Gisborne

Childcare in Gisborne

Compare all 67 licensed early-childhood services across 25 suburbs in Gisborne— education & care, kindergartens, Te Kōhanga Reo, Playcentres and home-based care. Choose a suburb to see centres near you.

67 centres65 with 20 Hours ECE25 suburbs4.6 avg rating

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Busy Bees Tairāwhiti

Midway, Gisborne

★ 5.0 (20)20 Hrs ECE

Education & Care

Victoria Early Learning Centre

Gisborne Central, Gisborne

★ 5.0 (4)20 Hrs ECE

Kindergarten

Riverdale Kindergarten (Gisborne)

Riverdale, Gisborne

★ 5.0 (3)20 Hrs ECE

Playcentre

Mangapapa Playcentre

Mangapapa, Gisborne

★ 5.0 (3)20 Hrs ECE

Education & Care

Gisborne Montessori Preschool

Mangapapa, Gisborne

★ 5.0 (2)20 Hrs ECE

Education & Care

Te Puna Reo O Puhi Kaiti

Kaiti, Gisborne

★ 5.0 (2)20 Hrs ECE

Education & Care

Pohutukawa Kids

Whataupoko, Gisborne

★ 5.0 (2)Education & Care

Education & Care

Kidz Kindy Gisborne

Te Hapara, Gisborne

★ 5.0 (2)20 Hrs ECE

Home-based

Pohutukawa 1 - Quality

Whataupoko, Gisborne

★ 5.0 (2)20 Hrs ECE

Education & Care

Gisborne Community Early Education Centre Te Whare Tiaki Tamariki Inc

Gisborne, Gisborne

★ 5.0 (2)20 Hrs ECE

Kōhanga Reo

Te Kōhanga Reo o Te Whakaruruhau

Outer Kaiti, Gisborne

★ 5.0 (2)20 Hrs ECE

Education & Care

Gisborne Community Early Education Centre

Gisborne, Gisborne

★ 5.0 (2)Education & Care

Education & Care

Busy Bees Gladstone Road

Te Hapara, Gisborne

★ 5.0 (2)20 Hrs ECE

Kōhanga Reo

Te Kōhanga Reo o Kimihia te kupu

Kaiti, Gisborne

★ 5.0 (1)20 Hrs ECE

Kōhanga Reo

Te Kōhanga Reo o Te Pārekereke o te reo

Whatatutu, Gisborne

★ 5.0 (1)20 Hrs ECE

Kindergarten

Kaiti Kindergarten

Kaiti, Gisborne

★ 5.0 (1)20 Hrs ECE

Kōhanga Reo

Te Kōhanga Reo o Rongowhakaata

Manutuke, Gisborne

★ 5.0 (1)20 Hrs ECE

Education & Care

Gisborne Hospital Childcare & Education Centre Inc

Mangapapa, Gisborne

★ 5.0 (1)20 Hrs ECE

Education & Care

Rewanui Early Learning Centre

Te Hapara, Gisborne

★ 5.0 (1)20 Hrs ECE

Kōhanga Reo

Te Kōhanga Reo o Te Tihi O Tītīrangi

Kaiti, Gisborne

★ 5.0 (1)20 Hrs ECE

Kindergarten

Makauri Rural Kindergarten

Gisborne, Gisborne

★ 5.0 (1)20 Hrs ECE

Education & Care

Busy Bees Wellington Street

Te Hapara, Gisborne

★ 4.9 (14)20 Hrs ECE

Kōhanga Reo

Te Kōhanga Reo o Pākōwhai

Patutahi, Gisborne

★ 4.7 (33)20 Hrs ECE

Education & Care

Awapuni Early Learners

Victoria, Gisborne

★ 4.7 (3)20 Hrs ECE

Suburbs in Gisborne

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About childcare in Gisborne

Gisborne has 67 licensed early-childhood services across 25 suburbs, from full-day education & care centres and sessional kindergartens to Te Kōhanga Reo, Playcentres and home-based educators. 65 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 Gisborne?

Gisborne has 67 licensed early-childhood services across 25 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 Gisborne offers 20 Hours ECE?

65 of the 67 licensed services in Gisborne 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 Gisborne?

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 Gisborne?

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 Gisborne. Browse by type above to see every option.