Daycare & ECE in Bellevue

Services in Bellevue, by type

Playcentre — 1

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Otumoetai Playcentre

Playcentre · Bellevue

Playcentre Aotearoa

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Education & Care — 1

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BestStart Montessori Otumoetai

Education & Care · Bellevue

BestStart Educare

ERO assessed this service as Not well placed in its 2020 review. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in curriculum and learning through its integrated Montessori and Te Whāriki approach, and generally positive whānau partnerships, though opportunities to increase participation were noted.

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Frequently asked

How many daycare and ECE centres are in Bellevue?

There are 2 licensed early childhood services in Bellevue, Bay of Plenty: 1 playcentre, 1 education & care. Combined enrolment 60 children.

Is there childcare near me in Bellevue?

Yes — Bellevue has 2 licensed early childhood services, every one of them listed below with its address, service type and 20 Hours ECE status. To rank them by walking or driving distance from your exact address, use our find-by-address radius search.

What's the largest daycare in Bellevue?

Otumoetai Playcentre is the largest licensed centre in Bellevue with 30 children enrolled (playcentre). See the per-centre listing below for size details on every centre.

Which centres in Bellevue offer 20 Hours ECE?

0 of 2 centres (0%) in Bellevue participate in 20 Hours ECE, which subsidises up to 20 hours/week of care for 3-5 year olds. The 20-Hrs pill on each centre card below shows participation.

Are there kindergartens in Bellevue?

No kindergartens listed in Bellevue specifically — try adjacent suburbs. Other licensed options below cover the same age groups.

Which operator chains have centres in Bellevue?

2 operator chains with centres in Bellevue: BestStart Educare (1), Playcentre Aotearoa (1). Plus 0 independent centres.

How much does daycare cost in Bellevue?

Costs in Bellevue follow the NZ national pattern: education & care centres typically $280-$360/week for under-2s, dropping to $0-$100/week for 3-5 year olds at 20-Hours-participating centres. Free Kindergartens charge little or nothing for 3-5 year olds. FamilyBoost (25% IRD rebate, $75/week cap) applies on top. See our /cost-of-daycare/bellevue/ page for the per-age × per-type breakdown.

What government support is available for childcare in Bellevue?

All 2 licensed centres in Bellevue are eligible for the three stackable supports: 20 Hours ECE (universal for 3-5yr olds at 0 participating Bellevue centres), the means-tested Childcare Subsidy from MSD, and FamilyBoost (25% rebate up to $75/week from IRD, phased out from $140k-$180k household income). Use our /familyboost-calculator for your specific net weekly cost.