Daycare & ECE in Puketotara
2 licensed early childhood services across 1 service type in Puketotara, Northland.
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 2 licensed services in Puketotara.
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 Puketotara, by type
Education & Care — 2
Springbank Pre School
Springbank Pre School is an education and care service for 50 children in Puketotara. Our analysis of the ERO report found the service demonstrates bicultural practice with te reo and tikanga naturally integrated, though visibility of children's languages and cultures could be strengthened. Health and safety practices meet legal requirements, with previous concerns about excursion approval processes resolved.
Springbank Headstart
Springbank Headstart is an education and care service in Puketotara. Our analysis of the ERO report (November 2022) grades children's wellbeing as B, noting strong agency and belonging with well-supported transitions. Health and safety is also graded B, with compliance confirmed and previously identified issues addressed.
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Schools in Puketotara
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Frequently asked
- How many daycare and ECE centres are in Puketotara?
- There are 2 licensed early childhood services in Puketotara, Northland: 2 education & care. Combined enrolment 70 children.
- Is there childcare near me in Puketotara?
- Yes — Puketotara 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 Puketotara?
- Springbank Pre School is the largest licensed centre in Puketotara with 50 children enrolled (education & care). See the per-centre listing below for size details on every centre.
- Which centres in Puketotara offer 20 Hours ECE?
- 0 of 2 centres (0%) in Puketotara 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 Puketotara?
- No kindergartens listed in Puketotara specifically — try adjacent suburbs. Other licensed options below cover the same age groups.
- How much does daycare cost in Puketotara?
- Costs in Puketotara 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/puketotara/ page for the per-age × per-type breakdown.
- What government support is available for childcare in Puketotara?
- All 2 licensed centres in Puketotara are eligible for the three stackable supports: 20 Hours ECE (universal for 3-5yr olds at 0 participating Puketotara 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.
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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
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