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

ERO assessed BestStart Alexandra as Not well placed in its 2020 review. Our analysis of the ERO report identifies strengths in children's wellbeing, where children are settled and engaged with good peer relationships. However, the service received C grades across curriculum and learning, whānau partnership, bicultural practice, and leadership and governance, with areas for development including variable assessment practices, inconsistent responsiveness to parent aspirations, and strengthening of cultural integration.

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Kindergarten — 1

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Kidsfirst Kindergartens Alexandra

Kindergarten · Alexandra South

KidsFirst Kindergartens

ERO assessed this service as Not well placed in their 2017 review. Our analysis of the ERO report found sound curriculum implementation, improved children's wellbeing, deliberate bicultural practice including te reo and tikanga, and effective leadership and governance support, all graded as Sound.

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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.

Is there childcare near me in Alexandra South?

Yes — Alexandra South has 2 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 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.