Daycare & ECE in Mt Maunganui
9 licensed early childhood services across 2 service types in Mt Maunganui, Bay of Plenty.
Licensed services
9
Children enrolled
523
Service types
2
Region
Bay of Plenty
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 Mt Maunganui, by type
Education & Care — 8
BestStart MacDonald Street
Education & Care · Mt Maunganui · 52 children
Waiapu Kids St Mary's Family Centre
Education & Care · Mt Maunganui · 50 children
Daisy Cottage Montessori
Education & Care · Mt Maunganui · 33 children
Bloesem 2021 Limited
Education & Care · Mt Maunganui · 53 children
Little Einsteins Montessori (MacDonald Street)
Education & Care · Mt Maunganui · 75 children
twinkle twinkle
Education & Care · Mt Maunganui · 60 children
New Shoots Children's Centre - Bayfair
Education & Care · Mt Maunganui · 85 children
BestStart Bayfair
Education & Care · Mt Maunganui · 95 children
Te Kōhanga Reo — 1
Frequently asked
- How many daycare and ECE centres are in Mt Maunganui?
- There are 9 licensed early childhood services in Mt Maunganui: 8 education & care, 1 te kōhanga reo.
- Are kindergartens free in Mt Maunganui?
- Free Kindergartens in Mt Maunganui (and across NZ) participate in 20 Hours ECE for 3-5 year olds, meaning the first 20 hours per week are funded by the government. Optional charges may apply.
- What government support is available for childcare in Mt Maunganui?
- NZ families can stack three forms of support: 20 Hours ECE (universal for 3-5yr olds at participating centres), the means-tested Childcare Subsidy from MSD, and FamilyBoost (25% rebate up to $75/week from IRD, phased out from $140k household income).
Data sources: MOE ECE Directory
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