Daycare & ECE in Tauranga South
8 licensed early childhood services across 2 service types in Tauranga South, Bay of Plenty.
Licensed services
8
Children enrolled
402
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 South, by type
Education & Care — 7
Nature's Cove
Education & Care · Tauranga South
Roll 45
Little Learners on Nineteenth
Education & Care · Tauranga South
Roll 42
Lilliput Preschool
Education & Care · Tauranga South
Roll 35
BestStart Tauranga Central
Education & Care · Tauranga South
BestStart Educare
Roll 44
New Shoots Children's Centre - Tauranga
Education & Care · Tauranga South
New Shoots Children's Centres
Roll 124
Scuola Montessori (15th Avenue)
Education & Care · Tauranga South
Roll 50
Serenity Montessori Ltd
Education & Care · Tauranga South
Roll 20
Kindergarten — 1
Frequently asked
- How many daycare and ECE centres are in Tauranga South?
- There are 8 licensed early childhood services in Tauranga South: 7 education & care, 1 kindergarten.
- Are kindergartens free in Tauranga South?
- Free Kindergartens in Tauranga South (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 South?
- 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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