Daycare & ECE in Alexandra South

Services in Alexandra South, by type

Education & Care — 1

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BestStart Alexandra

Education & Care · Alexandra South

BestStart Educare

Roll 47

Kindergarten — 1

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Kidsfirst Kindergartens Alexandra

Kindergarten · Alexandra South

KidsFirst Kindergartens

Roll 40

Frequently asked

How many daycare and ECE centres are in Alexandra South?

There are 2 licensed early childhood services in Alexandra South, Otago: 1 education & care, 1 kindergarten. Combined enrolment 87 children.

What's the largest daycare in Alexandra South?

BestStart Alexandra is the largest licensed centre in Alexandra South with 47 children enrolled (education & care). See the per-centre listing below for size details on every centre.

Which centres in Alexandra South offer 20 Hours ECE?

0 of 2 centres (0%) in Alexandra South 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 South?

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

Which operator chains have centres in Alexandra South?

2 operator chains with centres in Alexandra South: BestStart Educare (1), KidsFirst Kindergartens (1). Plus 0 independent centres.

How much does daycare cost in Alexandra South?

Costs in Alexandra South 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-south/ page for the per-age × per-type breakdown.

What government support is available for childcare in Alexandra South?

All 2 licensed centres in Alexandra South are eligible for the three stackable supports: 20 Hours ECE (universal for 3-5yr olds at 0 participating Alexandra South 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.