Daycare & ECE in Rotorua Central
16 licensed early childhood services across 3 service types in Rotorua Central, Bay of Plenty.
Licensed services
16
Children enrolled
715
Service types
3
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 Rotorua Central, by type
Education & Care — 13
Fairy Springs ELC
Education & Care · Rotorua Central · 80 children
Te Ara Ki Te Reo Ki Kuirau
Education & Care · Rotorua Central · 35 children
Central City Quality Edu-care Ltd
Education & Care · Rotorua Central · 27 children
The Ole Schoolhouse
Education & Care · Rotorua Central · 70 children
Pathways Rudolf Steiner Kindergarten
Education & Care · Rotorua Central · 20 children
Busy Bees Whakatau Street
Education & Care · Rotorua Central · 80 children
Little Darlings Childcare Centre
Education & Care · Rotorua Central · 30 children
BestStart Herewini Street
Education & Care · Rotorua Central · 75 children
Manaaki Tamariki Early Learning Centre
Education & Care · Rotorua Central · 39 children
First Journey Preschool Limited
Education & Care · Rotorua Central · 75 children
Rotorua Childcare Centre
Education & Care · Rotorua Central · 60 children
Central City Quality Edu-care (Pukaki St)
Education & Care · Rotorua Central · 35 children
Kidz Rock Early Learning Centre
Education & Care · Rotorua Central · 30 children
Te Kōhanga Reo — 2
Hospital-based — 1
Frequently asked
- How many daycare and ECE centres are in Rotorua Central?
- There are 16 licensed early childhood services in Rotorua Central: 13 education & care, 2 te kōhanga reo, 1 hospital-based.
- Are kindergartens free in Rotorua Central?
- Free Kindergartens in Rotorua Central (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 Rotorua Central?
- 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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