Daycare & ECE in Faringdon

Services in Faringdon, by type

Education & Care — 3

B

BestStart Faringdon

Education & Care · Faringdon

BestStart Educare

ERO assessed the service as Not well placed. Our analysis of the ERO report found the curriculum and learning was strong with well-considered experiences meeting developmental needs. Bicultural practice was graded as competent overall, with strong iwi links evident, though the review identified a need to strengthen understanding of Pacific cultures.

Roll 110

B

BestStart Faringdon East

Education & Care · Faringdon

BestStart Educare

BestStart Faringdon East is an education and care service in Faringdon with a current roll of 105 children. Our analysis of the ERO report from October 2020 found the service graded B across children's wellbeing, health and safety, and leadership and governance, indicating children are supported as confident learners with positive relationships, health and safety policies are regularly reviewed, and staffing includes over 80% qualified teachers.

Roll 105

B

BestStart West Village

Education & Care · Faringdon

BestStart Educare

Roll 100

Kindergarten — 1

K

Kidsfirst Kindergartens East Rolleston

Kindergarten · Faringdon

KidsFirst Kindergartens

Roll 40

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Frequently asked

How many daycare and ECE centres are in Faringdon?

There are 4 licensed early childhood services in Faringdon, Canterbury: 3 education & care, 1 kindergarten. Combined enrolment 355 children.

Is there childcare near me in Faringdon?

Yes — Faringdon has 4 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 Faringdon?

BestStart Faringdon is the largest licensed centre in Faringdon with 110 children enrolled (education & care). See the per-centre listing below for size details on every centre.

Which centres in Faringdon offer 20 Hours ECE?

0 of 4 centres (0%) in Faringdon 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 Faringdon?

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

Which operator chains have centres in Faringdon?

2 operator chains with centres in Faringdon: BestStart Educare (3), KidsFirst Kindergartens (1). Plus 0 independent centres.

How much does daycare cost in Faringdon?

Costs in Faringdon 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/faringdon/ page for the per-age × per-type breakdown.

What government support is available for childcare in Faringdon?

All 4 licensed centres in Faringdon are eligible for the three stackable supports: 20 Hours ECE (universal for 3-5yr olds at 0 participating Faringdon 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.