Education & Care Service 20 Hours ECE

Tauriko Tots

Tauranga, Tauriko

Ages

0–5 years

Roll Size

57 children

Subsidies

20 Hours

Rating

5/5

About Tauriko Tots

Tauriko Tots 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 Tauriko Tots, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.

Community Profile

Roll & age distribution

Tauriko Tots currently has a roll of 57 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.

Ethnicity profile

European tamariki are the largest group (38% 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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Tyler Mollentze

April 2021

“After experiencing Michelle’s services in a previous preschool, when Tauriko Tots opened I knew it would be our first choice for our baby girl! We have been so happy to be back with Michelle and her experienced team. Tauriko Tots is spacious and clean with so many interesting activities for little people. The centre is a home away from home with teachers that feel more like aunties. The staff are personal, fun and give as many extra cuddles as are required. Michelle has always replied promptly, reassured me in the early days and accommodated our busy lives with a smile. I leave every morning with full confidence and happiness knowing that there is no better place for our child to be.”