Daycare & ECE in Beckenham

Services in Beckenham, by type

Education & Care — 3

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BestStart Beckenham

Education & Care · Beckenham

BestStart Educare

Our analysis of the 2021 ERO report shows the service received grades of C in curriculum and learning, and in bicultural practice. Assessment practices are emerging and Te Whāriki alignment needs development; Treaty understanding and bicultural practice are not yet established.

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B

BestStart Cashmere

Education & Care · Beckenham

BestStart Educare

ERO assessed BestStart Cashmere as Not well placed in April 2017. Our analysis of the ERO report found strong leadership (A grade) and effective teaching practices (B grade), with health and safety compliance confirmed and staffing ratios exceeding minimums. Whānau partnership was identified as an area for continued development.

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Cherry's Early Learning Centre

Education & Care · Beckenham

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Kindergarten — 1

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Kidsfirst Kindergartens Beckenham

Kindergarten · Beckenham

KidsFirst Kindergartens

ERO assessed this 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, though the overall placement indicates significant concerns about how well the service was meeting its obligations at that time.

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Frequently asked

How many daycare and ECE centres are in Beckenham?

There are 4 licensed early childhood services in Beckenham, Canterbury: 3 education & care, 1 kindergarten. Combined enrolment 199 children.

Is there childcare near me in Beckenham?

Yes — Beckenham 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 Beckenham?

BestStart Cashmere is the largest licensed centre in Beckenham with 80 children enrolled (education & care). See the per-centre listing below for size details on every centre.

Which centres in Beckenham offer 20 Hours ECE?

0 of 4 centres (0%) in Beckenham 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 Beckenham?

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

Which operator chains have centres in Beckenham?

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

How much does daycare cost in Beckenham?

Costs in Beckenham 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/beckenham/ page for the per-age × per-type breakdown.

What government support is available for childcare in Beckenham?

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