Daycare & ECE in Rotorua

Services in Rotorua, by type

Education & Care — 4

The Treehouse on Ranolf

Education & Care · Rotorua

The Treehouse on Ranolf is an education and care service in Rotorua. Our analysis of the ERO report identifies developing practice across curriculum and learning, bicultural practice, and leadership and governance, with assessment and planning systems and cultural responsiveness still in early stages of implementation.

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Kidz World - Maisey Place

Education & Care · Rotorua

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B

BestStart Fairy Springs

Education & Care · Rotorua

BestStart Educare

ERO assessed BestStart Fairy Springs as Not well placed in their October 2017 review. Our analysis of the ERO report found the service achieved a B grade in Health & safety, with compliance with legal requirements and ratios exceeding minimum standards.

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B

BestStart Pukuatua

Education & Care · Rotorua

BestStart Educare

BestStart Pukuatua is an education and care service in Rotorua with a current roll of 112 children. Our analysis of the 2022 ERO report found the service achieved grade B for children's wellbeing, with children developing social competencies through supportive learning opportunities, and grade B for whānau partnership, with established systems for parent involvement in decision-making and aspiration gathering.

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Frequently asked

How many daycare and ECE centres are in Rotorua?

There are 5 licensed early childhood services in Rotorua, Bay of Plenty: 4 education & care, 1 playcentre. Combined enrolment 320 children.

Is there childcare near me in Rotorua?

Yes — Rotorua 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 Rotorua?

BestStart Pukuatua is the largest licensed centre in Rotorua with 112 children enrolled (education & care). See the per-centre listing below for size details on every centre.

Which centres in Rotorua offer 20 Hours ECE?

0 of 5 centres (0%) in Rotorua 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 Rotorua?

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

Which operator chains have centres in Rotorua?

Only one chain operates in Rotorua: BestStart Educare (2 centres). The other 3 centres are independent.

How much does daycare cost in Rotorua?

Costs in Rotorua 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/rotorua/ page for the per-age × per-type breakdown.

What government support is available for childcare in Rotorua?

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