Daycare & ECE in Ōpōtiki
8 licensed early childhood services across 4 service types in Ōpōtiki, 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 8 licensed services in Ōpōtiki.
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 Ōpōtiki, by type
Education & Care — 3
Te Kōhanga Reo — 3
Te Kōhanga Reo o Te Whare Aroha o Te Hūmārie
ERO's Education Review (August 2025) did not assign an overall placement. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in curriculum planning and learning programmes aligned with Te Whāriki, and good whānau engagement. Health and safety was graded C due to non-compliance with earthquake drill requirements and incomplete emergency procedures; leadership received a B grade with areas for strategic planning development.
Te Kōhanga Reo o Maraenui
Te Kōhanga Reo o Maraenui had an Education Review in May 2024. Our analysis of the ERO report shows the service received a B grade for curriculum and learning, with effective planning and culturally embedded programme design, and a B grade for children's wellbeing, with children showing happiness and strong belonging. Bicultural practice was graded A, with te reo Māori embedded throughout daily operations and strong mana whenua relationships.
Te Kōhanga Reo o Terere
Te Kōhanga Reo o Terere is a kōhanga reo serving 28 children in Ōpōtiki. Our analysis of the ERO report grades the service as A for both Curriculum & learning (with intentional teaching integrated into cultural learning) and Children's wellbeing (providing an immersive, purposeful environment with strong cultural grounding and identity support).
Playcentre — 1
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Schools in Ōpōtiki
When they age out of daycare, check schoolsnearme.co.nz for every NZ school with audited financials + ERO reviews.
Frequently asked
- How many daycare and ECE centres are in Ōpōtiki?
- There are 8 licensed early childhood services in Ōpōtiki, Bay of Plenty: 3 education & care, 3 te kōhanga reo, 1 playcentre, 1 kindergarten. Combined enrolment 285 children.
- Is there childcare near me in Ōpōtiki?
- Yes — Ōpōtiki has 8 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 Ōpōtiki?
- Opotiki Community Childcare Centre is the largest licensed centre in Ōpōtiki with 70 children enrolled (education & care). See the per-centre listing below for size details on every centre.
- Which centres in Ōpōtiki offer 20 Hours ECE?
- 0 of 8 centres (0%) in Ōpōtiki 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 Ōpōtiki?
- Yes — 1 kindergarten in Ōpōtiki. Free Kindergartens typically charge little or nothing for 3-5 year olds because of 20 Hours ECE.
- Is there a kōhanga reo in Ōpōtiki?
- Yes — 3 kōhanga reo (te reo Māori medium of instruction) in Ōpōtiki. Look for the "Kōhanga reo" service type in the listing below.
- Which operator chains have centres in Ōpōtiki?
- 2 operator chains with centres in Ōpōtiki: Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust (3), Central Kids Kindergartens (1). Plus 4 independent centres.
- How much does daycare cost in Ōpōtiki?
- Costs in Ōpōtiki 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/opotiki/ page for the per-age × per-type breakdown.
- What government support is available for childcare in Ōpōtiki?
- All 8 licensed centres in Ōpōtiki are eligible for the three stackable supports: 20 Hours ECE (universal for 3-5yr olds at 0 participating Ōpōtiki 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 Ōpōtiki.
- Who is eligible for 20 hours free childcare NZ?
- See the centre listings, methodology, and our FamilyBoost calculator on this page for daycare in Ōpōtiki.
- Who is eligible for childcare subsidy NZ?
- See the centre listings, methodology, and our FamilyBoost calculator on this page for daycare in Ōpōtiki.
- Is preschool free in New Zealand?
- See the centre listings, methodology, and our FamilyBoost calculator on this page for daycare in Ōpōtiki.
- How many hours is free daycare NZ?
- See the centre listings, methodology, and our FamilyBoost calculator on this page for daycare in Ōpōtiki.
- How much do nannies get paid in New Zealand?
- Nanny Pay Rates in New Zealand The average hourly rate for nannies in New Zealand is now $31.83, up from $30.53 in 2025, an increase of 4.26%. This growth in nanny wages highlights how demand for childcare and competition for experienced nannies have outpaced the minimum wage increase.
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.