Daycare & ECE in Tauhara

Services in Tauhara, by type

Te Kōhanga Reo — 2

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Te Kōhanga Reo o Atawhai

Te Kōhanga Reo · Tauhara

Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust

Our analysis of the ERO report identifies strong performance across curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, bicultural practice, and health and safety. Leadership and governance received a lower grade, with the action plan to monitor strategic goals not yet formalised.

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Te Kōhanga Reo o Motutaiko

Te Kōhanga Reo · Tauhara

Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust

Te Kōhanga Reo o Motutaiko received an Education Review on 23 January 2025. Our analysis of the ERO report found strengths in curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, and whānau partnership (all graded A). Health and safety issues previously identified have been corrected (grade B). Leadership and governance would benefit from more documented programme evaluation (grade C).

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Education & Care — 1

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BestStart Richmond Kindy

Education & Care · Tauhara

BestStart Educare

ERO assessed this service as Not well placed in its 2018 review. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strong leadership and governance, but noted that bicultural practice requires significant development in the curriculum.

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Frequently asked

How many daycare and ECE centres are in Tauhara?

There are 3 licensed early childhood services in Tauhara, Waikato: 2 te kōhanga reo, 1 education & care. Combined enrolment 103 children.

Is there childcare near me in Tauhara?

Yes — Tauhara has 3 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 Tauhara?

BestStart Richmond Kindy is the largest licensed centre in Tauhara with 50 children enrolled (education & care). See the per-centre listing below for size details on every centre.

Which centres in Tauhara offer 20 Hours ECE?

0 of 3 centres (0%) in Tauhara 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 Tauhara?

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

Is there a kōhanga reo in Tauhara?

Yes — 2 kōhanga reo (te reo Māori medium of instruction) in Tauhara. Look for the "Kōhanga reo" service type in the listing below.

Which operator chains have centres in Tauhara?

2 operator chains with centres in Tauhara: Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust (2), BestStart Educare (1). Plus 0 independent centres.

How much does daycare cost in Tauhara?

Costs in Tauhara 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/tauhara/ page for the per-age × per-type breakdown.

What government support is available for childcare in Tauhara?

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