Daycare & ECE in Christchurch
7 licensed early childhood services across 3 service types in Christchurch, Canterbury.
Licensed services
7
Children enrolled
403
Service types
3
Region
Canterbury
Estimate your costs: our FamilyBoost + Childcare Subsidy calculator stacks 20 Hours ECE, the means-tested Childcare Subsidy, and the IRD FamilyBoost rebate to show net weekly cost.
Services in Christchurch, by type
Education & Care — 5
Harmony Haven Preschool
Education & Care · Christchurch
Roll 67
Millie's House - Armagh St
Education & Care · Christchurch
Roll 100
BestStart Salisbury Street
Education & Care · Christchurch
BestStart Educare
Roll 66
Tafesilafa'i Early Learning Centre (TELC)
Education & Care · Christchurch
Roll 30
BestStart Parkside
Education & Care · Christchurch
BestStart Educare
Roll 50
Kindergarten — 1
Home-based — 1
Frequently asked
- How many daycare and ECE centres are in Christchurch?
- There are 7 licensed early childhood services in Christchurch: 5 education & care, 1 kindergarten, 1 home-based.
- Are kindergartens free in Christchurch?
- Free Kindergartens in Christchurch (and across NZ) participate in 20 Hours ECE for 3-5 year olds, meaning the first 20 hours per week are funded by the government. Optional charges may apply.
- What government support is available for childcare in Christchurch?
- NZ families can stack three forms of support: 20 Hours ECE (universal for 3-5yr olds at participating centres), the means-tested Childcare Subsidy from MSD, and FamilyBoost (25% rebate up to $75/week from IRD, phased out from $140k household income).
Data sources: MOE ECE Directory
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