How many daycare and ECE centres are in Dunedin?

91 licensed early childhood education services across 46 suburbs in Dunedin, Otago. 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.

What types of daycare are available in Dunedin?

48 education & care, 24 kindergarten, 11 playcentre, 4 home-based, 3 te kōhanga reo.

Which suburbs in Dunedin have the most daycare options?

Dunedin Central (8), St Clair (5), South Dunedin (5), Musselburgh (4), Mosgiel East (3). See the full suburb list below for all 46 suburbs.

How much does daycare cost in Dunedin?

National medians for Dunedin: education & care $280-$360/week for under-2s, $0-$280/week for 2-5 year olds depending on 20 Hours ECE. Free Kindergartens are typically $0/week for 3-5 year olds. Use the FamilyBoost calculator for your specific net weekly cost.

Do daycares in Dunedin accept the Childcare Subsidy and FamilyBoost?

All 91 licensed centres in Dunedin are eligible for the means-tested Childcare Subsidy (MSD) and the FamilyBoost rebate (IRD, 25% of weekly fees capped at $75/week, phased out from $140k-$180k household income).

Daycare & childcare in Dunedin

91 licensed early childhood centres across 46 suburbs in Dunedin, Otago. 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.

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Licensed centres

Suburbs

20 Hours ECE

Operators

Daycare by suburb in Dunedin

Top 24 of 46 suburbs by centre count. Click any suburb for the full listing + cost guide + safety/demographics.

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Service types in Dunedin

Education & Care

licensed centres

Kindergarten

licensed centres

Playcentre

licensed centres

Home-based

licensed centres

Te Kōhanga Reo

licensed centres

Hospital-based

licensed centres

Operators in Dunedin

Multi-centre chains and kindergarten associations with centres in Dunedin.

BestStart Educare

4 centres in Dunedin

Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust

Top-10 centres in Dunedin

Ranked: 20 Hours ECE participation (+1000), current roll, chain membership (+200). Transparent + mechanical — see methodology.

Government support — all 91 Dunedin centres are eligible

20 Hours ECE

For 3-5 year olds. 0 of 91 (0%) Dunedin centres participate.

Childcare Subsidy

Means-tested hourly subsidy from MSD. All licensed centres eligible.

FamilyBoost

25% IRD rebate, $75/wk cap, phases out $140k-$180k.

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Frequently asked about daycare in Dunedin

How many daycare and ECE centres are in Dunedin?: 91 licensed early childhood education services across 46 suburbs in Dunedin, Otago. 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.
What types of daycare are available in Dunedin?: 48 education & care, 24 kindergarten, 11 playcentre, 4 home-based, 3 te kōhanga reo.
Which suburbs in Dunedin have the most daycare options?: Dunedin Central (8), St Clair (5), South Dunedin (5), Musselburgh (4), Mosgiel East (3). See the full suburb list below for all 46 suburbs.
How much does daycare cost in Dunedin?: National medians for Dunedin: education & care $280-$360/week for under-2s, $0-$280/week for 2-5 year olds depending on 20 Hours ECE. Free Kindergartens are typically $0/week for 3-5 year olds. Use the FamilyBoost calculator for your specific net weekly cost.
Do daycares in Dunedin accept the Childcare Subsidy and FamilyBoost?: All 91 licensed centres in Dunedin are eligible for the means-tested Childcare Subsidy (MSD) and the FamilyBoost rebate (IRD, 25% of weekly fees capped at $75/week, phased out from $140k-$180k household income).