Daycare & ECE in Karanema-St Hill

Services in Karanema-St Hill, by type

Education & Care — 4

B

Busy Bees Havelock North

Education & Care · Karanema-St Hill

Busy Bees

Busy Bees Havelock North is an education and care service in Hastings District with a current roll of 104. An ERO review in October 2022 found the service demonstrated strengths in curriculum and learning, with children involved in learning decisions, and addressed previously identified health and safety non-compliances. Our analysis of the ERO report identified next steps for improving whānau partnership engagement and strengthening bicultural practice in the curriculum.

Roll 104

Cherry Grove Childcare and Family Centre

Education & Care · Karanema-St Hill

Roll 110

Cherry Grove @ 101

Education & Care · Karanema-St Hill

Roll 57

B

Busy Bees Napier Road

Education & Care · Karanema-St Hill

Busy Bees

Our analysis of the ERO report found Busy Bees Napier Road demonstrates effective curriculum and learning, with positive teaching interactions and organised spaces (B grade). The service has established health and safety procedures and leadership processes that guide operations (B grades in both areas). Bicultural practice is developing, with a Te Ao Māori plan underway and bicultural curriculum strengthening identified as a next step (C grade).

Roll 55

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Frequently asked

How many daycare and ECE centres are in Karanema-St Hill?

There are 4 licensed early childhood services in Karanema-St Hill, Hawke's Bay: 4 education & care. Combined enrolment 326 children.

Is there childcare near me in Karanema-St Hill?

Yes — Karanema-St Hill 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 Karanema-St Hill?

Cherry Grove Childcare and Family Centre is the largest licensed centre in Karanema-St Hill with 110 children enrolled (education & care). See the per-centre listing below for size details on every centre.

Which centres in Karanema-St Hill offer 20 Hours ECE?

0 of 4 centres (0%) in Karanema-St Hill 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 Karanema-St Hill?

No kindergartens listed in Karanema-St Hill specifically — try adjacent suburbs. Other licensed options below cover the same age groups.

Which operator chains have centres in Karanema-St Hill?

Only one chain operates in Karanema-St Hill: Busy Bees (2 centres). The other 2 centres are independent.

How much does daycare cost in Karanema-St Hill?

Costs in Karanema-St Hill 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/karanema-st-hill/ page for the per-age × per-type breakdown.

What government support is available for childcare in Karanema-St Hill?

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