Daycare & ECE in East Cape

Services in East Cape, by type

Te Kōhanga Reo — 2

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Te Kōhanga Reo o Hinerupe

Te Kōhanga Reo · East Cape

Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust

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Te Kōhanga Reo o Te Whānau Pani ki Wharekāhika

Te Kōhanga Reo · East Cape

Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust

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Frequently asked

How many daycare and ECE centres are in East Cape?

There are 3 licensed early childhood services in East Cape, Gisborne: 2 te kōhanga reo, 1 education & care. Combined enrolment 48 children.

What's the largest daycare in East Cape?

Te Kōhanga reo o Kawakawa Mai Tawhiti is the largest licensed centre in East Cape with 20 children enrolled (education & care). See the per-centre listing below for size details on every centre.

Which centres in East Cape offer 20 Hours ECE?

0 of 3 centres (0%) in East Cape 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 East Cape?

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

Is there a kōhanga reo in East Cape?

Yes — 2 kōhanga reo (te reo Māori medium of instruction) in East Cape. Look for the "Kōhanga reo" service type in the listing below.

Which operator chains have centres in East Cape?

Only one chain operates in East Cape: Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust (2 centres). The other 1 centre is independent.

How much does daycare cost in East Cape?

Costs in East Cape 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/east-cape/ page for the per-age × per-type breakdown.

What government support is available for childcare in East Cape?

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