Daycare & ECE in Invercargill Central

Services in Invercargill Central, by type

Education & Care — 2

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BestStart Rugby Park

Education & Care · Invercargill Central

BestStart Educare

ERO assessed BestStart Rugby Park as Not well placed in its 2018 review. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in children's wellbeing, health and safety, and leadership, with grades of B across these areas. Bicultural practice was graded C, with meaningful integration of te reo and tikanga identified as a key area for development.

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BestStart Waihopai Kindy

Education & Care · Invercargill Central

BestStart Educare

ERO assessed BestStart Waihopai Kindy as Not well placed in its 2020 review. Our analysis of the ERO report identified strengths in bicultural practice and curriculum delivery, with developing leadership and governance. Whānau partnership was graded lower, with communication present but partnerships needing further development and improved responsiveness to feedback.

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Frequently asked

How many daycare and ECE centres are in Invercargill Central?

There are 3 licensed early childhood services in Invercargill Central, Southland: 2 education & care, 1 kindergarten. Combined enrolment 150 children.

Is there childcare near me in Invercargill Central?

Yes — Invercargill Central 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 Invercargill Central?

BestStart Rugby Park is the largest licensed centre in Invercargill Central with 75 children enrolled (education & care). See the per-centre listing below for size details on every centre.

Which centres in Invercargill Central offer 20 Hours ECE?

0 of 3 centres (0%) in Invercargill Central 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 Invercargill Central?

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

Which operator chains have centres in Invercargill Central?

Only one chain operates in Invercargill Central: BestStart Educare (2 centres). The other 1 centre is independent.

How much does daycare cost in Invercargill Central?

Costs in Invercargill Central 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/invercargill-central/ page for the per-age × per-type breakdown.

What government support is available for childcare in Invercargill Central?

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