Daycare & ECE in Pyes Pa
5 licensed early childhood services across 1 service type in Pyes Pa, 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 5 licensed services in Pyes Pa.
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 Pyes Pa, by type
Education & Care — 5
Country Kids Pre-School Ltd
BestStart Pyes Pa
ERO assessed BestStart Pyes Pa as Not well placed in 2018. Our analysis of the ERO report found the curriculum offered effective learning opportunities (B grade), though assessment practices were identified for improvement. Children's wellbeing was supported through positive interactions and nurturing relationships (B grade), with transitions noted as an area for further development.
Busy Bees The Lakes
An education and care service for 72 children in Pyes Pa. Our analysis of the 2023 ERO report found the curriculum offers variety, though child agency in older group areas could be stronger (grade B for curriculum and learning).
ACG Tauranga Preschool
ACG Tauranga Preschool is an education and care service in Pyes Pa with a current roll of 70 children. In an Akarangi review (June 2024), our analysis of the ERO report found the service graded B across all five dimensions: curriculum and learning, whānau partnership, bicultural practice, health and safety, and leadership and governance. Te Whāriki integration, whānau engagement, and bicultural practice are all developing areas.
New Shoots Childrens Centre - The Lakes
New Shoots Childrens Centre - The Lakes is an education and care service in Pyes Pa with a current roll of 90 children. Our analysis of the ERO report (March 2024) found the service graded B across Curriculum & learning, Children's wellbeing, and Whānau partnership. The centre provides effective learning opportunities with some te reo Māori integration, maintains strong relationships and calm routines, and works intentionally with families on individual goals.
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Frequently asked
- How many daycare and ECE centres are in Pyes Pa?
- There are 5 licensed early childhood services in Pyes Pa, Bay of Plenty: 5 education & care. Combined enrolment 348 children.
- Is there childcare near me in Pyes Pa?
- Yes — Pyes Pa has 5 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 Pyes Pa?
- New Shoots Childrens Centre - The Lakes is the largest licensed centre in Pyes Pa with 90 children enrolled (education & care). See the per-centre listing below for size details on every centre.
- Which centres in Pyes Pa offer 20 Hours ECE?
- 0 of 5 centres (0%) in Pyes Pa 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 Pyes Pa?
- No kindergartens listed in Pyes Pa specifically — try adjacent suburbs. Other licensed options below cover the same age groups.
- Which operator chains have centres in Pyes Pa?
- 3 operator chains with centres in Pyes Pa: BestStart Educare (1), Busy Bees (1), New Shoots Children's Centres (1). Plus 2 independent centres.
- How much does daycare cost in Pyes Pa?
- Costs in Pyes Pa 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/pyes-pa/ page for the per-age × per-type breakdown.
- What government support is available for childcare in Pyes Pa?
- All 5 licensed centres in Pyes Pa are eligible for the three stackable supports: 20 Hours ECE (universal for 3-5yr olds at 0 participating Pyes Pa 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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