Daycare & ECE in Tauranga Central
6 licensed early childhood services across 2 service types in Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty.
Licensed services
6
Children enrolled
310
Service types
2
Region
Bay of Plenty
Estimate your costs: our FamilyBoost + Childcare Subsidy calculator stacks 20 Hours ECE, the means-tested Childcare Subsidy, and the IRD FamilyBoost rebate to show net weekly cost.
Services in Tauranga Central, by type
Home-based — 5
Kids at Home The Bay 1
Home-based · Tauranga Central
Kids at Home
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Kids at Home The Bay 2
Home-based · Tauranga Central
Kids at Home
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Kids at Home The Bay 3
Home-based · Tauranga Central
Kids at Home
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Kids at Home The Bay 5
Home-based · Tauranga Central
Kids at Home
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Home Grown Kids – Canterbury
Home-based · Tauranga Central
Home Grown Kids
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Education & Care — 1
Frequently asked
- How many daycare and ECE centres are in Tauranga Central?
- There are 6 licensed early childhood services in Tauranga Central: 5 home-based, 1 education & care.
- Are kindergartens free in Tauranga Central?
- Free Kindergartens in Tauranga Central (and across NZ) participate in 20 Hours ECE for 3-5 year olds, meaning the first 20 hours per week are funded by the government. Optional charges may apply.
- What government support is available for childcare in Tauranga Central?
- NZ families can stack three forms of support: 20 Hours ECE (universal for 3-5yr olds at participating centres), the means-tested Childcare Subsidy from MSD, and FamilyBoost (25% rebate up to $75/week from IRD, phased out from $140k household income).
Data sources: MOE ECE Directory
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