Education & Care Service 20 Hours ECE

New Shoots Children's Centre - Bayfair

Tauranga, Mt Maunganui
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Ages
0–5 years
Roll Size
98 children
Subsidies
20 Hours
Rating
5/5

About New Shoots Children's Centre - Bayfair

New Shoots Children's Centre - Bayfair is a education & care service in Mt Maunganui, 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 New Shoots Children's Centre - Bayfair, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.

Community Profile

Roll & age distribution

New Shoots Children's Centre - Bayfair currently has a roll of 98 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.

Ethnicity profile

European tamariki are the largest group (64% of the roll), alongside māori, 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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Newbs
November 2025

“My children and I have had a wonderful experience with Newshoots. The staff are always friendly and genuinely care about the kids. They provide nutritious meals and snacks, and the flexible drop-off and pick-up hours make life so much easier. I really appreciate the extra care tailored to each child’s individual needs and the growing number of fun excursions. It’s a warm, supportive community that our family is grateful to be part of!”

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Sheree Craig
November 2025

“I couldn’t recommend a better childcare centre for our son! New Shoots Bayfair have the most loveliest teachers and offer such a warm and caring environment. I take my son to daycare knowing he is going to have an amazing day, is safe and happy, is learning new things constantly and making gorgeous wee friends. The staff across the board are super friendly and are always there to chat with and support our family. And did I mention the food! Nutritious meals 3 times a day is a game changer and I pick my son up knowing he’s eaten well and eats such a wide variety of foods. I couldn’t be happier with making the decision for him to go to New Shoots. I’d happily recommend them always! Knowing my son is happy, safe, fed, nurtured and loved is the best feeling and New Shoots provides this daily.”

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Hannah Hey
August 2025

“I have 3 children currently attending and the kids love it there. They are all treated as individuals and they're learning and growing so much. The centre provides meals that offer a good range of foods and healthy! There is open communication with teachers and center director and the teachers genuinely care for the kids and make amazing connections. We love it.”

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Renée Chin
August 2025

“My son has been at New Shoots since he was 15 months and we have had such a great experience the entire time. The staff are all super lovely and caring, and the food they offer is next level - so good knowing our child gets nutritious meals, that I don’t have the time to make. They always put on thoughtful treats for things like Mother’s Day, Father’s Day etc which is such a nice bonus. Our second is due in a few months and we will definitely be putting them on the waitlist asap. Highly recommend :)”

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Dayna Waretini
August 2025

“Both of our kids have attended New Shoots Bayfair, we love how caring the staff are. Thoughtful provocations and learning stations are made up each day that cater to the interests of the kids. All staff are super friendly and approachable- and they are provided with nutritious kai by their centre chef. We love how they can move between each room freely and how they have their key carer that they are attached to. Super happy with our decision to send our children here, highly recommend!”

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Contact Details

1E Salt Avenue, Mt Maunganui, Tauranga

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