Education & Care Service 20 Hours ECE

Above & Beyond Tauriko

Tauranga, Tauriko
4.3|
Ages
0–5 years
Roll Size
105 children
Subsidies
20 Hours
Rating
4.3/5

About Above & Beyond Tauriko

Above & Beyond Tauriko is a education & care service in Tauriko, Tauranga, with children currently enrolled aged 0–5 years. It’s well suited for families needing flexible full-day or part-day childcare with a balanced, mainstream early learning programme. This centre offers 20 Hours ECE funding.

About Education & Care Service

Education & Care Services are mainstream early learning centres that offer full-day or part-day care with a structured curriculum, qualified teachers, and a focus on learning through play. They cater to families needing flexible childcare options and wanting a balanced approach that supports social, physical, and early academic development in a diverse environment.

What Is 20 Hours ECE funding?

20 Hours ECE is a government-funded initiative that helps reduce the cost of early childhood education for families with tamariki aged 3–5. Eligible children can receive up to 20 hours of funded care and education each week at participating services. Centres can set their own enrolment patterns and may ask for optional charges, but the funded hours themselves should be free of compulsory fees. If you are unsure how this works at Above & Beyond Tauriko, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.

Community Profile

Roll & age distribution

Above & Beyond Tauriko currently has a roll of 105 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.

Ethnicity profile

European tamariki are the largest group (70% of the roll), alongside māori, pacific, asian, other children.

Roll and demographic figures are based on data supplied by the Ministry of Education and were last updated on 01/07/2024.

Parent Reviews

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Julie Smith
July 2025

“Absolutely Outstanding! I cannot speak highly enough of Above & Beyond Castle Tauriko. My son attends this centre, and from day one, the care, love, and support he has received has blown me away. Sam and the entire team of teachers are simply incredible — warm, nurturing, and genuinely invested in each child’s growth and happiness. Even though we don’t live or work in the area, we continue to travel to the Castle every day because nothing else compares. The way they care for my son gives me total peace of mind — I know he’s not only safe but thriving in their hands. The environment is fun, enriching, and full of heart, and the connection the staff create with families is something truly special. I’m also so thankful that Above and beyond worked with me and held my sons place in the daycare while I searched for a new job once I was made redundant, they went literally above and beyond for me and my son and I love going to pick up my son and see the teachers and see how happy my boy is Thank you so much for everything”

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Kelly Steward
December 2022

“The whole team at above and beyond Tauriko have made our transition into daycare such a breeze. The staff are all so welcoming, knowledgeable and passionate about what they do. My son loves his days at the castle! We highly reccomend Above and Beyond Tauriko!”

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Jess Hibbitt
September 2022

“Absolutely love Above and Beyond Tauriko. Our son has been attending for 3 years now, started off in the Nursery room and has now progressed through each room and has finally reached kindy. All the teachers we’ve had have made our experience so memorable. Each room has suited our son and has been child lead when it comes to transitioning to the next, great communication and we have really appreciated all the support when it comes to different strategies which benefit our son during different ages and stages. The most magical place where they always go above and beyond! Thanks Team!”

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Logan Dawson
August 2020

“Great location and venue. High staff turnover, and what seems like a poor management structure for a daycare. We’ve had a bad Experience with this facility and so have friends of ours. Things started off well, though we were recently led to believe our child is unmanageable by them. Now in a new pre school, and what a difference, as well the children love it.”

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Rhiannon Ardern
August 2019

“We absolutely love this daycare!! Our boys been attending there a while now and the staff have always been so attentive and caring towards us and have blown us away with not only how understanding and accepting they are but also how well our boy is looked after there. Can not reccomend Above and Beyond Tauriko enough!!!!”

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Contact Details

57 Taurikoura Drive, Tauriko, Tauranga

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