Daycare & ECE in Western Heights
7 licensed early childhood services across 2 service types in Western Heights, Bay of Plenty.
Licensed services
7
Children enrolled
397
Service types
2
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 Western Heights, by type
Education & Care — 6
Waiapu Kids - St Francis Whanau Aroha
Education & Care · Western Heights
Roll 42
Amazing Place Preschool (Sunset Road)
Education & Care · Western Heights
Roll 48
Busy Bees Western Heights
Education & Care · Western Heights
Busy Bees
Roll 42
Agape Christian Preschool
Education & Care · Western Heights
Roll 60
Little Lights Kindy
Education & Care · Western Heights
Roll 50
Inspiring Kids Early Learning Limited
Education & Care · Western Heights
Roll 115
Frequently asked
- How many daycare and ECE centres are in Western Heights?
- There are 7 licensed early childhood services in Western Heights: 6 education & care, 1 kindergarten.
- Are kindergartens free in Western Heights?
- Free Kindergartens in Western Heights (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 Western Heights?
- 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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