How many daycare and ECE centres are in Nelson?

37 licensed early childhood education services across 12 suburbs in Nelson, Nelson. 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.

What types of daycare are available in Nelson?

17 education & care, 11 kindergarten, 3 playcentre, 3 te kōhanga reo, 2 home-based.

Which suburbs in Nelson have the most daycare options?

Stoke (12), Nelson (8), Atawhai (3), Nelson Central (2), Tahunanui (2). See the full suburb list below for all 12 suburbs.

How much does daycare cost in Nelson?

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

All 37 licensed centres in Nelson 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 Nelson

37 licensed early childhood centres across 12 suburbs in Nelson, Nelson. 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.

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Licensed centres

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20 Hours ECE

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Daycare by suburb in Nelson

Top 12 of 12 suburbs by centre count. Click any suburb for the full listing + cost guide + safety/demographics.

Nelson Central-Trafalgar

Service types in Nelson

Education & Care

licensed centres

Kindergarten

licensed centres

Playcentre

licensed centres

Te Kōhanga Reo

licensed centres

Home-based

licensed centres

Hospital-based

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Operators in Nelson

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

Nelson Tasman Kindergartens

10 centres in Nelson

Busy Bees

3 centres in Nelson

Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust

3 centres in Nelson

Playcentre Aotearoa

3 centres in Nelson

Top-10 centres in Nelson

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

Government support — all 37 Nelson centres are eligible

20 Hours ECE

For 3-5 year olds. 0 of 37 (0%) Nelson 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 Nelson

How many daycare and ECE centres are in Nelson?: 37 licensed early childhood education services across 12 suburbs in Nelson, Nelson. 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.
What types of daycare are available in Nelson?: 17 education & care, 11 kindergarten, 3 playcentre, 3 te kōhanga reo, 2 home-based.
Which suburbs in Nelson have the most daycare options?: Stoke (12), Nelson (8), Atawhai (3), Nelson Central (2), Tahunanui (2). See the full suburb list below for all 12 suburbs.
How much does daycare cost in Nelson?: National medians for Nelson: 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 Nelson accept the Childcare Subsidy and FamilyBoost?: All 37 licensed centres in Nelson 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).