Daycare & ECE in Kelvin Grove

Services in Kelvin Grove, by type

Education & Care — 4

NatureSpace Early Learning

Education & Care · Kelvin Grove

NatureSpace Early Learning was reviewed by ERO on 12 June 2024. Our analysis of the ERO report found strong performance in children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, and leadership and governance (all grade A), with health and safety management assessed as meeting legal obligations (grade B).

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BestStart Kelvin Grove

Education & Care · Kelvin Grove

BestStart Educare

BestStart Kelvin Grove is an education and care service in Kelvin Grove, Palmerston North, with a current roll of 100 children. Our analysis of the ERO report from June 2019 found health and safety systems graded B, indicating they effectively promote a safe environment.

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Tiny Legends Early Learning Centre

Education & Care · Kelvin Grove

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Cornerstone Christian Preschool

Education & Care · Kelvin Grove

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Kindergarten — 1

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Kelvin Grove Kindergarten

Kindergarten · Kelvin Grove

Ruahine Kindergartens

ERO assessed Kelvin Grove Kindergarten as Not well placed in its 2019 review. Our analysis of the ERO report found strong social-emotional support and whānau engagement (grade B in both areas), but identified bicultural practice as an area for development (grade C).

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Frequently asked

How many daycare and ECE centres are in Kelvin Grove?

There are 5 licensed early childhood services in Kelvin Grove, Manawatū-Whanganui: 4 education & care, 1 kindergarten. Combined enrolment 292 children.

Is there childcare near me in Kelvin Grove?

Yes — Kelvin Grove has 5 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 Kelvin Grove?

BestStart Kelvin Grove is the largest licensed centre in Kelvin Grove with 100 children enrolled (education & care). See the per-centre listing below for size details on every centre.

Which centres in Kelvin Grove offer 20 Hours ECE?

0 of 5 centres (0%) in Kelvin Grove 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 Kelvin Grove?

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

Which operator chains have centres in Kelvin Grove?

2 operator chains with centres in Kelvin Grove: BestStart Educare (1), Ruahine Kindergartens (1). Plus 3 independent centres.

How much does daycare cost in Kelvin Grove?

Costs in Kelvin Grove 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/kelvin-grove/ page for the per-age × per-type breakdown.

What government support is available for childcare in Kelvin Grove?

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