Daycare & ECE in Kawerau Central
6 licensed early childhood services across 3 service types in Kawerau Central, 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 6 licensed services in Kawerau Central.
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 Kawerau Central, by type
Te Kōhanga Reo — 3
Te Kōhanga Reo o Tu Whakaara o Rautahi
Te Kōhanga Reo o Tu Whakaara o Rautahi had an Education Review in April 2025. Our analysis of the ERO report found exemplary bicultural practice with te reo Māori and tikanga embedded throughout. Curriculum and learning planning showed sound Te Whāriki links, though programme evaluation needs development. Whānau partnership communication is evident but whānau whakahaere strengthening and clearer distribution of roles and responsibilities are areas for focus.
Te Kōhanga Reo o Tumanako
Te Kōhanga Reo o Tumanako is a kōhanga reo in Kawerau Central with 30 children. Our analysis of the ERO report identifies strengths in bicultural practice and curriculum planning, but indicates significant concerns: the centre received a D grade for health and safety due to non-compliance with safe sleeping regulations, and a C grade for children's wellbeing. ERO noted that urgent remedial action is required.
Te Kōhanga Reo o Ngā Mokohuia o Te Rautahi
Te Kōhanga Reo o Ngā Mokohuia o Te Rautahi is a kōhanga reo in Kawerau Central with 20 children. Our analysis of the June 2024 ERO report found strong curriculum planning aligned to Te Whāriki, but identified significant concerns in whānau partnership (poor communication and unclear roles) and health and safety (unreviewed policies, unsafe staff ratios due to vacancies, and missing staff vetting documentation).
Education & Care — 2
Kawerau Preschool Learning Centre (Incorporated)
Kawerau Preschool Learning Centre is an education and care service in Kawerau Central with a current roll of 55 children. Our analysis of the ERO report (June 2023) found the service graded B across all four dimensions: Curriculum & learning, Children's wellbeing, Health & safety, and Leadership & governance. The centre demonstrates strong Te Whāriki alignment with intentional planning, a positive environment supporting children's wellbeing, established health and safety systems, and cohesive leadership driving improvement.
Mountainview Montessori Preschool
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Frequently asked
- How many daycare and ECE centres are in Kawerau Central?
- There are 6 licensed early childhood services in Kawerau Central, Bay of Plenty: 3 te kōhanga reo, 2 education & care, 1 kindergarten. Combined enrolment 223 children.
- Is there childcare near me in Kawerau Central?
- Yes — Kawerau Central has 6 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 Kawerau Central?
- Kawerau Preschool Learning Centre (Incorporated) is the largest licensed centre in Kawerau Central with 55 children enrolled (education & care). See the per-centre listing below for size details on every centre.
- Which centres in Kawerau Central offer 20 Hours ECE?
- 0 of 6 centres (0%) in Kawerau Central 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 Kawerau Central?
- Yes — 1 kindergarten in Kawerau Central. Free Kindergartens typically charge little or nothing for 3-5 year olds because of 20 Hours ECE.
- Is there a kōhanga reo in Kawerau Central?
- Yes — 3 kōhanga reo (te reo Māori medium of instruction) in Kawerau Central. Look for the "Kōhanga reo" service type in the listing below.
- Which operator chains have centres in Kawerau Central?
- 2 operator chains with centres in Kawerau Central: Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust (3), Central Kids Kindergartens (1). Plus 2 independent centres.
- How much does daycare cost in Kawerau Central?
- Costs in Kawerau Central 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/kawerau-central/ page for the per-age × per-type breakdown.
- What government support is available for childcare in Kawerau Central?
- All 6 licensed centres in Kawerau Central are eligible for the three stackable supports: 20 Hours ECE (universal for 3-5yr olds at 0 participating Kawerau Central 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 week in NZ?
- See the centre listings, methodology, and our FamilyBoost calculator on this page for daycare in Kawerau Central.
- How much does Busy Bees NZ charge?
- See the centre listings, methodology, and our FamilyBoost calculator on this page for daycare in Kawerau Central.
- Is day care free in NZ?
- See the centre listings, methodology, and our FamilyBoost calculator on this page for daycare in Kawerau Central.
- How much does Winz pay for childcare subsidy?
- See the centre listings, methodology, and our FamilyBoost calculator on this page for daycare in Kawerau Central.
- How many hours is free daycare NZ?
- See the centre listings, methodology, and our FamilyBoost calculator on this page for daycare in Kawerau Central.
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.