Daycare & ECE in Tamatea

Services in Tamatea, by type

Kindergarten — 2

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Tamatea Kindergarten

Kindergarten · Tamatea

Napier Kindergartens

Tamatea Kindergarten received an Akarangi review in December 2023. Our analysis of the ERO report found strengths in whānau partnership and health and safety practices, with purposeful family relationships evident in curriculum planning and regulatory systems now in place. Leadership and governance is an emerging area, with strategic evaluation and data use for equity outcomes still developing.

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Wharerangi Kindergarten

Kindergarten · Tamatea

Napier Kindergartens

Wharerangi Kindergarten is a kindergarten in Tamatea, Napier City serving 41 children. Our analysis of the ERO report identified bicultural practice and leadership & governance as areas for development, with some te reo Māori and tikanga present and emerging evaluation systems at association level.

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Playcentre — 1

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Tamatea Playcentre

Playcentre · Tamatea

Playcentre Aotearoa

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Frequently asked

How many daycare and ECE centres are in Tamatea?

There are 5 licensed early childhood services in Tamatea, Hawke's Bay: 2 education & care, 2 kindergarten, 1 playcentre. Combined enrolment 204 children.

Is there childcare near me in Tamatea?

Yes — Tamatea 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 Tamatea?

The DEN: Discover Education in Nature is the largest licensed centre in Tamatea with 65 children enrolled (education & care). See the per-centre listing below for size details on every centre.

Which centres in Tamatea offer 20 Hours ECE?

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

Yes — 2 kindergartens in Tamatea. Free Kindergartens typically charge little or nothing for 3-5 year olds because of 20 Hours ECE.

Which operator chains have centres in Tamatea?

2 operator chains with centres in Tamatea: Napier Kindergartens (2), Playcentre Aotearoa (1). Plus 2 independent centres.

How much does daycare cost in Tamatea?

Costs in Tamatea 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/tamatea/ page for the per-age × per-type breakdown.

What government support is available for childcare in Tamatea?

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