Daycare & ECE in Te Rapa
12 licensed early childhood services across 2 service types in Te Rapa, Waikato.
Licensed services
12
Children enrolled
949
Service types
2
Region
Waikato
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 Te Rapa, by type
Education & Care — 11
BestStart St Andrews
Education & Care · Te Rapa · 92 children
Te Rapa Early Education Centre
Education & Care · Te Rapa · 61 children
Sunshine Childcare Preschool
Education & Care · Te Rapa · 126 children
Brightlands Childcare Centre, Vickery Street
Education & Care · Te Rapa · 75 children
Sunshine Childcare on Vickery
Education & Care · Te Rapa · 50 children
Play To Learn Early Learning Centre
Education & Care · Te Rapa · 40 children
BestStart Vardon Road
Education & Care · Te Rapa · 65 children
KIDS CAVE
Education & Care · Te Rapa · 75 children
Future Kids Preschool Te Rapa
Education & Care · Te Rapa · 120 children
Busy Bees Te Rapa
Education & Care · Te Rapa · 105 children
BestStart Sir Tristram Avenue
Education & Care · Te Rapa · 100 children
Kindergarten — 1
Frequently asked
- How many daycare and ECE centres are in Te Rapa?
- There are 12 licensed early childhood services in Te Rapa: 11 education & care, 1 kindergarten.
- Are kindergartens free in Te Rapa?
- Free Kindergartens in Te Rapa (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 Te Rapa?
- 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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