Daycare & ECE in Hei Hei

Services in Hei Hei, by type

Education & Care — 2

Jigsaw Preschool Yaldhurst

Education & Care · Hei Hei

Jigsaw Preschool Yaldhurst is an education and care service in Hei Hei, Christchurch, with a current roll of 65 children. Our analysis of the ERO report shows the service received a B grade for bicultural practice, with curriculum supporting cultural confidence and respect for diverse cultures, and a B grade for leadership and governance, with the owner and manager supporting daily operations.

Roll 65

B

BestStart Hei Hei

Education & Care · Hei Hei

BestStart Educare

ERO assessed BestStart Hei Hei as Not well placed in May 2018. Our analysis of the ERO report found strengths in children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, and leadership, but identified areas for development in curriculum and bicultural practice.

Roll 80

Kindergarten — 1

K

Kidsfirst Kindergartens Hei Hei

Kindergarten · Hei Hei

KidsFirst Kindergartens

ERO assessed this kindergarten as Not well placed in its 2017 review. Our analysis of the ERO report identified sound performance across curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, bicultural practice, health and safety, and leadership and governance, though assessment practices were noted as an area for development.

Roll 39

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Frequently asked

How many daycare and ECE centres are in Hei Hei?

There are 3 licensed early childhood services in Hei Hei, Canterbury: 2 education & care, 1 kindergarten. Combined enrolment 184 children.

Is there childcare near me in Hei Hei?

Yes — Hei Hei has 3 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 Hei Hei?

BestStart Hei Hei is the largest licensed centre in Hei Hei with 80 children enrolled (education & care). See the per-centre listing below for size details on every centre.

Which centres in Hei Hei offer 20 Hours ECE?

0 of 3 centres (0%) in Hei Hei 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 Hei Hei?

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

Which operator chains have centres in Hei Hei?

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

How much does daycare cost in Hei Hei?

Costs in Hei Hei 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/hei-hei/ page for the per-age × per-type breakdown.

What government support is available for childcare in Hei Hei?

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