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Daycare & ECE in Ellerslie

17 licensed early childhood services across 4 service types in Ellerslie, New Zealand.

Licensed services
17
Children enrolled
—
Service types
4
Region
New Zealand

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 Ellerslie, by type

Education & Care — 12

Michael Park Kindergarten
Education & Care · Ellerslie
Natural Steps Early Childhood Centre (Ellerslie Village)
Education & Care · Ellerslie
YMCA Early Learning Centre Ellerslie
Education & Care · Ellerslie
Active Explorers Central Park
Education & Care · Ellerslie
Pohutukawa Kindergarten
Education & Care · Ellerslie
Lollipops Millennium
Education & Care · Ellerslie
Active Explorers Ellerslie
Education & Care · Ellerslie
Adventureland Early Learning Centre
Education & Care · Ellerslie
Shooting Stars Daycare
Education & Care · Ellerslie
The Learning Corner Early Learning Centre
Education & Care · Ellerslie
Little Wings Early Childhood Education & Care Centre
Education & Care · Ellerslie
Kiddie Garden Learning Corner
Education & Care · Ellerslie

Home-based — 3

Koru Homebased Childcare
Home-based · Ellerslie
Kiddie Star ECE Homebased
Home-based · Ellerslie
Kiddie Star Home-based 2
Home-based · Ellerslie

Playcentre — 1

Ellerslie Playcentre
Playcentre · Ellerslie

Kindergarten — 1

Ellerslie Kindergarten
Kindergarten · Ellerslie

Frequently asked

How many daycare and ECE centres are in Ellerslie?
There are 17 licensed early childhood services in Ellerslie: 12 education & care, 3 home-based, 1 playcentre.
Are kindergartens free in Ellerslie?
Free Kindergartens in Ellerslie (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 Ellerslie?
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 · Charities Services · crimestats.co.nz · Page generated 24 May 2026