Daycare & ECE in Ngongotaha
6 licensed early childhood services across 3 service types in Ngongotaha, 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 Ngongotaha.
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 Ngongotaha, by type
Education & Care — 3
Busy Bees Ngongotahā
ERO assessed Busy Bees Ngongotahā as Not well placed in October 2018. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in bicultural practice and health and safety, but noted that the whānau partnership framework requires development to better reflect the community context.
Ngongotaha Early Learning Centre
The Orchard Child Care & Preschool
Te Kōhanga Reo — 2
Te Kōhanga Reo o Ngongotahā
Te Kōhanga Reo o Ngongotahā is a kohanga reo in Rotorua with 24 children on roll. Our analysis of the 2024 ERO report indicates effective pedagogy with intentional language teaching, though assessment practices need strengthening. The service has strong whānau partnership, with collaborative involvement in management and operations.
Te Kōhanga Reo o Ariki
Te Kōhanga Reo o Ariki's most recent ERO review did not assign an overall placement. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths across curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, and bicultural practice. Health and safety policies are compliant, though the emergency management plan requires further development.
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Schools in Ngongotaha
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Frequently asked
- How many daycare and ECE centres are in Ngongotaha?
- There are 6 licensed early childhood services in Ngongotaha, Bay of Plenty: 3 education & care, 2 te kōhanga reo, 1 kindergarten. Combined enrolment 264 children.
- Is there childcare near me in Ngongotaha?
- Yes — Ngongotaha 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 Ngongotaha?
- Busy Bees Ngongotahā is the largest licensed centre in Ngongotaha with 60 children enrolled (education & care). See the per-centre listing below for size details on every centre.
- Which centres in Ngongotaha offer 20 Hours ECE?
- 0 of 6 centres (0%) in Ngongotaha 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 Ngongotaha?
- Yes — 1 kindergarten in Ngongotaha. Free Kindergartens typically charge little or nothing for 3-5 year olds because of 20 Hours ECE.
- Is there a kōhanga reo in Ngongotaha?
- Yes — 2 kōhanga reo (te reo Māori medium of instruction) in Ngongotaha. Look for the "Kōhanga reo" service type in the listing below.
- Which operator chains have centres in Ngongotaha?
- 3 operator chains with centres in Ngongotaha: Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust (2), Busy Bees (1), Central Kids Kindergartens (1). Plus 2 independent centres.
- How much does daycare cost in Ngongotaha?
- Costs in Ngongotaha 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/ngongotaha/ page for the per-age × per-type breakdown.
- What government support is available for childcare in Ngongotaha?
- All 6 licensed centres in Ngongotaha are eligible for the three stackable supports: 20 Hours ECE (universal for 3-5yr olds at 0 participating Ngongotaha 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 Ngongotaha.
- 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 Ngongotaha.
- How much does Winz pay for childcare subsidy?
- See the centre listings, methodology, and our FamilyBoost calculator on this page for daycare in Ngongotaha.
- How many hours is free daycare NZ?
- See the centre listings, methodology, and our FamilyBoost calculator on this page for daycare in Ngongotaha.
- 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 Ngongotaha.
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.