Daycare & ECE in Bethlehem
11 licensed early childhood services across 3 service types in Bethlehem, Bay of Plenty.
Licensed services
11
Children enrolled
644
Service types
3
Region
Bay of Plenty
Estimate your costs: our FamilyBoost + Childcare Subsidy calculator stacks 20 Hours ECE, the means-tested Childcare Subsidy, and the IRD FamilyBoost rebate to show net weekly cost.
Services in Bethlehem, by type
Education & Care — 8
Bethlehem College Kindergarten
Education & Care · Bethlehem · 45 children
Bethlehem Community Preschool Inc
Education & Care · Bethlehem · 35 children
First Class Education & Care (Bethlehem)
Education & Care · Bethlehem · 50 children
The Village Preschool & Childcare Centre
Education & Care · Bethlehem · 87 children
Kidiwise Preschool and Childcare
Education & Care · Bethlehem · 117 children
BestStart Montessori Bethlehem
Education & Care · Bethlehem · 90 children
The Treehouse Private Kindergarten and Nursery
Education & Care · Bethlehem · 30 children
BestStart Parau Drive
Education & Care · Bethlehem · 50 children
Te Kōhanga Reo — 2
Home-based — 1
Frequently asked
- How many daycare and ECE centres are in Bethlehem?
- There are 11 licensed early childhood services in Bethlehem: 8 education & care, 2 te kōhanga reo, 1 home-based.
- Are kindergartens free in Bethlehem?
- Free Kindergartens in Bethlehem (and across NZ) participate in 20 Hours ECE for 3-5 year olds, meaning the first 20 hours per week are funded by the government. Optional charges may apply.
- What government support is available for childcare in Bethlehem?
- NZ families can stack three forms of support: 20 Hours ECE (universal for 3-5yr olds at participating centres), the means-tested Childcare Subsidy from MSD, and FamilyBoost (25% rebate up to $75/week from IRD, phased out from $140k household income).
Data sources: MOE ECE Directory
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