Taranaki has 110 licensed early-childhood services across 34 suburbs, from full-day education & care centres and sessional kindergartens to Te Kōhanga Reo, Playcentres and home-based educators. 109 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.
How many childcare centres are there in Taranaki?
Taranaki has 110 licensed early-childhood services across 34 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 Taranaki offers 20 Hours ECE?
109 of the 110 licensed services in Taranaki 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 Taranaki?
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 Taranaki?
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 Taranaki. Browse by type above to see every option.