How many daycare and ECE centres are in Gisborne?

66 licensed early childhood education services across 19 suburbs in Gisborne, Gisborne. 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.

What types of daycare are available in Gisborne?

28 education & care, 23 te kōhanga reo, 9 kindergarten, 4 playcentre, 1 home-based.

Which suburbs in Gisborne have the most daycare options?

Kaiti (9), Te Hapara (9), Mangapapa (8), Te Arai (4), Whataupoko (3). See the full suburb list below for all 19 suburbs.

How much does daycare cost in Gisborne?

National medians for Gisborne: education & care $280-$360/week for under-2s, $0-$280/week for 2-5 year olds depending on 20 Hours ECE. Free Kindergartens are typically $0/week for 3-5 year olds. Use the FamilyBoost calculator for your specific net weekly cost.

Do daycares in Gisborne accept the Childcare Subsidy and FamilyBoost?

All 66 licensed centres in Gisborne are eligible for the means-tested Childcare Subsidy (MSD) and the FamilyBoost rebate (IRD, 25% of weekly fees capped at $75/week, phased out from $140k-$180k household income).

Daycare & childcare in Gisborne

66 licensed early childhood centres across 19 suburbs in Gisborne, Gisborne. 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.

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20 Hours ECE

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Daycare by suburb in Gisborne

Top 19 of 19 suburbs by centre count. Click any suburb for the full listing + cost guide + safety/demographics.

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Service types in Gisborne

Education & Care

licensed centres

Te Kōhanga Reo

licensed centres

Kindergarten

licensed centres

Playcentre

licensed centres

Home-based

licensed centres

Hospital-based

licensed centres

Operators in Gisborne

Multi-centre chains and kindergarten associations with centres in Gisborne.

Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust

23 centres in Gisborne

Playcentre Aotearoa

4 centres in Gisborne

Busy Bees

3 centres in Gisborne

Te Puna Reo

2 centres in Gisborne

Barnardos New Zealand

1 centre in Gisborne

Top-10 centres in Gisborne

Ranked: 20 Hours ECE participation (+1000), current roll, chain membership (+200). Transparent + mechanical — see methodology.

Government support — all 66 Gisborne centres are eligible

20 Hours ECE

For 3-5 year olds. 0 of 66 (0%) Gisborne centres participate.

Childcare Subsidy

Means-tested hourly subsidy from MSD. All licensed centres eligible.

FamilyBoost

25% IRD rebate, $75/wk cap, phases out $140k-$180k.

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Frequently asked about daycare in Gisborne

How many daycare and ECE centres are in Gisborne?: 66 licensed early childhood education services across 19 suburbs in Gisborne, Gisborne. 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.
What types of daycare are available in Gisborne?: 28 education & care, 23 te kōhanga reo, 9 kindergarten, 4 playcentre, 1 home-based.
Which suburbs in Gisborne have the most daycare options?: Kaiti (9), Te Hapara (9), Mangapapa (8), Te Arai (4), Whataupoko (3). See the full suburb list below for all 19 suburbs.
How much does daycare cost in Gisborne?: National medians for Gisborne: education & care $280-$360/week for under-2s, $0-$280/week for 2-5 year olds depending on 20 Hours ECE. Free Kindergartens are typically $0/week for 3-5 year olds. Use the FamilyBoost calculator for your specific net weekly cost.
Do daycares in Gisborne accept the Childcare Subsidy and FamilyBoost?: All 66 licensed centres in Gisborne are eligible for the means-tested Childcare Subsidy (MSD) and the FamilyBoost rebate (IRD, 25% of weekly fees capped at $75/week, phased out from $140k-$180k household income).