Daycare & ECE in Allenton

Services in Allenton, by type

Education & Care — 2

Rising Stars Preschool

Education & Care · Allenton

Rising Stars Preschool received an Akarangi review in June 2023. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in health and safety management and leadership, with areas for development in whānau partnership practices and bicultural implementation. The service has addressed previously identified non-compliances and has systems in place for ongoing improvement.

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BestStart Allenton

Education & Care · Allenton

BestStart Educare

ERO assessed BestStart Allenton as Not well placed in its March 2020 review. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, and health and safety (all grade B), but noted that bicultural practice requires strengthening (grade C) and curriculum and learning consistency needs development (grade B).

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Frequently asked

How many daycare and ECE centres are in Allenton?

There are 3 licensed early childhood services in Allenton, Canterbury: 2 education & care, 1 kindergarten. Combined enrolment 145 children.

Is there childcare near me in Allenton?

Yes — Allenton has 3 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 Allenton?

BestStart Allenton is the largest licensed centre in Allenton with 60 children enrolled (education & care). See the per-centre listing below for size details on every centre.

Which centres in Allenton offer 20 Hours ECE?

0 of 3 centres (0%) in Allenton 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 Allenton?

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

Which operator chains have centres in Allenton?

Only one chain operates in Allenton: BestStart Educare (1 centre). The other 2 centres are independent.

How much does daycare cost in Allenton?

Costs in Allenton 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/allenton/ page for the per-age × per-type breakdown.

What government support is available for childcare in Allenton?

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