How many daycare and ECE centres are in Invercargill?

53 licensed early childhood education services across 21 suburbs in Invercargill, Southland. 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.

What types of daycare are available in Invercargill?

23 education & care, 15 kindergarten, 6 te kōhanga reo, 4 playcentre, 4 home-based.

Which suburbs in Invercargill have the most daycare options?

Avenal (5), Strathern (4), Prestonville-Grasmere (4), Appleby North (Invercargill City) (4), Windsor (4). See the full suburb list below for all 21 suburbs.

How much does daycare cost in Invercargill?

National medians for Invercargill: 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 Invercargill accept the Childcare Subsidy and FamilyBoost?

All 53 licensed centres in Invercargill 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 Invercargill

53 licensed early childhood centres across 21 suburbs in Invercargill, Southland. 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.

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Daycare by suburb in Invercargill

Top 21 of 21 suburbs by centre count. Click any suburb for the full listing + cost guide + safety/demographics.

Service types in Invercargill

Education & Care

licensed centres

Kindergarten

licensed centres

Te Kōhanga Reo

licensed centres

Playcentre

licensed centres

Home-based

licensed centres

Hospital-based

licensed centres

Operators in Invercargill

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

Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust

6 centres in Invercargill

BestStart Educare

5 centres in Invercargill

Playcentre Aotearoa

3 centres in Invercargill

Active Explorers

1 centre in Invercargill

Top-10 centres in Invercargill

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

Government support — all 53 Invercargill centres are eligible

20 Hours ECE

For 3-5 year olds. 0 of 53 (0%) Invercargill 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 Invercargill

How many daycare and ECE centres are in Invercargill?: 53 licensed early childhood education services across 21 suburbs in Invercargill, Southland. 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.
What types of daycare are available in Invercargill?: 23 education & care, 15 kindergarten, 6 te kōhanga reo, 4 playcentre, 4 home-based.
Which suburbs in Invercargill have the most daycare options?: Avenal (5), Strathern (4), Prestonville-Grasmere (4), Appleby North (Invercargill City) (4), Windsor (4). See the full suburb list below for all 21 suburbs.
How much does daycare cost in Invercargill?: National medians for Invercargill: 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 Invercargill accept the Childcare Subsidy and FamilyBoost?: All 53 licensed centres in Invercargill 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).