Daycare & ECE in Ilam
6 licensed early childhood services across 2 service types in Ilam, Canterbury.
Licensed services
6
Children enrolled
286
Service types
2
Region
Canterbury
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 Ilam, by type
Education & Care — 5
Ilam Montessori Preschool
Education & Care · Ilam · 29 children
Montana Early Learning Centre
Education & Care · Ilam · 38 children
Early Childhood Learning Centre
Education & Care · Ilam · 64 children
Ilam Early Learning Centre
Education & Care · Ilam · 65 children
Kindercare Learning Centres - Riccarton
Education & Care · Ilam · 50 children
Kindergarten — 1
Frequently asked
- How many daycare and ECE centres are in Ilam?
- There are 6 licensed early childhood services in Ilam: 5 education & care, 1 kindergarten.
- Are kindergartens free in Ilam?
- Free Kindergartens in Ilam (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 Ilam?
- 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
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