Daycare & ECE in Tauranga

Services in Tauranga, by type

Playcentre — 2

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Te Puna Playcentre

Playcentre · Tauranga

Playcentre Aotearoa

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Pyes Pa Playcentre

Playcentre · Tauranga

Playcentre Aotearoa

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Te Kōhanga Reo — 1

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Te Kōhanga Reo o Te Matapihi

Te Kōhanga Reo · Tauranga

Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust

Te Kōhanga Reo o Te Matapihi had an Education Review in June 2024. Our analysis of the ERO report found exemplary performance in curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, and bicultural practice, with sound management systems identified in leadership and governance (though succession planning was noted as a development area).

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Explore Tauranga & Bay of Plenty

Frequently asked

How many daycare and ECE centres are in Tauranga?

There are 5 licensed early childhood services in Tauranga, Bay of Plenty: 2 playcentre, 2 education & care, 1 te kōhanga reo. Combined enrolment 189 children.

Is there childcare near me in Tauranga?

Yes — Tauranga 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 Tauranga?

Te Kōhanga Reo o Te Matapihi is the largest licensed centre in Tauranga with 52 children enrolled (te kōhanga reo). See the per-centre listing below for size details on every centre.

Which centres in Tauranga offer 20 Hours ECE?

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

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

Is there a kōhanga reo in Tauranga?

Yes — 1 kōhanga reo (te reo Māori medium of instruction) in Tauranga. Look for the "Kōhanga reo" service type in the listing below.

Which operator chains have centres in Tauranga?

2 operator chains with centres in Tauranga: Playcentre Aotearoa (2), Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust (1). Plus 2 independent centres.

How much does daycare cost in Tauranga?

Costs in Tauranga 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/tauranga/ page for the per-age × per-type breakdown.

What government support is available for childcare in Tauranga?

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