Daycare & ECE in Otumoetai
8 licensed early childhood services across 2 service types in Otumoetai, Bay of Plenty.
Licensed services
8
Children enrolled
367
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 Otumoetai, by type
Education & Care — 5
Shalom Kindergarten
Education & Care · Otumoetai · 50 children
Nature's Cove 2021 Ltd
Education & Care · Otumoetai · 42 children
Fern Garden Preschool & Childcare Centre
Education & Care · Otumoetai · 50 children
BestStart Ngatai Road
Education & Care · Otumoetai · 50 children
Biggles Early Learning Limited
Education & Care · Otumoetai · 28 children
Frequently asked
- How many daycare and ECE centres are in Otumoetai?
- There are 8 licensed early childhood services in Otumoetai: 5 education & care, 3 kindergarten.
- Are kindergartens free in Otumoetai?
- Free Kindergartens in Otumoetai (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 Otumoetai?
- 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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