Daycare & ECE in Alexandra North

Services in Alexandra North, by type

Kindergarten — 1

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Kidsfirst Kindergartens Terrace

Kindergarten · Alexandra North

KidsFirst Kindergartens

ERO assessed the service as Not well placed in 2015. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, and leadership and governance (all grade A), with health and safety meeting minimum standards (grade B).

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Frequently asked

How many daycare and ECE centres are in Alexandra North?

There are 4 licensed early childhood services in Alexandra North, Otago: 3 education & care, 1 kindergarten. Combined enrolment 154 children.

Is there childcare near me in Alexandra North?

Yes — Alexandra North has 4 licensed early childhood services, every one of them listed below with its address, service type and 20 Hours ECE status. To rank them by walking or driving distance from your exact address, use our find-by-address radius search.

What's the largest daycare in Alexandra North?

Little Oaks Early Learning Centre 2019 Ltd is the largest licensed centre in Alexandra North with 43 children enrolled (education & care). See the per-centre listing below for size details on every centre.

Which centres in Alexandra North offer 20 Hours ECE?

0 of 4 centres (0%) in Alexandra North participate in 20 Hours ECE, which subsidises up to 20 hours/week of care for 3-5 year olds. The 20-Hrs pill on each centre card below shows participation.

Are there kindergartens in Alexandra North?

Yes — 1 kindergarten in Alexandra North. Free Kindergartens typically charge little or nothing for 3-5 year olds because of 20 Hours ECE.

Which operator chains have centres in Alexandra North?

Only one chain operates in Alexandra North: KidsFirst Kindergartens (1 centre). The other 3 centres are independent.

How much does daycare cost in Alexandra North?

Costs in Alexandra North follow the NZ national pattern: education & care centres typically $280-$360/week for under-2s, dropping to $0-$100/week for 3-5 year olds at 20-Hours-participating centres. Free Kindergartens charge little or nothing for 3-5 year olds. FamilyBoost (25% IRD rebate, $75/week cap) applies on top. See our /cost-of-daycare/alexandra-north/ page for the per-age × per-type breakdown.

What government support is available for childcare in Alexandra North?

All 4 licensed centres in Alexandra North are eligible for the three stackable supports: 20 Hours ECE (universal for 3-5yr olds at 0 participating Alexandra North centres), the means-tested Childcare Subsidy from MSD, and FamilyBoost (25% rebate up to $75/week from IRD, phased out from $140k-$180k household income). Use our /familyboost-calculator for your specific net weekly cost.