Daycare & ECE in Welcome Bay
11 licensed early childhood services across 4 service types in Welcome Bay, Bay of Plenty.
Licensed services
11
Children enrolled
426
Service types
4
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 Welcome Bay, by type
Education & Care — 7
Rose Ring Kindergarten
Education & Care · Welcome Bay · 70 children
The Children's Garden Childcare
Education & Care · Welcome Bay · 25 children
The Children's Garden Preschool
Education & Care · Welcome Bay · 33 children
BestStart Welcome Bay
Education & Care · Welcome Bay · 50 children
Little Pipi Early Childhood Centre Welcome Bay
Education & Care · Welcome Bay · 40 children
BestStart Bay Kindy
Education & Care · Welcome Bay · 40 children
Seedlings Preschool
Education & Care · Welcome Bay · 35 children
Kindergarten — 2
Te Kōhanga Reo — 1
Frequently asked
- How many daycare and ECE centres are in Welcome Bay?
- There are 11 licensed early childhood services in Welcome Bay: 7 education & care, 2 kindergarten, 1 playcentre.
- Are kindergartens free in Welcome Bay?
- Free Kindergartens in Welcome Bay (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 Welcome Bay?
- 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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