Daycare & ECE in Tai Tapu

Services in Tai Tapu, by type

Frequently asked

How many daycare and ECE centres are in Tai Tapu?

There are 2 licensed early childhood services in Tai Tapu, Canterbury: 1 education & care, 1 playcentre. Combined enrolment 89 children.

What's the largest daycare in Tai Tapu?

Aspire Preschool is the largest licensed centre in Tai Tapu with 59 children enrolled (education & care). See the per-centre listing below for size details on every centre.

Which centres in Tai Tapu offer 20 Hours ECE?

0 of 2 centres (0%) in Tai Tapu 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 Tai Tapu?

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

How much does daycare cost in Tai Tapu?

Costs in Tai Tapu 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/tai-tapu/ page for the per-age × per-type breakdown.

What government support is available for childcare in Tai Tapu?

All 2 licensed centres in Tai Tapu are eligible for the three stackable supports: 20 Hours ECE (universal for 3-5yr olds at 0 participating Tai Tapu 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.