How many daycare and ECE centres are in Tauranga?

194 licensed early childhood education services across 44 suburbs in Tauranga, Bay of Plenty. 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.

What types of daycare are available in Tauranga?

119 education & care, 23 kindergarten, 21 te kōhanga reo, 17 home-based, 13 playcentre.

Which suburbs in Tauranga have the most daycare options?

Papamoa (27), Tauranga Central (12), Bethlehem (11), Welcome Bay (11), Tauranga South (11). See the full suburb list below for all 44 suburbs.

How much does daycare cost in Tauranga?

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

All 194 licensed centres in Tauranga 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 Tauranga

194 licensed early childhood centres across 44 suburbs in Tauranga, Bay of Plenty. 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.

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Licensed centres

194

Suburbs

20 Hours ECE

Operators

Daycare by suburb in Tauranga

Top 24 of 44 suburbs by centre count. Click any suburb for the full listing + cost guide + safety/demographics.

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Service types in Tauranga

Education & Care

119

licensed centres

Kindergarten

licensed centres

Te Kōhanga Reo

licensed centres

Home-based

licensed centres

Playcentre

licensed centres

Hospital-based

licensed centres

Operators in Tauranga

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

Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust

21 centres in Tauranga

BestStart Educare

20 centres in Tauranga

Playcentre Aotearoa

12 centres in Tauranga

New Shoots Children's Centres

6 centres in Tauranga

Kids at Home

6 centres in Tauranga

Home Grown Kids

4 centres in Tauranga

Busy Bees

3 centres in Tauranga

Nurtured at Home

2 centres in Tauranga

Learning Adventures

2 centres in Tauranga

Central Kids Kindergartens

Top-10 centres in Tauranga

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

Government support — all 194 Tauranga centres are eligible

20 Hours ECE

For 3-5 year olds. 0 of 194 (0%) Tauranga 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 Tauranga

How many daycare and ECE centres are in Tauranga?: 194 licensed early childhood education services across 44 suburbs in Tauranga, Bay of Plenty. 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.
What types of daycare are available in Tauranga?: 119 education & care, 23 kindergarten, 21 te kōhanga reo, 17 home-based, 13 playcentre.
Which suburbs in Tauranga have the most daycare options?: Papamoa (27), Tauranga Central (12), Bethlehem (11), Welcome Bay (11), Tauranga South (11). See the full suburb list below for all 44 suburbs.
How much does daycare cost in Tauranga?: National medians for Tauranga: 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 Tauranga accept the Childcare Subsidy and FamilyBoost?: All 194 licensed centres in Tauranga 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).