health and safety, and leadership and governance (all grade B). Bicultural practice was assessed as grade C, with identified opportunities to expand cultural exploration.
Lilliput Preschool
BestStart Tauranga Central
ERO assessed BestStart Tauranga Central as Not well placed in their 2019 review. Our analysis of the ERO report found the service received a grade C for bicultural practice, with emerging iwi partnerships and inconsistent te reo Māori implementation identified as needing strengthening.
New Shoots Children's Centre - Tauranga
New Shoots Children's Centre – Tauranga is an education and care service for 124 children in Tauranga South. Our analysis of the ERO report indicates variable bicultural practice with inconsistent te reo Māori and tikanga inclusion and minimal Pacific language representation, while leadership and governance are stronger, with effective evaluation systems and strategic improvement planning in place.
Scuola Montessori (15th Avenue)
Kaleidoscope Childcare Centre
Serenity Montessori Ltd
Home-based (2)
Nurtured at Home (Bay) 1
ERO assessed this home-based service as Not well placed in its 2018 review. Our analysis of the ERO report identified areas for development across curriculum and learning, whānau partnership, and bicultural practice, with each dimension graded C.
Nurtured at Home Bay (2)
ERO assessed this home-based service as Not well placed in April 2018. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in children's wellbeing and leadership, with B grades in both areas. However, curriculum and learning, whānau partnership, and bicultural practice all received C grades, indicating areas requiring development.
Frequently asked about daycare costs in Tauranga South
- How much does daycare cost in Tauranga South?
- Daycare costs in Tauranga South 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 11 centres in Tauranga South, 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.
- Which centres in Tauranga South offer 20 Hours ECE?
- 0 of 11 centres in Tauranga South 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 Tauranga South?
- 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 11 centres in Tauranga South). Phases out from household income $140k to $180k. Claim quarterly via IRD myIR.
- What's the cheapest daycare option in Tauranga South?
- 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)
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