What are your daycare hours in Tauranga?

Both of our centres in Welcome Bay are open Monday to Friday from 7:30am to 5:30pm. Children must be dropped off and collected within these licensed hours.

Do you offer 30 free hours of early childhood education (ECE)?

Yes! The Ministry of Education provides 20 free hours of ECE for eligible 3–5-year-olds, and we offer an additional 10 hours free, giving you a total of 30 free hours per week.

How much does your Tauranga childcare service cost?

Under 3 Years Old: Half day (4.5 hrs): $34/day or $170/week. Short day (6 hrs, leave by 3pm): $45/day or $200/week. Full day: $55/day or $225/week. Over 3 Years Old (with 30 Free ECE Hours): Half day: $0. Short day: $0. Full day (over 6 hrs): $120/week.

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Choosing The Right Child Care Centre

Choosing a Childcare Centre in Tauranga is a big decision, one that is often highly emotional. We understand just how important it is to feel completely secure with your choice, ensuring your children are well taken care of and love coming to their childcare centre.

Here at The Children's Garden in Welcome Bay, we aim to provide a home away from home where your children feel safe, happy, and connected. We love seeing happy smiles as children arrive, excited for a day of exploring, learning, and play at our early childhood centre.

We would love to meet you and your little ones, show you around our Early childc centre, and answer any of the questions you may have. Feel free to call us and organise a visit to see why The Children's Garden is a trusted choice for childcare in Tauranga

We aim to provide a homely environment where children feel cared for and safe.

Our Philosophy

Why Choose Our Tauranga Early Childcare Centre?

Bush Kindy

Bush Kindy is one of our most loved activities - by both teachers and our tamariki.

Each week we put on our high vis vests and venture into the beautiful Johnson Reserve with a group of children. We take morning tea with us and the children get to explore the bush - climbing trees, playing in leaves, and discovering all the magic and treasures mother nature has to offer.

30 FREE Hours

We are grateful to be able to offer our families 30 free hours of childcare for tamariki aged 3 and over.

The Ministry of Education provides 20 free hours, so to be able to offer an extra 10 hours adds so much value to our families. It's a saving that really adds up.

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Our Philosophy

At The Children's Garden, we believe childhood is magical. Our natural learning philosophy creates a home-like environment where your little one can explore, create, and grow.

Through open-ended play and natural resources, we nurture not just learning, but empathy, self-care, and a love for discovery.

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Qualified Teachers

Ensuring your child feels safe and has a connection with their teachers is so important to us.

We are proud to have a team of warm and nurturing individuals who are passionate about providing the best care.

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Caring for your family

BABIES

Providing quality care, support and learning during the earliest stages of your child’s development.

TODDLERS

Helping your child to find their feet, and to learn how to understand the world around them.

PRESCHOOLERS

As they start to realise more about their world, we help your child to realise their own potential.

Family Testimonials

This is an amazing, loving centre that treats the tamariki as their own. I have had 3 of my children here at The Children’s Garden over 10 years and still keep in touch with a couple teachers who take real joy in seeing children grow and develop.

Emma-Jane Jones

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4 Pamir Place, Welcome Bay, Tauranga

64 Victory Street, Welcome Bay, Tauranga

07 544 0864

info@childrensgarden.co.nz

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What are your daycare hours in Tauranga?

Both of our centres in Welcome Bay are open Monday to Friday from 7:30am to 5:30pm. Children must be dropped off and picked up within these licensed hours.
Do you offer 30 free hours of early childhood education (ECE)?

Yes! The Ministry of Education provides 20 free hours of ECE, and we contribute an additional 10 hours per week, giving you 30 hours free total.
How much does your Tauranga childcare service cost?

Under 3 Years Old: • Half day (4.5 hrs): $34/day or $170/week • Short day (6 hrs, leave by 3pm): $45/day or $200/week • Full day: $55/day or $225/week Over 3 Years Old (with 30 Free ECE Hours): • Half day: $0 • Short day: $0 • Full day (over 6 hrs): $120/week