Daycare & ECE in Eltham

Services in Eltham, by type

Te Kōhanga Reo — 1

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Te Kōhanga Reo o Te Taurahere ki te Ao

Te Kōhanga Reo · Eltham

Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust

An ERO Education Review was conducted on 12 December 2025. Our analysis of the ERO report found the service graded B across curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, and whānau partnership. The service demonstrates sound Te Whāriki-aligned planning and assessment, with a strong sense of cultural identity and belonging for children, alongside strong whānau communication.

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Kindergarten — 1

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Eltham Kindergarten

Kindergarten · Eltham

Kindergartens Taranaki

ERO assessed Eltham Kindergarten as Not well placed in 2018. Our analysis of the ERO report identified whānau partnership and bicultural practice as areas requiring further development, both graded C.

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Frequently asked

How many daycare and ECE centres are in Eltham?

There are 3 licensed early childhood services in Eltham, Taranaki: 1 te kōhanga reo, 1 education & care, 1 kindergarten. Combined enrolment 134 children.

Is there childcare near me in Eltham?

Yes — Eltham has 3 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 Eltham?

Te Kōhanga Reo o Te Taurahere ki te Ao is the largest licensed centre in Eltham with 45 children enrolled (te kōhanga reo). See the per-centre listing below for size details on every centre.

Which centres in Eltham offer 20 Hours ECE?

0 of 3 centres (0%) in Eltham 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 Eltham?

Yes — 1 kindergarten in Eltham. Free Kindergartens typically charge little or nothing for 3-5 year olds because of 20 Hours ECE.

Is there a kōhanga reo in Eltham?

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

Which operator chains have centres in Eltham?

2 operator chains with centres in Eltham: Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust (1), Kindergartens Taranaki (1). Plus 1 independent centres.

How much does daycare cost in Eltham?

Costs in Eltham 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/eltham/ page for the per-age × per-type breakdown.

What government support is available for childcare in Eltham?

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