Daycare & ECE in Taupō Central East

Services in Taupō Central East, by type

Education & Care — 3

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BestStart Abacus

Education & Care · Taupō Central East

BestStart Educare

BestStart Abacus is an education and care service in Taupō Central East with a roll of 37 children. Our analysis of the ERO report identifies positive steps in whānau partnership and demonstrates that regulatory health and safety standards are met.

Roll 37

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BestStart Motutaiko Street

Education & Care · Taupō Central East

BestStart Educare

ERO assessed BestStart Motutaiko Street as Not well placed in 2019. Our analysis of the ERO report found strengths in curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, health and safety, and leadership and governance (all grade A), with bicultural practice graded B.

Roll 61

Four Seasons Rudolf Steiner Kindergarten

Education & Care · Taupō Central East

Four Seasons Rudolf Steiner Kindergarten combines Rudolf Steiner and Te Whāriki approaches with play-based learning. Our analysis of the ERO report found the service effective in curriculum and learning, and meeting legal requirements for health and safety. Leadership and governance was identified as an area requiring strengthening in internal evaluation processes to ensure collective responsibility for equitable outcomes.

Roll 30

Kindergarten — 1

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Central Kids Kindergartens - Laughton

Kindergarten · Taupō Central East

Central Kids Kindergartens

ERO assessed this service as Not well placed in its October 2017 review. Our analysis of the ERO report identified curriculum and learning as an area of strength, with a rich, responsive curriculum supported by strong assessment and intentional teaching practices.

Roll 44

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Frequently asked

How many daycare and ECE centres are in Taupō Central East?

There are 4 licensed early childhood services in Taupō Central East, Waikato: 3 education & care, 1 kindergarten. Combined enrolment 172 children.

Is there childcare near me in Taupō Central East?

Yes — Taupō Central East has 4 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 Taupō Central East?

BestStart Motutaiko Street is the largest licensed centre in Taupō Central East with 61 children enrolled (education & care). See the per-centre listing below for size details on every centre.

Which centres in Taupō Central East offer 20 Hours ECE?

0 of 4 centres (0%) in Taupō Central East 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 Taupō Central East?

Yes — 1 kindergarten in Taupō Central East. Free Kindergartens typically charge little or nothing for 3-5 year olds because of 20 Hours ECE.

Which operator chains have centres in Taupō Central East?

2 operator chains with centres in Taupō Central East: BestStart Educare (2), Central Kids Kindergartens (1). Plus 1 independent centres.

How much does daycare cost in Taupō Central East?

Costs in Taupō Central East 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/taupo-central-east/ page for the per-age × per-type breakdown.

What government support is available for childcare in Taupō Central East?

All 4 licensed centres in Taupō Central East are eligible for the three stackable supports: 20 Hours ECE (universal for 3-5yr olds at 0 participating Taupō Central East 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.