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Childcare in Hawke's Bay

Compare all 212 licensed early-childhood services across 52 suburbs in Hawke's Bay— education & care, kindergartens, Te Kōhanga Reo, Playcentres and home-based care. Choose a suburb to see centres near you.

212 centres212 with 20 Hours ECE52 suburbs4.7 avg rating

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Education & Care

Greendale Kids Nursery

Greenmeadows, Hawke's Bay
★ 5.0 (25)20 Hrs ECE
Education & Care

The DEN: Discover Education in Nature

Tamatea, Hawke's Bay
★ 5.0 (21)20 Hrs ECE
Education & Care

BestStart Willowpark Road

Parkvale-Napier/Hastings, Hawke's Bay
★ 5.0 (20)20 Hrs ECE
Education & Care

Cherry Grove @ 101

Havelock North, Hawke's Bay
★ 5.0 (20)20 Hrs ECE
Education & Care

Cherry Grove Childcare and Family Centre

Havelock North, Hawke's Bay
★ 5.0 (20)20 Hrs ECE
Education & Care

Tiny Voices Napier

Napier South, Hawke's Bay
★ 5.0 (18)20 Hrs ECE
Education & Care

Future Kids

Woolwich, Hawke's Bay
★ 5.0 (18)20 Hrs ECE
Kindergarten

Havelock North Central Kindergarten

Havelock North, Hawke's Bay
★ 5.0 (17)20 Hrs ECE

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Education & Care

Greendale Kids Preschool

Greenmeadows, Hawke's Bay
★ 5.0 (28)20 Hrs ECE
Education & Care

Greendale Kids Nursery

Greenmeadows, Hawke's Bay
★ 5.0 (25)20 Hrs ECE
Education & Care

The DEN: Discover Education in Nature

Tamatea, Hawke's Bay
★ 5.0 (21)20 Hrs ECE
Education & Care

Cherry Grove Childcare and Family Centre

Havelock North, Hawke's Bay
★ 5.0 (20)20 Hrs ECE
Education & Care

BestStart Willowpark Road

Parkvale-Napier/Hastings, Hawke's Bay
★ 5.0 (20)20 Hrs ECE
Kōhanga Reo

Te Kōhanga reo o Mangaroa

Bridge Pa, Hawke's Bay
★ 5.0 (20)20 Hrs ECE
Education & Care

Cherry Grove @ 101

Havelock North, Hawke's Bay
★ 5.0 (20)20 Hrs ECE
Education & Care

Future Kids

Woolwich, Hawke's Bay
★ 5.0 (18)20 Hrs ECE
Education & Care

Tiny Voices Napier

Napier South, Hawke's Bay
★ 5.0 (18)20 Hrs ECE
Kindergarten

Havelock North Central Kindergarten

Havelock North, Hawke's Bay
★ 5.0 (17)20 Hrs ECE
Education & Care

BestStart Taradale

Taradale, Hawke's Bay
★ 5.0 (10)20 Hrs ECE
Education & Care

Sunnyside Early Learning Centre

St Leonards-Napier/Hastings, Hawke's Bay
★ 5.0 (10)20 Hrs ECE
Education & Care

BestStart Mahora

Mahora, Hawke's Bay
★ 5.0 (9)20 Hrs ECE
Education & Care

BestStart Napier Central

Marewa, Hawke's Bay
★ 5.0 (8)20 Hrs ECE
Kindergarten

Ellen Stevenson Kindergarten

Flaxmere, Hawke's Bay
★ 5.0 (8)20 Hrs ECE
Kindergarten

Peterhead Kindergarten

Flaxmere, Hawke's Bay
★ 5.0 (8)20 Hrs ECE
Kindergarten

Lakeview Kindergarten

Waipukurau, Hawke's Bay
★ 5.0 (8)20 Hrs ECE
Education & Care

Learning Adventures Flaxmere

Flaxmere, Hawke's Bay
★ 5.0 (7)20 Hrs ECE
Education & Care

BestStart Raureka

Raureka, Hawke's Bay
★ 5.0 (7)20 Hrs ECE
Education & Care

Busy Bees Hastings

St Leonards-Napier/Hastings, Hawke's Bay
★ 5.0 (7)20 Hrs ECE
Education & Care

Busy Bees Havelock North

Havelock North, Hawke's Bay
★ 5.0 (6)20 Hrs ECE
Kōhanga Reo

Te Kōhanga Reo o Te Whānau o Te Rākato

Mahia, Hawke's Bay
★ 5.0 (6)20 Hrs ECE
Education & Care

Havelock North Family Centre

Havelock North, Hawke's Bay
★ 5.0 (5)20 Hrs ECE
Education & Care

Havelock North Early Learning Centre

Havelock North, Hawke's Bay
★ 5.0 (5)20 Hrs ECE

Suburbs in Hawke's Bay

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Hastings 18Havelock North 18Flaxmere 16Wairoa 12Marewa 11Taradale 11Onekawa 10Waipukurau 9Greenmeadows 7Maraenui 6Raureka 6Hastings Central 5Mahora 5Mayfair 5Napier South 5Parkvale-Napier/Hastings 5Tamatea 5St Leonards-Napier/Hastings 4Waipawa 4Ahuriri 3Akina 3Frimley 3Bridge Pa 2Camberley 2
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Clive 2Frasertown 2Haumoana 2Napier 2Pirimai 2Puketapu 2Raupunga 2Takapau 2Waipatu 2Bay View-Napier/Hastings 1Bayview 1Mahia 1Maraekakaho 1Nuhaka 1Ongaonga 1Otamauri 1Otane 1Pakipaki 1Patoka 1Porangahau 1Stortford Lodge 1Te Hauke 1Tikokino 1Tuai 1Tutira 1Waimarama 1Whakatu 1Woolwich 1

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About childcare in Hawke's Bay

Hawke's Bay has 212 licensed early-childhood services across 52 suburbs, from full-day education & care centres and sessional kindergartens to Te Kōhanga Reo, Playcentres and home-based educators. 212 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 Hawke's Bay?
Hawke's Bay has 212 licensed early-childhood services across 52 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 Hawke's Bay offers 20 Hours ECE?
212 of the 212 licensed services in Hawke's Bay 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 Hawke's Bay?
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 Hawke's Bay?
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 Hawke's Bay. Browse by type above to see every option.