Daycare & ECE in Fendalton

Services in Fendalton, by type

Education & Care — 1

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BestStart Fendalton

Education & Care · Fendalton

BestStart Educare

ERO assessed BestStart Fendalton as Not well placed in 2020. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, and health and safety (all grade B), with bicultural practice (grade C) identified as an area for development.

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Kindergarten — 1

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Kidsfirst Kindergartens Trengrove

Kindergarten · Fendalton

KidsFirst Kindergartens

ERO assessed Kidsfirst Kindergartens Trengrove as Not well placed in their 2019 review. Our analysis of the ERO report found the centre received a grade of A for Curriculum & learning, reflecting child-driven curriculum with intentional teaching and rich integrated learning experiences.

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Frequently asked

How many daycare and ECE centres are in Fendalton?

There are 5 licensed early childhood services in Fendalton, Canterbury: 2 home-based, 1 education & care, 1 kindergarten, 1 playcentre. Combined enrolment 271 children.

Is there childcare near me in Fendalton?

Yes — Fendalton has 5 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 Fendalton?

Pandas Home Care is the largest licensed centre in Fendalton with 80 children enrolled (home-based). See the per-centre listing below for size details on every centre.

Which centres in Fendalton offer 20 Hours ECE?

0 of 5 centres (0%) in Fendalton 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 Fendalton?

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

Is home-based childcare available in Fendalton?

2 licensed home-based ECE services operate in Fendalton. 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 Fendalton?

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

How much does daycare cost in Fendalton?

Costs in Fendalton 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/fendalton/ page for the per-age × per-type breakdown.

What government support is available for childcare in Fendalton?

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