Daycare & ECE in Mangakakahi

Services in Mangakakahi, by type

Education & Care — 2

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Busy Bees Mangakakahi

Education & Care · Mangakakahi

Busy Bees

ERO assessed Busy Bees Mangakakahi as Not well placed in October 2018. Our analysis of the ERO report found the service demonstrated effective teaching strategies and strong responsive care across both curriculum and children's wellbeing, though assessment planning was identified as requiring further development.

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BestStart Sunset

Education & Care · Mangakakahi

BestStart Educare

ERO assessed BestStart Sunset as Not well placed in January 2017. Our analysis of the ERO report indicated strength in curriculum and learning with intentional focus on interests and diversity, and consistent bicultural practice with te reo and tikanga integration.

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Te Kōhanga Reo — 1

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Te Kōhanga Reo o Tō Te Rā

Te Kōhanga Reo · Mangakakahi

Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust

Te Kōhanga Reo o Tō Te Rā is a kōhanga reo serving 30 children in Mangakakahi. Our analysis of the ERO report identified curriculum and learning as a strength, with strong planning linked to Te Whāriki, intentional assessment, and continuous programme evaluation.

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Frequently asked

How many daycare and ECE centres are in Mangakakahi?

There are 3 licensed early childhood services in Mangakakahi, Bay of Plenty: 2 education & care, 1 te kōhanga reo. Combined enrolment 146 children.

Is there childcare near me in Mangakakahi?

Yes — Mangakakahi 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 Mangakakahi?

BestStart Sunset is the largest licensed centre in Mangakakahi with 70 children enrolled (education & care). See the per-centre listing below for size details on every centre.

Which centres in Mangakakahi offer 20 Hours ECE?

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

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

Is there a kōhanga reo in Mangakakahi?

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

Which operator chains have centres in Mangakakahi?

3 operator chains with centres in Mangakakahi: BestStart Educare (1), Busy Bees (1), Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust (1). Plus 0 independent centres.

How much does daycare cost in Mangakakahi?

Costs in Mangakakahi 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/mangakakahi/ page for the per-age × per-type breakdown.

What government support is available for childcare in Mangakakahi?

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