Daycare & ECE in Christchurch Central
10 licensed early childhood services across 2 service types in Christchurch Central, Canterbury.
Licensed services
10
Children enrolled
715
Service types
2
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 Central, by type
Education & Care — 9
Kindercare Learning Centres - Christchurch CBD
Education & Care · Christchurch Central
Kindercare Learning Centres
Roll 103
Grow Active Balfour Terrace
Education & Care · Christchurch Central
Roll 97
Grow Active Welles St
Education & Care · Christchurch Central
Roll 100
House of Wonder Christchurch by Busy Bees
Education & Care · Christchurch Central
Roll 125
Little House Montessori Preschool Central
Education & Care · Christchurch Central
Roll 80
Te Pito o te Puna Wai o Waipapa - Hagley Community Preschool
Education & Care · Christchurch Central
Roll 43
Te Waka Huruhurumanu ki Otautahi Early Learning Centre
Education & Care · Christchurch Central
Roll 40
Ara Early Learning Centre
Education & Care · Christchurch Central
Roll 49
The Cathedral Grammar School Pre-School
Education & Care · Christchurch Central
Roll 50
Hospital-based — 1
Frequently asked
- How many daycare and ECE centres are in Christchurch Central?
- There are 10 licensed early childhood services in Christchurch Central: 9 education & care, 1 hospital-based.
- Are kindergartens free in Christchurch Central?
- Free Kindergartens in Christchurch Central (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 Central?
- 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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