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Childcare in Bay of Plenty

Compare all 353 licensed early-childhood services across 84 suburbs in Bay of Plenty— education & care, kindergartens, Te Kōhanga Reo, Playcentres and home-based care. Choose a suburb to see centres near you.

353 centres353 with 20 Hours ECE84 suburbs4.7 avg rating

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Education & Care

Buckle My Shoe Early Learning Centre

Gate Pa, Bay of Plenty
★ 5.0 (55)20 Hrs ECE
Education & Care

Learning Adventures Rotorua Kea

Whakarewarewa, Bay of Plenty
★ 5.0 (26)20 Hrs ECE
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Ako Early Learning

Tauranga, Bay of Plenty
★ 5.0 (24)20 Hrs ECE
Education & Care

BestStart Judea

Judea, Bay of Plenty
★ 5.0 (23)20 Hrs ECE
Education & Care

BestStart Parton Road

Papamoa, Bay of Plenty
★ 5.0 (23)20 Hrs ECE
Education & Care

Douglas Street Montessori by Busy Bees

Whakatane, Bay of Plenty
★ 5.0 (21)20 Hrs ECE
Education & Care

Busy Bees Douglas Street

Whakatane, Bay of Plenty
★ 5.0 (21)20 Hrs ECE
Education & Care

BestStart Pyes Pa

Pyes Pa, Bay of Plenty
★ 5.0 (20)20 Hrs ECE

All centres in Bay of Plenty

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FeaturedEducation & Care

4woods Early Learning Centre

Te Puke, Bay of Plenty
★ 5.0 (3)20 Hrs ECE
Education & Care

Buckle My Shoe Early Learning Centre

Gate Pa, Bay of Plenty
★ 5.0 (55)20 Hrs ECE
Education & Care

Learning Adventures Rotorua Kea

Whakarewarewa, Bay of Plenty
★ 5.0 (26)20 Hrs ECE
Education & Care

Ako Early Learning

Tauranga, Bay of Plenty
★ 5.0 (24)20 Hrs ECE
Education & Care

BestStart Judea

Judea, Bay of Plenty
★ 5.0 (23)20 Hrs ECE
Education & Care

BestStart Parton Road

Papamoa, Bay of Plenty
★ 5.0 (23)20 Hrs ECE
Education & Care

Douglas Street Montessori by Busy Bees

Whakatane, Bay of Plenty
★ 5.0 (21)20 Hrs ECE
Education & Care

Busy Bees Douglas Street

Whakatane, Bay of Plenty
★ 5.0 (21)20 Hrs ECE
Education & Care

BestStart Pyes Pa

Pyes Pa, Bay of Plenty
★ 5.0 (20)20 Hrs ECE
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Kidiwise Preschool and Childcare

Bethlehem, Bay of Plenty
★ 5.0 (17)20 Hrs ECE
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Grow ECE

Papamoa Beach, Bay of Plenty
★ 5.0 (17)20 Hrs ECE
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BestStart Pukuatua

Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
★ 5.0 (15)20 Hrs ECE
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New Shoots Children's Centre - Sandhurst

Papamoa, Bay of Plenty
★ 5.0 (15)20 Hrs ECE
Education & Care

New Shoots Children's Centre - Bayfair

Mt Maunganui, Bay of Plenty
★ 5.0 (15)20 Hrs ECE
Education & Care

Liberty Montessori

Tauranga, Bay of Plenty
★ 5.0 (14)20 Hrs ECE
Kindergarten

Central Kids Kindergartens - Golden Sands

Papamoa Beach, Bay of Plenty
★ 5.0 (14)20 Hrs ECE
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BestStart Sunset

Mangakakahi, Bay of Plenty
★ 5.0 (14)20 Hrs ECE
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BestStart Welcome Bay

Welcome Bay, Bay of Plenty
★ 5.0 (13)20 Hrs ECE
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Bloesem 2021 Limited

Mt Maunganui, Bay of Plenty
★ 5.0 (13)20 Hrs ECE
Education & Care

BestStart Tauranga Central

Tauranga South, Bay of Plenty
★ 5.0 (12)20 Hrs ECE
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Bloom Early Learning and Play

Papamoa, Bay of Plenty
★ 5.0 (12)20 Hrs ECE
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BestStart Parau Drive

Bethlehem, Bay of Plenty
★ 5.0 (12)20 Hrs ECE
Playcentre

Omokoroa Playcentre

Omokoroa, Bay of Plenty
★ 5.0 (11)20 Hrs ECE
Education & Care

BestStart Bay Kindy

Welcome Bay, Bay of Plenty
★ 5.0 (10)20 Hrs ECE

Suburbs in Bay of Plenty

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Papamoa 28Whakatane 19Tauranga 17Rotorua Central 15Te Puke 14Opotiki 12Bethlehem 11Rotorua 11Welcome Bay 11Kawerau 10Mt Maunganui 9Owhata 9Mount Maunganui 8Otumoetai 8Tauranga South 8Gate Pa 7Katikati 7Western Heights 7Greerton 6Ngongotaha 6Tauranga Central 6Tauriko 6Brookfield 5Edgecumbe 5
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Murupara 5Omokoroa 5Pyes Pa 5Whakarewarewa 5Papamoa Beach 4Te Teko 4Judea 3Koutu-Rotorua 3Mangakakahi 3Maungatapu-Tauranga 3Taneatua 3Utuhina 3Waihi Beach 3Bellevue 2Coastlands 2Fordlands 2Hairini 2Hillcrest 2Lynmore 2Ohope 2Parkvale-Tauranga 2Ruatoki 2Selwyn Heights 2Springfield 2Te Puna 2Aongatete 1Awahou North-Rotorua 1Awakeri 1Bowentown 1Galatea 1Glenholme 1Hilltop 1Kawaha Point 1Kopeopeo 1Kutarere 1Maketu 1Mamaku 1Matakana Island 1Matata 1Matua 1Mount Maunganui South 1Ngapuna 1Ohope Beach 1Okere Falls 1Omaio 1Omanu 1Poike 1Pongakawa 1Pukehangi 1Pukehina 1Rangiuru 1Rotoiti 1Rotokawa 1Ruatahuna 1Tanatana 1Te Kaha 1Te Ngae 1Thornton 1Waimana 1Waiohau 1

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About childcare in Bay of Plenty

Bay of Plenty has 353 licensed early-childhood services across 84 suburbs, from full-day education & care centres and sessional kindergartens to Te Kōhanga Reo, Playcentres and home-based educators. 353 offer 20 Hours ECE for eligible tamariki.

Every listing is drawn from the Ministry of Education ECE Directory and refreshed nightly. Use Smart Match to send one enquiry to the best-fit centres near you.

Frequently asked questions

How many childcare centres are there in Bay of Plenty?
Bay of Plenty has 353 licensed early-childhood services across 84 suburbs — education & care centres, kindergartens, Te Kōhanga Reo, Playcentres and home-based educators — all listed on Parent.nz and refreshed nightly from the Ministry of Education ECE Directory.
Which childcare in Bay of Plenty offers 20 Hours ECE?
353 of the 353 licensed services in Bay of Plenty offer 20 Hours ECE funding for eligible children aged 3–5. You can filter by 20 Hours ECE, age and availability on any suburb page.
How do I find a childcare centre with spaces near me in Bay of Plenty?
Pick your suburb from the list above to compare centres side by side, filter by availability, then send a single enquiry — or use Smart Match to have Parent.nz shortlist the best-fit centres and enquire on your behalf.
What types of childcare are available in Bay of Plenty?
You'll find full-day education & care centres, sessional kindergartens, Te Kōhanga Reo (te reo Māori immersion), Playcentres (parent-led) and home-based educators across Bay of Plenty. Browse by type above to see every option.