Daycare & ECE in Appleby South (Invercargill City)

Services in Appleby South (Invercargill City), by type

Frequently asked

How many daycare and ECE centres are in Appleby South (Invercargill City)?

There are 4 licensed early childhood services in Appleby South (Invercargill City), Southland: 1 kindergarten, 1 education & care, 1 home-based, 1 hospital-based. Combined enrolment 168 children.

What's the largest daycare in Appleby South (Invercargill City)?

Busy Bodies Childcare Limited is the largest licensed centre in Appleby South (Invercargill City) with 80 children enrolled (home-based). See the per-centre listing below for size details on every centre.

Which centres in Appleby South (Invercargill City) offer 20 Hours ECE?

0 of 4 centres (0%) in Appleby South (Invercargill City) 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 Appleby South (Invercargill City)?

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

Is home-based childcare available in Appleby South (Invercargill City)?

1 licensed home-based ECE service operates in Appleby South (Invercargill City). Home-based care typically suits families wanting small mixed-age groups in a domestic setting. Networks include PORSE, Nurtured at Home, and others — see the listing below.

How much does daycare cost in Appleby South (Invercargill City)?

Costs in Appleby South (Invercargill City) 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/appleby-south-invercargill-city/ page for the per-age × per-type breakdown.

What government support is available for childcare in Appleby South (Invercargill City)?

All 4 licensed centres in Appleby South (Invercargill City) are eligible for the three stackable supports: 20 Hours ECE (universal for 3-5yr olds at 0 participating Appleby South (Invercargill City) 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.