How many Playcentre Aotearoa centres are in Christchurch?

10 licensed Playcentre Aotearoa centres in Christchurch, across 10 suburbs. 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.

What are alternatives to Playcentre Aotearoa in Christchurch?

Other operators with centres in Christchurch: KidsFirst Kindergartens (53), BestStart Educare (45), Kindercare Learning Centres (12), Busy Bees (7), Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust (6). 397 total licensed centres in Christchurch.

Do Playcentre Aotearoa centres in Christchurch accept government funding?

All licensed ECE centres including Playcentre Aotearoa are eligible for the Childcare Subsidy (means-tested, MSD) and FamilyBoost rebate (25% of weekly fees, capped at $75/week, IRD). For 3-5 year olds, 0 of 10 Playcentre Aotearoa centres in Christchurch also participate in 20 Hours ECE.

Playcentre Aotearoa in Christchurch

10 licensed centres across 10 suburbs · Canterbury

Centres in Christchurch

Suburbs covered

Combined roll

247

20 Hours ECE

0/10

All Playcentre Aotearoa centres in Christchurch

By suburb in Christchurch

Akaroa

1 Playcentre Aotearoa centre

Kingsbury

1 Playcentre Aotearoa centre

Riccarton

1 Playcentre Aotearoa centre

Belfast

1 Playcentre Aotearoa centre

Burwood

1 Playcentre Aotearoa centre

Clarkville

1 Playcentre Aotearoa centre

Starvation Hill-Cust

1 Playcentre Aotearoa centre

Burnham Camp

1 Playcentre Aotearoa centre

Harewood

1 Playcentre Aotearoa centre

Lincoln West

1 Playcentre Aotearoa centre

Alternative operators in Christchurch

Top operators competing with Playcentre Aotearoa in Christchurch.

KidsFirst Kindergartens

53 centres in Christchurch

BestStart Educare

45 centres in Christchurch

Kindercare Learning Centres

12 centres in Christchurch

Busy Bees

7 centres in Christchurch

Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust

6 centres in Christchurch

Frequently asked

How many Playcentre Aotearoa centres are in Christchurch?: 10 licensed Playcentre Aotearoa centres in Christchurch, across 10 suburbs. 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.
What are alternatives to Playcentre Aotearoa in Christchurch?: Other operators with centres in Christchurch: KidsFirst Kindergartens (53), BestStart Educare (45), Kindercare Learning Centres (12), Busy Bees (7), Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust (6). 397 total licensed centres in Christchurch.
Do Playcentre Aotearoa centres in Christchurch accept government funding?: All licensed ECE centres including Playcentre Aotearoa are eligible for the Childcare Subsidy (means-tested, MSD) and FamilyBoost rebate (25% of weekly fees, capped at $75/week, IRD). For 3-5 year olds, 0 of 10 Playcentre Aotearoa centres in Christchurch also participate in 20 Hours ECE.

All Playcentre Aotearoa

centres nationwide

All Christchurch daycares

397 licensed centres

Cost guide

FamilyBoost + 20 Hours stacking

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