Daycare & ECE in Kaikōura

Services in Kaikōura, by type

Education & Care — 3

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Barnardos Early Learning Centre Kaikoura

Education & Care · Kaikōura

Barnardos New Zealand

ERO assessed the service as Not well placed in 2018. Our analysis of the ERO report found whānau partnership graded B, with respectful relationships and culturally responsive engagement with families demonstrated.

Roll 47

Little Oaks by the Sea

Education & Care · Kaikōura

Little Oaks by the Sea is an education and care service in Kaikōura with a current roll of 21 children. Our analysis of the ERO report from February 2022 found the service graded B across all five dimensions: curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, health and safety, and leadership and governance.

Roll 21

Little Tamariki Montessori Pre-school

Education & Care · Kaikōura

Little Tamariki Montessori Pre-school is an education and care service in Kaikōura. Our analysis of the ERO report finds the service meets health and safety regulatory standards with licensed premises that support varied learning experiences, and has leadership structures in place that meet governance and administration standards.

Roll 39

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Frequently asked

How many daycare and ECE centres are in Kaikōura?

There are 4 licensed early childhood services in Kaikōura, Canterbury: 3 education & care, 1 playcentre. Combined enrolment 132 children.

Is there childcare near me in Kaikōura?

Yes — Kaikōura 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 Kaikōura?

Barnardos Early Learning Centre Kaikoura is the largest licensed centre in Kaikōura with 47 children enrolled (education & care). See the per-centre listing below for size details on every centre.

Which centres in Kaikōura offer 20 Hours ECE?

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

No kindergartens listed in Kaikōura specifically — try adjacent suburbs. Other licensed options below cover the same age groups.

Which operator chains have centres in Kaikōura?

Only one chain operates in Kaikōura: Barnardos New Zealand (1 centre). The other 3 centres are independent.

How much does daycare cost in Kaikōura?

Costs in Kaikōura 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/kaikoura/ page for the per-age × per-type breakdown.

What government support is available for childcare in Kaikōura?

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