Daycare & ECE in Te Teko Lakes
3 licensed early childhood services across 1 service type in Te Teko Lakes, Bay of Plenty.
Composite = our 0–100 ECE quality score (weighted average of six ERO dimensions, normalised within Equity Index band). 20 Hours ECE & ERO coverage are counts of the 3 licensed services in Te Teko Lakes.
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 Teko Lakes, by type
Te Kōhanga Reo — 3
Te Kōhanga Reo o Taahuna
Te Kōhanga Reo o Taahuna received an Education Review in June 2024. Our analysis of the ERO report found A grades for curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, and bicultural practice, with systematic Te Whāriki alignment and strong Te reo Māori immersion. Health and safety systems are compliant (B grade), though whānau awareness of child protection responsibilities could be strengthened.
Te Kōhanga Reo o Te Teko
Te Kōhanga Reo o Te Teko is a kōhanga reo serving 40 children in Te Teko Lakes. Our analysis of the ERO report from October 2022 found A grades across curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, and health and safety, indicating intentional teaching practices, strong relationships, and full compliance with legal requirements.
Te Kōhanga Reo o Te Kiriwera Hana
Our analysis of the ERO report identifies strong performance in children's wellbeing and bicultural practice (both A grades), with effective curriculum support and language strategies (B grade). Health and safety systems are in place (B grade), and leadership demonstrates established evaluation processes for ongoing improvement (B grade).
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Schools in Te Teko Lakes
When they age out of daycare, check schoolsnearme.co.nz for every NZ school with audited financials + ERO reviews.
Frequently asked
- How many daycare and ECE centres are in Te Teko Lakes?
- There are 3 licensed early childhood services in Te Teko Lakes, Bay of Plenty: 3 te kōhanga reo. Combined enrolment 125 children.
- Is there childcare near me in Te Teko Lakes?
- Yes — Te Teko Lakes 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 Teko Lakes?
- Te Kōhanga Reo o Te Kiriwera Hana is the largest licensed centre in Te Teko Lakes with 50 children enrolled (te kōhanga reo). See the per-centre listing below for size details on every centre.
- Which centres in Te Teko Lakes offer 20 Hours ECE?
- 0 of 3 centres (0%) in Te Teko Lakes 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 Teko Lakes?
- No kindergartens listed in Te Teko Lakes specifically — try adjacent suburbs. Other licensed options below cover the same age groups.
- Is there a kōhanga reo in Te Teko Lakes?
- Yes — 3 kōhanga reo (te reo Māori medium of instruction) in Te Teko Lakes. Look for the "Kōhanga reo" service type in the listing below.
- Which operator chains have centres in Te Teko Lakes?
- Only one chain operates in Te Teko Lakes: Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust (3 centres). The other 0 centres are independent.
- How much does daycare cost in Te Teko Lakes?
- Costs in Te Teko Lakes 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-teko-lakes/ page for the per-age × per-type breakdown.
- What government support is available for childcare in Te Teko Lakes?
- All 3 licensed centres in Te Teko Lakes are eligible for the three stackable supports: 20 Hours ECE (universal for 3-5yr olds at 0 participating Te Teko Lakes 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.
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Data sources & freshness (4 sources · last refresh 12 July 2026)
Service type, address, roll, ethnicity, Equity Index, 20 Hours, Takiwā, lat/lng
Annual financial returns (community-based + umbrella orgs)
Per-centre review reports + 6-dimension letter grades (curriculum / wellbeing / whānau / bicultural / health & safety / leadership)
Safety score, crime/1k, 2023 Census demographics
Last build refresh: . See full methodology + data sources pages for licences, refresh cadences, and known gaps.