Daycare & ECE in Brookfield

Services in Brookfield, by type

Education & Care — 3

Starlight Preschool Brookfield

Education & Care · Brookfield

Starlight Preschool Brookfield is an education and care service in Brookfield, Tauranga, with a current roll of 50 children. Our analysis of the ERO report from November 2023 grades children's wellbeing as B, noting strong social-emotional development and positive transitions where children feel safe and confident. Whānau partnership is also graded B, with multiple communication channels established with families and a foundation for partnership in place.

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Lollipops Tauranga

Education & Care · Brookfield

Lollipops Educare

ERO assessed the service as Not well placed in June 2016. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths across curriculum and learning, whānau partnership, bicultural practice, and leadership and governance, with all dimensions graded A.

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The Blue Cottage Early Learning Otumoetai Road

Education & Care · Brookfield

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Te Kōhanga Reo — 1

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Te Kōhanga Reo o Hūria

Te Kōhanga Reo · Brookfield

Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust

Te Kōhanga Reo o Hūria is a kōhanga reo in Brookfield with a current roll of 28 children. Our analysis of the ERO report (2021) graded the service as B across all dimensions: Curriculum & learning, Children's wellbeing, Whānau partnership, and Health & safety, indicating sound practices in planning, child engagement, whānau communication, and compliance.

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Frequently asked

How many daycare and ECE centres are in Brookfield?

There are 5 licensed early childhood services in Brookfield, Bay of Plenty: 3 education & care, 1 te kōhanga reo, 1 home-based. Combined enrolment 262 children.

Is there childcare near me in Brookfield?

Yes — Brookfield has 5 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 Brookfield?

Lollipops Tauranga is the largest licensed centre in Brookfield with 80 children enrolled (education & care). See the per-centre listing below for size details on every centre.

Which centres in Brookfield offer 20 Hours ECE?

0 of 5 centres (0%) in Brookfield 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 Brookfield?

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

Is there a kōhanga reo in Brookfield?

Yes — 1 kōhanga reo (te reo Māori medium of instruction) in Brookfield. Look for the "Kōhanga reo" service type in the listing below.

Is home-based childcare available in Brookfield?

1 licensed home-based ECE service operates in Brookfield. Home-based care typically suits families wanting small mixed-age groups in a domestic setting. Networks include PORSE, Nurtured at Home, and others — see the listing below.

Which operator chains have centres in Brookfield?

2 operator chains with centres in Brookfield: Lollipops Educare (1), Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust (1). Plus 3 independent centres.

How much does daycare cost in Brookfield?

Costs in Brookfield 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/brookfield/ page for the per-age × per-type breakdown.

What government support is available for childcare in Brookfield?

All 5 licensed centres in Brookfield are eligible for the three stackable supports: 20 Hours ECE (universal for 3-5yr olds at 0 participating Brookfield 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.