Daycare & ECE in Diamond Harbour

Services in Diamond Harbour, by type

Kindergarten — 1

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Kidsfirst Kindergartens Diamond Harbour

Kindergarten · Diamond Harbour

KidsFirst Kindergartens

ERO assessed the service as Not well placed in its 2017 review. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in curriculum and learning (child-led, well-integrated with exploration and sustainability focus) and children's wellbeing (sensitive nurturing and individual responsiveness), though the overall placement indicates concerns in other areas of service delivery.

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Frequently asked

How many daycare and ECE centres are in Diamond Harbour?

There are 2 licensed early childhood services in Diamond Harbour, Canterbury: 1 kindergarten, 1 playcentre. Combined enrolment 61 children.

Is there childcare near me in Diamond Harbour?

Yes — Diamond Harbour has 2 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 Diamond Harbour?

Kidsfirst Kindergartens Diamond Harbour is the largest licensed centre in Diamond Harbour with 40 children enrolled (kindergarten). See the per-centre listing below for size details on every centre.

Which centres in Diamond Harbour offer 20 Hours ECE?

0 of 2 centres (0%) in Diamond Harbour 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 Diamond Harbour?

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

Which operator chains have centres in Diamond Harbour?

Only one chain operates in Diamond Harbour: KidsFirst Kindergartens (1 centre). The other 1 centre is independent.

How much does daycare cost in Diamond Harbour?

Costs in Diamond Harbour 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/diamond-harbour/ page for the per-age × per-type breakdown.

What government support is available for childcare in Diamond Harbour?

All 2 licensed centres in Diamond Harbour are eligible for the three stackable supports: 20 Hours ECE (universal for 3-5yr olds at 0 participating Diamond Harbour 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.