How many daycare and ECE centres are in Rotorua?

88 licensed early childhood education services across 34 suburbs in Rotorua, Bay of Plenty. 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.

What types of daycare are available in Rotorua?

53 education & care, 19 te kōhanga reo, 8 kindergarten, 7 playcentre, 1 hospital-based.

Which suburbs in Rotorua have the most daycare options?

Rotorua Central (16), Owhata (9), Western Heights (7), Ngongotaha (6), Rotorua (5). See the full suburb list below for all 34 suburbs.

How much does daycare cost in Rotorua?

National medians for Rotorua: 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 Rotorua accept the Childcare Subsidy and FamilyBoost?

All 88 licensed centres in Rotorua 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 Rotorua

88 licensed early childhood centres across 34 suburbs in Rotorua, Bay of Plenty. 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.

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Daycare by suburb in Rotorua

Top 24 of 34 suburbs by centre count. Click any suburb for the full listing + cost guide + safety/demographics.

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Service types in Rotorua

Education & Care

licensed centres

Te Kōhanga Reo

licensed centres

Kindergarten

licensed centres

Playcentre

licensed centres

Hospital-based

licensed centres

Operators in Rotorua

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

Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust

19 centres in Rotorua

BestStart Educare

8 centres in Rotorua

Central Kids Kindergartens

Top-10 centres in Rotorua

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

Government support — all 88 Rotorua centres are eligible

20 Hours ECE

For 3-5 year olds. 0 of 88 (0%) Rotorua 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 Rotorua

How many daycare and ECE centres are in Rotorua?: 88 licensed early childhood education services across 34 suburbs in Rotorua, Bay of Plenty. 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.
What types of daycare are available in Rotorua?: 53 education & care, 19 te kōhanga reo, 8 kindergarten, 7 playcentre, 1 hospital-based.
Which suburbs in Rotorua have the most daycare options?: Rotorua Central (16), Owhata (9), Western Heights (7), Ngongotaha (6), Rotorua (5). See the full suburb list below for all 34 suburbs.
How much does daycare cost in Rotorua?: National medians for Rotorua: 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 Rotorua accept the Childcare Subsidy and FamilyBoost?: All 88 licensed centres in Rotorua 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).