Daycare & ECE in Te Puna

Services in Te Puna, by type

Te Kōhanga Reo — 2

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Te Kōhanga Reo O Pirirakau

Te Kōhanga Reo · Te Puna

Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust

Te Kōhanga Reo O Pirirakau received an Education Review in August 2023. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strong performance in curriculum and learning and children's wellbeing, with whānau partnership, health and safety, and leadership and governance assessed as solid. ERO noted the service uses intentional teaching strategies to support te reo Māori development, and children are secure and confident in their learning environment.

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Te Kōhanga Reo o Tutereinga

Te Kōhanga Reo · Te Puna

Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust

Te Kōhanga Reo o Tutereinga is a kōhanga reo serving 25 tamariki in Te Puna. Our analysis of the ERO report from May 2024 shows strengths in curriculum and learning, with strong te ao Māori pedagogy and intentional language strategies, and in whānau partnership, where whānau are central to learning and decision-making. Health and safety compliance frameworks and leadership systems are in place, with programme evaluation identified as a developing area.

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Frequently asked

How many daycare and ECE centres are in Te Puna?

There are 3 licensed early childhood services in Te Puna, Bay of Plenty: 2 te kōhanga reo, 1 kindergarten. Combined enrolment 102 children.

Is there childcare near me in Te Puna?

Yes — Te Puna 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 Te Puna?

Te Puna Kindergarten is the largest licensed centre in Te Puna with 42 children enrolled (kindergarten). See the per-centre listing below for size details on every centre.

Which centres in Te Puna offer 20 Hours ECE?

0 of 3 centres (0%) in Te Puna 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 Te Puna?

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

Is there a kōhanga reo in Te Puna?

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

Which operator chains have centres in Te Puna?

Only one chain operates in Te Puna: Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust (2 centres). The other 1 centre is independent.

How much does daycare cost in Te Puna?

Costs in Te Puna 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/te-puna/ page for the per-age × per-type breakdown.

What government support is available for childcare in Te Puna?

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