Daycare & ECE in Christchurch

Services in Christchurch, by type

Education & Care — 5

Harmony Haven Preschool

Education & Care · Christchurch

ERO assessed Harmony Haven Preschool as Not well placed in November 2018. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in curriculum implementation, children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, health and safety, and leadership (all grade B), with bicultural practice assessed as emerging (grade C) and identified as an area for development.

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Millie's House - Armagh St

Education & Care · Christchurch

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B

BestStart Salisbury Street

Education & Care · Christchurch

BestStart Educare

ERO assessed BestStart Salisbury Street as Not well placed in October 2019. Our analysis of the ERO report found the service graded B across all dimensions: curriculum and learning practices are emerging but not yet fully embedded; children's wellbeing and whānau partnerships are well-established; bicultural practice is active; and health, safety, leadership and governance systems are in place.

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Tafesilafa'i Early Learning Centre (TELC)

Education & Care · Christchurch

TELC provides an inclusive, responsive environment with balanced learning and nurturing routines for infants and toddlers. Our analysis of the ERO report identifies strengths in children's wellbeing, though leadership and governance systems require further development.

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B

BestStart Parkside

Education & Care · Christchurch

BestStart Educare

ERO assessed BestStart Parkside as Not well placed in their 2018 review. Our analysis of the ERO report found the service showed sound play-based curriculum and strong wellbeing support (B grades), with effective whānau partnership and leadership, but bicultural practice was identified as a developing area (C grade). Health and safety compliance exceeded legal requirements.

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Kindergarten — 1

K

Kidsfirst Kindergartens Rutland Street

Kindergarten · Christchurch

KidsFirst Kindergartens

ERO assessed this service as Not well placed in its 2015 review. Our analysis of the ERO report found strengths across all dimensions: curriculum and learning practices were wide and effective, children's wellbeing was supported through positive relationships, whānau partnership practices were strong, te reo Māori and tikanga were well integrated, and leadership and governance demonstrated a clear shared vision.

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Frequently asked

How many daycare and ECE centres are in Christchurch?

There are 7 licensed early childhood services in Christchurch, Canterbury: 5 education & care, 1 kindergarten, 1 home-based. Combined enrolment 403 children.

Is there childcare near me in Christchurch?

Yes — Christchurch has 7 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 Christchurch?

Millie's House - Armagh St is the largest licensed centre in Christchurch with 100 children enrolled (education & care). See the per-centre listing below for size details on every centre.

Which centres in Christchurch offer 20 Hours ECE?

0 of 7 centres (0%) in Christchurch 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 Christchurch?

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

Is home-based childcare available in Christchurch?

1 licensed home-based ECE service operates in Christchurch. 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.

Which operator chains have centres in Christchurch?

2 operator chains with centres in Christchurch: BestStart Educare (2), KidsFirst Kindergartens (1). Plus 4 independent centres.

How much does daycare cost in Christchurch?

Costs in Christchurch 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/christchurch/ page for the per-age × per-type breakdown.

What government support is available for childcare in Christchurch?

All 7 licensed centres in Christchurch are eligible for the three stackable supports: 20 Hours ECE (universal for 3-5yr olds at 0 participating Christchurch 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.