Daycare & ECE in Greerton
7 licensed early childhood services across 4 service types in Greerton, Bay of Plenty.
Composite = our 0–100 ECE quality score (weighted average of six ERO dimensions, normalised within Equity Index band). 20 Hours ECE & ERO coverage are counts of the 7 licensed services in Greerton.
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 Greerton, by type
Education & Care — 4
BestStart Greerton
ERO assessed BestStart Greerton as Not well placed in October 2018. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in curriculum, children's wellbeing, health and safety, and leadership, but found whānau partnership and bicultural practice required development. The service had sound active learning and strong staff relationships, though assessment systems and te reo Māori use needed embedding.
Greenpark Pre-school
Greenpark Pre-school is an education and care service in Greerton with 45 children on roll. Our analysis of the October 2023 ERO report found the service graded B across all four dimensions: curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, health and safety, and leadership and governance. The service employs 100% qualified teachers and provides inclusive, responsive learning experiences both indoors and outdoors.
Kiwi Treasures
Kiwi Treasures is an education and care service in Greerton with a current roll of 25 children. The February 2024 ERO review noted that assessment and planning processes for curriculum and learning are not yet documented or systematized. Our analysis of the ERO report found the service shows bicultural practice including te reo, tikanga and some Pacific culture representation, but leadership and governance need to strengthen monitoring of regulatory compliance.
The Tot Spot
The Tot Spot is an education and care service in Greerton with a current roll of 84 children. An ERO review in July 2023 identified areas for development across curriculum, whānau partnership, bicultural practice, health and safety, and leadership. Our analysis of the ERO report found grades of C across most dimensions, with a D grade for health and safety due to non-compliance with food record-keeping requirements.
Hospital-based — 1
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Frequently asked
- How many daycare and ECE centres are in Greerton?
- There are 7 licensed early childhood services in Greerton, Bay of Plenty: 4 education & care, 1 playcentre, 1 hospital-based, 1 kindergarten. Combined enrolment 296 children.
- Is there childcare near me in Greerton?
- Yes — Greerton has 7 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 Greerton?
- The Tot Spot is the largest licensed centre in Greerton with 84 children enrolled (education & care). See the per-centre listing below for size details on every centre.
- Which centres in Greerton offer 20 Hours ECE?
- 0 of 7 centres (0%) in Greerton 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 Greerton?
- Yes — 1 kindergarten in Greerton. Free Kindergartens typically charge little or nothing for 3-5 year olds because of 20 Hours ECE.
- Which operator chains have centres in Greerton?
- 2 operator chains with centres in Greerton: BestStart Educare (1), Playcentre Aotearoa (1). Plus 5 independent centres.
- How much does daycare cost in Greerton?
- Costs in Greerton 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/greerton/ page for the per-age × per-type breakdown.
- What government support is available for childcare in Greerton?
- All 7 licensed centres in Greerton are eligible for the three stackable supports: 20 Hours ECE (universal for 3-5yr olds at 0 participating Greerton 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.
- How much is childcare per hour NZ?
- See the centre listings, methodology, and our FamilyBoost calculator on this page for daycare in Greerton.
- How much does it cost to care for a child per week?
- See the centre listings, methodology, and our FamilyBoost calculator on this page for daycare in Greerton.
- How much does a child cost per week in NZ?
- See the centre listings, methodology, and our FamilyBoost calculator on this page for daycare in Greerton.
- How much does Winz pay for childcare subsidy?
- See the centre listings, methodology, and our FamilyBoost calculator on this page for daycare in Greerton.
- How many hours is free daycare NZ?
- See the centre listings, methodology, and our FamilyBoost calculator on this page for daycare in Greerton.
Understanding NZ ECE — topic guides
Data sources & freshness (4 sources · last refresh 12 July 2026)
Service type, address, roll, ethnicity, Equity Index, 20 Hours, Takiwā, lat/lng
Annual financial returns (community-based + umbrella orgs)
Per-centre review reports + 6-dimension letter grades (curriculum / wellbeing / whānau / bicultural / health & safety / leadership)
Safety score, crime/1k, 2023 Census demographics
Last build refresh: . See full methodology + data sources pages for licences, refresh cadences, and known gaps.