Daycare & ECE in Regent
5 licensed early childhood services across 1 service type in Regent, 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 5 licensed services in Regent.
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 Regent, by type
Education & Care — 5
Stepping Stones Preschool
Stepping Stones Preschool is an education and care service in Regent, Whangarei District, with a roll of 26 children. Our analysis of the 2023 ERO report indicates a B grade for Health & safety, with the service addressing previous non-compliances in this area. No overall ERO placement was recorded in this review.
Norfolk Street Educare
Hātea Early Learning Centre
Hātea Early Learning Centre is an education and care service in Regent, Whangarei District, reviewed by ERO in September 2023. Our analysis of the ERO report found the service graded B across all four dimensions: children's wellbeing, bicultural practice, health and safety, and leadership and governance.
Geckos Early Learning Centre
Geckos Early Learning Centre is an education and care service in Regent with 26 children on roll. Our analysis of the ERO report found the service achieved B grades for children's wellbeing and health & safety, with a C grade for leadership & governance. The service provides a calm environment with established routines, though evaluation processes and internal mentoring support require further development.
Little Geckos Childcare Centre
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Frequently asked
- How many daycare and ECE centres are in Regent?
- There are 5 licensed early childhood services in Regent, Northland: 5 education & care. Combined enrolment 151 children.
- Is there childcare near me in Regent?
- Yes — Regent 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 Regent?
- Norfolk Street Educare is the largest licensed centre in Regent with 56 children enrolled (education & care). See the per-centre listing below for size details on every centre.
- Which centres in Regent offer 20 Hours ECE?
- 0 of 5 centres (0%) in Regent 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 Regent?
- No kindergartens listed in Regent specifically — try adjacent suburbs. Other licensed options below cover the same age groups.
- Which operator chains have centres in Regent?
- Only one chain operates in Regent: Stepping Stones (1 centre). The other 4 centres are independent.
- How much does daycare cost in Regent?
- Costs in Regent 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/regent/ page for the per-age × per-type breakdown.
- What government support is available for childcare in Regent?
- All 5 licensed centres in Regent are eligible for the three stackable supports: 20 Hours ECE (universal for 3-5yr olds at 0 participating Regent 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 Regent.
- Who is eligible for 20 hours free childcare NZ?
- See the centre listings, methodology, and our FamilyBoost calculator on this page for daycare in Regent.
- Is it okay to put a 2 year old in daycare?
- The Benefits of Daycare at Age Two Here's what it offers: Two-year-olds begin learning how to share, play, and communicate with others. Group settings encourage toddlers to express themselves and build vocabulary. Regular schedules give children a sense of security and prepare them for preschool.
- How many hours is free daycare NZ?
- See the centre listings, methodology, and our FamilyBoost calculator on this page for daycare in Regent.
- 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.
- How much do daycares cost in NZ?
- Typical Weekly Childcare Costs in New Zealand (Before Subsidies)
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.