Daycare & ECE in Pongakawa

Services in Pongakawa, by type

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Frequently asked

How many daycare and ECE centres are in Pongakawa?

There are 2 licensed early childhood services in Pongakawa, Bay of Plenty: 1 playcentre, 1 education & care. Combined enrolment 47 children.

Is there childcare near me in Pongakawa?

Yes — Pongakawa has 2 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 Pongakawa?

Pongakawa Playcentre is the largest licensed centre in Pongakawa with 25 children enrolled (playcentre). See the per-centre listing below for size details on every centre.

Which centres in Pongakawa offer 20 Hours ECE?

0 of 2 centres (0%) in Pongakawa 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 Pongakawa?

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

Which operator chains have centres in Pongakawa?

Only one chain operates in Pongakawa: Playcentre Aotearoa (1 centre). The other 1 centre is independent.

How much does daycare cost in Pongakawa?

Costs in Pongakawa 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/pongakawa/ page for the per-age × per-type breakdown.

What government support is available for childcare in Pongakawa?

All 2 licensed centres in Pongakawa are eligible for the three stackable supports: 20 Hours ECE (universal for 3-5yr olds at 0 participating Pongakawa 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.